• Some users have recently had their accounts hijacked. It seems that the now defunct EVGA forums might have compromised your password there and seems many are using the same PW here. We would suggest you UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD and TURN ON 2FA for your account here to further secure it. None of the compromised accounts had 2FA turned on.
    Once you have enabled 2FA, your account will be updated soon to show a badge, letting other members know that you use 2FA to protect your account. This should be beneficial for everyone that uses FSFT.

garage computer

M

matt167

[H]ard|Gawd
2FA
Joined
Dec 18, 2016
Messages
1,418
What are some recomendations for a cheap, garage computer? Just built a 20x25 unheated detached garage. Would like a cheap computer capable of playing youtube at ~480P for the purpose of vehicle repairs and such and playing music.. It will be heated while in use. I have a 135k btu salamander that has a thermostat and can make it toasty.

I was thinking some type of laptop, covered up by a blanket when not in use. I don't want to spend over $100
 
Just about anything, from used washed up junk to raspberry pi's. Do you have a monitor and such laying around? You could probably get a used Optiplex off eBay that would do the trick for well under the budget. I think I have one laying around I'd let go of cheap.

Or just find a decent laptop on eBay. My work laptop is ancient and they sell on eBay for $150 easy. It's a E72-something, and I have to use it every day for actual work (and occasional AutoCAD), so something like that would be a perfect garage computer. It's actually pretty nicely sized and would probably fit in a toolbox drawer.
 
I forgot I even had a Dell D620 that actually has OBD II software and a cable on it. It's a little slow but might work for me
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top