Re: [Astlinux-users] New PC Engines APU2 NIC x4

[Lonnie A. <li...@lo...>]

It also appears a 2 GB APU2 NIC x4 may be offered as well (• DRAM: 2 or 4 GB DDR3-1333 DRAM).

So 2 GB vs. 4 GB RAM, that is the question.  2 GB is fine for AstLinux for the current and the foreseeable future, we try to reduce image bloat wherever we can.

But, since the 2 GB boards are not upgradable, and could have a useful life for 4-6 years or more ... purchasing 4 GB boards has it merits.

Tough call.

Lonnie



On Mar 25, 2018, at 3:56 AM, Michael Knill <mic...@ip...> wrote:

> Interesting question here Lonnie. Yes it $6 more than apu2c4 but $32 more than the apu2c2.
> 
> I know its hard to predict but do we see Astlinux needing more than 2G in the near or distant future? 
> 2G is plenty at the moment but should I be future proofing?
> 
> Regards
> Michael Knill
> 
> On 24/3/18, 6:36 am, "Lonnie Abelbeck" <li...@lo...> wrote:
> 
>    I just noticed a new PC Engines APU2 NIC x4 (apu4b4) board in their price list. Not yet available at this writing.
> 
>    New 4x NIC APU2
>    http://pcengines.ch/apu4b4.htm
> 
>    Only $6 USD more than the 3x NIC apu2c4
> 
>    Though the apu4b4 uses the somewhat less expensive Intel i211AT NIC's instead of the i210AT in the apu2c4.  Doesn't really matter with AstLinux.
> 
>    In case you missed it, late 2017 they offer a 2x NIC board (apu2c0) for $99 USD
> 
>    2x NIC APU2
>    http://pcengines.ch/apu2c0.htm
> 
>    Lonnie
> 
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