The quoted specifications look interesting. The G4 option could be useful for some projects. Do you need the metal box? They block WiFi which, for me, is a killer.
Two USB NVMe devices in a Pi 4 runs up against power limits. Alternatives of the kind you mention may have better power supplies. The Pi 5 has a better power supply. A Pi 5 with just a few heatsinks might be a better starting point. Something I would look at.
In our area, CM4 and similar are expensive. Pi 4/5 is cheap compared to CM4 + carrier board. USB gen 1 enclosures are cheap. The whole lot can go in a plastic box with a few air holes drilled in the side. You can then use the WiFi for connection to your notebook.
I looked up the SSD you mention. In Aus, it is the same price and specs as a Crucial P3. The Crucial has local support under our AUS consumer laws while the other brand is an import with no consumer protection.
Two USB NVMe devices in a Pi 4 runs up against power limits. Alternatives of the kind you mention may have better power supplies. The Pi 5 has a better power supply. A Pi 5 with just a few heatsinks might be a better starting point. Something I would look at.
In our area, CM4 and similar are expensive. Pi 4/5 is cheap compared to CM4 + carrier board. USB gen 1 enclosures are cheap. The whole lot can go in a plastic box with a few air holes drilled in the side. You can then use the WiFi for connection to your notebook.
I looked up the SSD you mention. In Aus, it is the same price and specs as a Crucial P3. The Crucial has local support under our AUS consumer laws while the other brand is an import with no consumer protection.
Statistics: Posted by peterlite — Sat May 25, 2024 11:03 pm