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Bret has worked with Raspberry Pi computers for almost 10 years now and in that time he's benchmarked and tested over 30 Single Board computers. In his day job, he's a systems administrator for a large cloud computing provider.

  • Libre Computer

    Libre Computer Big Cottonwood: What we know so far!

    by Bret 11/08/2023
    by Bret 11/08/2023 7 minutes read

    Creators of the wonderfully named Le Potato and La Frite, Libre Computer have announced that there…

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    Dickson Industries CM1: Raspberry Pi CM4 Heatsink Review

    by Bret 05/08/2023
    by Bret 05/08/2023 12 minutes read

    Discover the efficiency of the CM1, a silent, high-performance Raspberry Pi CM4 Heatsink. Our review explores its design, thermal management, and the quiet operation it brings to your Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4.

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    Orange Pi

    Orange Pi 5 Heatsink Case: A Comprehensive Review

    by Bret 25/05/2023
    by Bret 25/05/2023 9 minutes read

    Explore my comprehensive review of the Orange Pi 5 Heatsink. Discover its design, assembly, and performance benchmarks. Ideal for your Orange Pi 5 or 5B SBC.

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    New Quad-Core Milk-V Mars SBC Launched

    by Bret 22/05/2023
    by Bret 22/05/2023 10 minutes read

    [NOTE: This post’s title, specifications, and conclusion sections have been updated to reflect the officially announced…

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    Banana Pi CM4 Review (Compute Module 4)

    by Bret 15/04/2023
    by Bret 15/04/2023 16 minutes read

    Unveiling the Banana Pi CM4 – a comprehensive review of its features & performance. Discover why the Banana Pi Compute Module 4 is a Raspberry Pi Alternative!

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  • Benchmarks

    RISC-V UnixBench Testing

    by Bret 14/04/2023
    by Bret 14/04/2023 5 minutes read

    Discover how the MangoPi MQ Pro and StarFive VisionFive 2 perform when benchmarked using RISC-V UnixBench. Explore their capabilities, and potential use cases.

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    SQ1 Passive Raspberry Pi 4 Cooler Review

    by Bret 14/03/2023
    by Bret 14/03/2023 9 minutes read

    Looking for a passive Raspberry Pi 4 cooler? Check out this in-depth review of the Dickson Industries SQ-1 heatsink that keeps your Pi running cool and quiet.

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  • StarFive

    Best microSD Card for the VisionFive 2

    by Bret 26/02/2023
    by Bret 26/02/2023 8 minutes read

    Expand the storage capacity of your RISC-V-based SBC with my guide to the best microSD card for the VisionFive 2. Discover fast, reliable, and high-capacity options.

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    52Pi ICE Tower Raspberry Pi CPU Cooler Review

    by Bret 06/01/2023
    by Bret 06/01/2023 7 minutes read

    Let’s dive into my 52Pi ICE Tower Review and see if this cute, scaled-down tower CPU cooler is a worthy addition to your Raspberry Pi 4!

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