I've read a lot of posts recommending the refurb Dell Optiplex and HP EliteDesk computers for blue Iris systems. I need an extra computer to use to load and learn Linux. I've always built my own machines using quality parts and enjoyed the flexibility and reliability of choosing my own components and being able to repair as needed.
Now, the parts costs for budget computers have gotten insane, plus if you do want to run Win you are out another $100. My question is are these refurbs pretty reliable? Can you usually get at least a couple of years out of them? Most if not all are going to use proprietary parts,. so repair is going to be tough. I'm seeing some computers for around $250 that should run Linux just fine, but I just wonder if they are worth it.
I'd appreciate your experience with buying these refurbs.
Now, the parts costs for budget computers have gotten insane, plus if you do want to run Win you are out another $100. My question is are these refurbs pretty reliable? Can you usually get at least a couple of years out of them? Most if not all are going to use proprietary parts,. so repair is going to be tough. I'm seeing some computers for around $250 that should run Linux just fine, but I just wonder if they are worth it.
I'd appreciate your experience with buying these refurbs.