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For $20 more (after instant coupon) you can get https://www.amazon.com/UXX-Desktop-Computer-Expandable-Frame...
- Somewhat faster multicore performance, identical single core performance
- Disk buses run at full speed
- Runs any standard x86-64 OS and software instead of Pi/Arm specific ones
- Has double the RAM
- Comes with a 256 GB m.2 SSD (unfortunately not an option to buy without), can be replaced if you want more.
- Comes with the case
For slightly more you can get one with 2 drive bays in the factory case instead of having to build some external drive mount solution e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Beelink-4-Cores-N5095-Computer-Ethern.... If you aren't as worried on the CPU performance there are options in the $80 range that still hold these other advantages.
Pi's are fun but they are slightly overhyped in terms of the absolute value for things you can do with a standard PC like build a NAS, host a server, or use as an actual PC. The biggest values are where the 1 GB RAM model can do more than you need and it's a really great value for a non-used device or where the Pi's non high speed interfaces are a benefit like IP KVMs where the GPIO can control the motheboard, the CSI can capture the HDMI output, the USB OTG can act as the USB/CD drive/Keyboard/Mouse, the NIC/Wi-fi make it easy to access, and the size makes it fit inside existing equipment without issue.