Cheap Mini PCs Outperform Raspberry Pi for Everyday Computing
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Raspberry Pi 5 is still not ideal for daily desktop use; cheap mini PCs with Intel processors are better alternatives.
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You can buy mini PCs with decent specs (8-16GB RAM, 256-512GB storage, Windows 11) for under $200 on Amazon.
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These use new Intel Processor chips (rebadged Pentium/Celeron) with 4 efficient cores; performance is surprisingly good.
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The N100 Intel Processor is faster than older budget CPUs and Pi 5 for day-to-day tasks, with better integrated graphics.
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Mini PC build quality is questionable, but specs and performance make them good Pi alternatives for basic desktop needs.