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ASRock BC-250 - $150 (Fairfax)
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Based on a lower-spec version of AMD's PlayStation 5 APU. Runs Linux distros like Bazzite for making a relatively powerful yet inexpensive gaming PC. There is also growing support for using it to run AI models. See links below for lots of information.
-Gaming-
https://bc250.info/
https://elektricm.github.io/amd-bc250-docs/
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=BC-250
-AI-
https://github.com/akandr/bc250
https://hackaday.com/tag/amd-bc250/
https://netcrook.com/hackers-revive-amd-bc250-apus-for-ai/
Modded P3.00 BIOS that allows custom VRAM allocation
16GB of shared GDDR6 memory
512GB SanDisk SATA SSD
New ARCTIC MX-4 thermal paste and TP-3 thermal pads
Requires suitable 300W+ power supply with an 8-pin PCIe power cable
Requires a way to cool it actively with fans, and there are many 3D printed cases available to do so
Includes a 3D printed tool for modifying the cooling fins (which has not been done)
Please be aware this is a project aimed at Linux-savvy computer hobbyists and will have its quirks to sort out.
$150 firm, cash only. Local pickup in Fairfax only. Email communication only.
If you're reading this, it's still available so please don't ask!