Hi folks. Currently thinking of buying a new SBC since my Odroid HC4 died i am looking to buy a new sbc as my home Server. I would be mainly running portainer with the following apps:

  • pihole
  • wallabag
  • conduit
  • revolt ( optional)
  • grocy (optional have to try first )
  • wireguard

The orange pi 5 with 8gb RAM seemed like a good choice, but the 4 or even 3B models are even a bit cheaper. What do you guys think. Should I go for a prior gen or even a different SBC entirely?

  • empireOfLove@lemmy.one
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    1 year ago

    The ARM cpu will still beat out an i3/i5 in idle and load power consumption, and the mini PC also does not have GPIO for people who care about that kind of stuff.

    • Spaz@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Yup, I agree. But those aren't any of OP's requirements so not sure where you are going with this?

      Also, ~5watt difference again not sure where you are going with this. x86 supports more OS and ram can also be increased if needed. In OP's requirements the winner is clear.