New to Raspberry Pi - What do I need to buy to assemble a decent computer?

[analogoustodrugs]

Hi there, everyone. I would like to assemble my own desktop PC using a Raspberry Pi, but I'm not sure what components to start with. I would like the best components available, and OEM if possible. I would like to use a 4GB Raspberry Pi 4 and the official keyboard, mouse, power supply, and case, but what else should I buy? I want the highest capacity Micro SD card that I can get that still runs quickly and without crashing. Does anyone have any advice for me? Thank you in advance

[neilgl]

I am using 64GB Samsung EVO Plus micro SD cards with no problems.

[IOTON]

I think you will need to buy a good heatsink and fan.

[B.Goode]

Hi there, everyone. I would like to assemble my own desktop PC using a Raspberry Pi, but I'm not sure what components to start with. I would like the best components available, and OEM if possible. I would like to use a 4GB Raspberry Pi 4 and the official keyboard, mouse, power supply, and case, but what else should I buy? I want the highest capacity Micro SD card that I can get that still runs quickly and without crashing. Does anyone have any advice for me? Thank you in advance

Perhaps the people behind the Raspberry Pi should document what is required to get it started?

Perhaps it would look like this: https://projects.raspberrypi.org/en/pro ... tting-up/2


Many of the ancillaries are indeed available as Raspberry Pi products: https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/

[fruitoftheloom]

Hi there, everyone. I would like to assemble my own desktop PC using a Raspberry Pi, but I'm not sure what components to start with. I would like the best components available, and OEM if possible. I would like to use a 4GB Raspberry Pi 4 and the official keyboard, mouse, power supply, and case, but what else should I buy? I want the highest capacity Micro SD card that I can get that still runs quickly and without crashing. Does anyone have any advice for me? Thank you in advance

All Raspberry Pi Single Board Computers are computers in their own right, there is nothing to assemble.

You need a good Power Supply to plug in.

You can put them in a case and attach devices, and all can boot from a SD Card.


https://www.raspberrypi.org/products/ra ... sktop-kit/

[jahboater]

Make sure you get the "Official Pi4 PSU". These are cheap and well engineered. Do not use a phone charger.

You should get an A1 class micro SD card
These Sandisk ones are popular:-

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-microS ... way&sr=8-1

Assuming they are genuine, any of these cards will work including the 512GB one.
I use 128GB Sandisk A1 cards which are down to £20 now. 64Gb are £12.

The Official keyboard is fine, but it is compact. You may prefer a larger one.

You will need a micro-HDMI to HDMI cable - again, the official one is cheap and works properly.

I would avoid the official case - the Pi4 runs very hot in it and may throttle.
If you must have a case, then look at the FLIRC metal case (or the KODI version). The aluminium construction works as a natural heat sink. Make sure you get the Pi4 version of the case - you may have to wait a little as the Pi4 is very new.
In the mean time, the Pi4 of course runs very happily outside of a case.

[HawaiianPi]

I want the highest capacity Micro SD card that I can get that still runs quickly...

Look for A1 performance rated micro SD cards. They are significantly faster than standard Class-10 cars when used as a Raspberry Pi OS drive. The SanDisk Ultra A1 cards are available in capacities up to 512GB now, but the 400GB model offers a much better price-per-GB.

[Gomoto]

A decent desktop PC needs a SSD (about 25 bucks with SATA - USB 3.0 adapter)

But you do not need one to use your computer. I really like and recommend the official power supply (EU in my case) and the official mouse and keyboard.