This new bitcoin node im working with is a Dell Optiplex 5050 SFF i5 with 16GB ram that came with 256 nvme preloaded with windows as a refurb that i swapped out and put in a 2TB nvme for Linux

It was advertised as a i5-7500, but turns out I got an i5-7600 instead. Wont complain about a bit faster speed 3.5GHz vs 3.4) as well as the top end (4.1GHz vs 3.8). Motherboard supports up to 64GB of ram for future expansion and ive got 2 sata ports if i need them (one in use by an optical drive)

Cost $120 for the Dell, and $77 for the nvme for a total cost under $200.

over time my raspberry pi nodes will be used more and more for Nodeyez and Bitcoin will end up in pruned mode if even still running on them.