Found an old desktop (i5-3340S, 4GB RAM). Usable to start self-hosting or straight to e-waste?
Found an old Asus prebuilt in a closet and wondering if it makes sense to use as a starter box or not.
Specs:
- CPU: Intel i5-3340S (4c/4t, 3rd gen, 65W TDP)
- RAM: 4GB DDR3
- GPU: GT 620 2GB
- Storage: 500GB HDD
- PSU: 300W OEM
Is this worth tinkering with, or is 3rd gen Intel idle power so bad that I’d spend more on electricity than just buying a cheap N100 mini PC? Scrap it or keep it?
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