Cheap webserver - Acer Revo M1601 Any good?

MonsterMoshi · 30 Apr 2016 at 12:19

Hi, I'm looking to get a cheap webserver for experimenting on
I'll be looking to use node.js and Parse (separate projects)

Would this system be better than a Pi 3 for this job? Baring in mind It can be had for £60 which is about the price of the Pi when you include power supply, case and various accessories?

Specs are:
Intel Celeron N3050 1.6GHz
2GB DDR3 RAM

Deleted member 77746 · 30 Apr 2016 at 12:34

It probably goes on personal preference. For tidiness I would prefer an Acer Revo M1601 and it supports more operating systems out of the box if you wish to change your mind on os.

kkelly · 1 May 2016 at 21:23

Look at wamp run it locally ?

MonsterMoshi · 2 May 2016 at 09:44

kkelly said:
Look at wamp run it locally ?

I have been using xampp for running locally for a while but I'm looking for something a bit more flexible and comparable to a VDS in terms of configuration. Using shell terminals etc. Also my PC has many more random bits of software and packages than I would like so I would like them moved elsewhere. I need to be able to easily access it from my mac and iPhone too.

FerretBoy · 4 May 2016 at 07:53

What about a micro instance on Aws? That's free for a year.

Building Candy · 4 May 2016 at 11:05

Just ordered one of these, going to put openelec and kodi on, use it as a media box, the internet says it'll do 1080p no problem. Aparently it come with a keyboard and mouse for £60!

Chaos · 4 May 2016 at 22:22

Would a Pentium G3220 be powerfull enough?

If so you could get an actual server, Dell T20 for £142 then get £70 cashback with the current dell offer.