...should I buy a Raspberry Pi 5? I realize that we are in the end-times, and forced updates on windows and mac are sometimes "unagreeable". Thoughts?
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...should I buy a Raspberry Pi 5?
...should I buy a Raspberry Pi 5? I realize that we are in the end-times, and forced updates on windows and mac are sometimes "unagreeable". Thoughts?
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>forced updates
Not forced on my machine, tranniger
But you should spend $450 on those if that makes you not cry about it
>armshit
Throw it in the trash
moron
The pi and ARM SBCs in general are and remain toys. Do you like playing with toys? Then sure.
But don't expect them to be useful.
t. has a pi 4 overclocked to 2.425Ghz and runs gentoo with an upstream kernel
>t. has a pi 4 overclocked to 2.425Ghz and runs gentoo with an upstream kernel
gentoo on a pi sounds like severe masochism
>what is distcc
It's not really as bad as it sounds as long as you don't try to build chromium. Then you end up waiting...
*checks emlop*
85 hours.
That is in fact, as bad as it sounds.
Well, I'm also using LTO, -Ofast, loop vectorization and flipped pgo on, so it could probably be faster if you threw that all out and just used -O1 or -O2 at some runtime impact to performance. Might also be worth PGO'ing clang.
Guy I know studying CS does most of his programming classwork on an old tablet ssh'd into a PI because it was 1/3rd the cost of a decent used laptop.
So I guess it can have some value
No, it's frankly garbage. Buy a used mid tier laptop (muh thinkpad) from few years ago, maybe a broken one with busted screen, add ram in needed, add ssd and install linux on it
I dont need a huge laptop taking up space. What I need is a SBC pi that can plug into a spare monitor and run code that I program from visual GDB or visual studio code
Pi is shit, get an intel or amd x86 sbc and put linux on it
I think what you're looking for is an Intel NUC or one of those Beelink mini computers.
A Mac Mini even.
if you get a mac mini you're going to be forced to do updates and all types of shit. Its going to be a nightmare.
>forced to do updates
>and forced updates on windows and mac
what am I looking at, senpai? I will be on Raspbian, not mac os
at least you dont have to register an account with apple or micro to use the computer
I'm on 10.12.6 (Sierra), wtf you on about?
If your problem is Windows and macOS doing shady shit, just install Linux. Which is likely what you'd be using on the Pi anyway.
I got the 8gb ram one with my argon one v3 nvme with my samsung 4tb 990 pro. It's very functional as a desktop.
>I'd rather buy an armshit that runs linux than install Linux on my computer
What did this absolute subhuman mean by this?
Op is a moronic bot, ignore him
Pi5 is absolutely amazing as a desktop replacement, plus you can play retro games!
If you’re considering a Raspberry Pi 5, it’s a great option for those who want control over their computing experience, with the ability to manage updates and software. It’s known for improved performance, versatility in projects, and cost-effectiveness. The Raspberry Pi 5 also offers more privacy, as you can opt for open-source software, steering clear of proprietary systems with forced updates. While it may not replace a traditional computer for every user, it’s an excellent choice for flexibility and customization in a compact and affordable package.
Thanks ChatGPT!
>I realize that we are in the end-times, and forced updates on windows and mac are sometimes "unagreeable"
How does this have anything to do with a raspi?
>How does this have anything to do with a raspi?
Well you own the software dont you? Since its linux? You shouldnt have to upgrade past a certain point if you dont want.
>Since its linux?
Yeah so? How is that exclusive to a raspi? Install linux on literally any hardware and avoid this overpriced piece of shit
Every PC that I build is going to cost way more than a Raspberry Pi and it will take up a shitload of space and I'll have to do extensive construction. Are you alright?
>extensive construction
what?
i already have 2 windows PCs. I dont need a third.
Pi 5 really shows how out to lunch the Pi foundation really is. It's too powerful for a microcontroller platform, but very weak for a desktop experience. Plus you have to buy most things that come with a NIB PC aftermarket like fan, heatsink, storage, case, power supply, or the shitty micro HDMI cables separately.
Then don't and get yourself something actually worth having like a BeagleV Ahead or Fire. Actually do something like working with a completely new platform that has documentation and code sources out there but virtually no one has actually blazed a path for you. Do FPGA development and flash a video card onto it, ADC/DAC/DSP, more RISC-V cores, NPU, TPU, etc etc. onto it.
Buy a calculator and some graph paper. Learn to play an instrument or sing. Practice skits with friends. Spend time walking and notice there are many kinds of birds.
>should I buy?
Yes, why not? I don't care
It's a shame we don't have a /rpg/ - Raspberry Pi General
Are they still more than $30? If so, frick them homies
Can Raspberry Pi smoothly run a 4k monitor for general browsing and watching 4k movies?
Two more weeks
>le 4k meme
1080p60 is all you need.
>le all you need meme
have a nice day luddite
have a nice day chuddite
>le is all you need meme
He's right, y'know. You can't see any difference past 1080p. Claiming you can makes you no better than audiophools that claim they can "hear the difference" past 16bit/44.1kHz.
I have a 31" 4k monitor that's pretty sweet. I can have a lot of stuff visible at the same time. It's not really about the sharpness of the picture (although it is sharp).
I have a 1080p in the same size and it's pretty sweet seeing everything. You don't need more, chuddite.
Weird fixation but okay.
Get orange pi, cheaper with better performance
>orange pi
but does it come with globohomosexual backdoors?
No. Rescue an old corporate desktop from eBay.
what is the point of a RPI when it's $400 not $100? you can get a wholeass computer for $400.
I just bought an 8 gig 5 for 100 dollars including case, charger, SD card, fans and hdmi mini.
runs retro games great simple as.
you realise you can just buy any old pc/laptop and install linux if you hate windows so much?
pi 5 sucks, a 100$ mini pc or used laptop would serve you better
>no intel IME or AMD PSP back doors to lock you out of your system
>no forced winblows updates or BIOS updates for "security"
>all drivers built opensource by the community and for the community so it's not bugged virus shit
>more ram than you need on *nix
>low power
>silent and comfy looking
>IQfy hates it
Why??? It seems like the ultimate device for a PC replacement since I can just game I can just go to my PS5, I just don't want to be tracked by windows bullshit anylonger
>all drivers built opensource by the community and for the community so it's not bugged virus shit
There's still GPU blobs on the pi, unfortunately. They're just located in a non-obvious place, which is start.elf.
What does that mean for someone who's a IQfyirgin I just saw the IQfy leaks for PSP/IME stuff and spooked especially after the ban of things like temu/tiktok. Not sure what could be next or if my PC will even turn on coming soon...
That there's a ~3MB chunk of mystery meat code that starts up the pi.
There's unironically less unknown code on rockchip platforms. The only "unknown" code is the 32KB bootrom which has been dumped and disassembled.
I use it as my daily drive desktop. In the corner is my argon one v3 nvme.
>Thoughts
If you want Linux, get an SFF x86 PC, at least. Pi is a meme for small server/automation.