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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28083834

Windows 10/11 is a requirement because it will be a shared console, sorry y'all. I'm considering a refurb'ed model on eBay because some include Win10 Pro licenses, which would save ~$80 versus building from scratch.

The PC would be used for streaming media through Plex and maybe some light gaming via SteamLink, so specs aren't very important as long as it can handle basic web browsing and graphic output.

Has anyone here had any experience with these? I would imagine they're pretty no-fuss boxes given that they're business-class units, but I also understand that they're several years old. What' the upgradeability of them like? What specific models/SKUs would be recommended for this use / are there any other SFF PCs that are comparable?

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[–] hangonasecond@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

Can I please query the win10/11 because it's a shared console? What about it being a) shared or b) a console makes win 10/11 a requirement?

A consistent console-ish experience with pc-like access to games is more a case for Bazzite or steamos than a case for windows.

[–] PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

If it replaced my current media player (PS5), then it would be used about 95% for streaming media and 5% playing games, so I consider it more of a Windows HTPC than a gaming console replacement.

I would just be 1/3rd of the people using the console and don't believe anyone would touch it if it wasn't an OS that the other users are comfortable with.

[–] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 week ago

Tell them to suck it up and deal with it. ¯⁠\⁠(⁠°⁠_⁠o⁠)⁠/⁠¯