From: Monsieur@notreal.invalid   
      
   Paul wrote:   
   > On Wed, 6/25/2025 5:43 AM, Monsieur wrote:   
   >> I am thinking of buying a Beelink EQ14 to replace my desktop pc.   
   >> Anyone here running Mint on a mini pc? Is there anything to be aware   
   >> of before I make the leap? Or will any old mini pc do just fine for Mint?   
   >>   
   >> Thanks.   
   >>   
   >   
   > 500 GB SSD   
   >   
   > Dual M.2 PCIe 3.0 SSD slots        M.2 2280 PCIe3.0 x4 on one,   
   >                                     M.2 2280 PCIe3.0 x1 on the other slot   
   > Up to 8TB   
   > Ships with a SATA III SSD  <=== 530MB/sec   
   >   
   > If the power supply inside the unit fails, you're cooked.   
   > Where will you find an exact replacement for the PSU ?   
   > This is why some air movement inside the unit, is good.   
      
   Ah, I haven't thought of that. But if it fails, you can always rip out   
   the hard disk to save your data, can't you?   
      
   Anyway, RonB mentioned the Dell Optiplex mini, so that may be another   
   good candidate. I'm currently all over Amazon to check these out.   
      
   So many choices...   
      
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