Raspberry Pi 2 Desktop Computer Setup
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Raspberry Pi 2 Desktop Computer Setup
A cheap computer for basic daily tasks!
The Monitor
The monitor in this setup is a Phillips 20" LED I bought from a local tech store but you can use a tv too.
The Computer Itself
I am using the Raspberry Pi 2 which is pretty much the best version of the pi you can use for this. The pi in the picture is on top of a lego base which is being held with velcro on a desk drawer. I have an acrylic case for the pi 2 itself with a fan connected to the GPIO pin 5V and Ground. I have my wifi adapter,usb powered speakers connected to a usb and port and the sound port, i got the keyboard connected,a mouse adapter,a HDMI cable connected to the monitor with a DVI adapter. I got my 2Amp micro usb connected too. The back of my monitor is pretty messy haha.
USB Powered Speakers
Every computer should have some source of audio and my monitor doesnt have any so I purchased a cheap pair of USB speakers! The apple sticker is just for deco, I got it from my friend that bought an ipod.
Keyboard
The keyboard I use is a Logotech K120
Mouse
The mouse I use is wireless and it is a Logitech M238
Micro SD Card
I don't have any pics of my SD card because its very hard to take my pi from its base but its a Samsung Evo 16GB Class 10 card
Great Computer for Cheap Price
In conclusion, you can get a decent computer that does most of what your regular computer can do with probably less than half of its price