I Converted a Chromebox into a Mini-PC for €35!

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*πŸ’‘ Transform a Chromebox into a Linux Mini-PC for €35?!*
What if a €35 Chromebox could become an ultra-versatile mini-PC? In this video, I show you how to modify your firmware to break the limits of Chrome OS and do much more! πŸ”₯

πŸš€ In this video, discover:
βœ… Introduction to the *Acer Chromebox CXI3* (Celeron 3867U, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB SSD)
βœ… Limitations of *Chrome OS* and why you should replace it
βœ… Complete steps for *flashing the firmware* (full UEFI)
βœ… Installation of a *Linux distribution (Solus OS)*
βœ… Use cases: Jellyfin server, Home Assistant, Moonlight, lightweight NAS
βœ… Feedback on performance, power consumption, scalability, and risks
πŸ›  ️ Resources Mentioned:
🌐 Mr. Chromebox Official Webhttps://mrchromebox.tech/ox.tech]

⏱ ️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Introduction to the Acer Chromebox CXI3
02:20 - Disassembly and access to the board mother
03:00 - Why abandon Chrome OS
04:00 - Flashing the firmware (MrChromebox)
06:55 - Installing Linux (Solus OS)

Intel Celeron 3867U processor (2 cores, 1.8 GHz, 15 W TDP)
4 GB DDR4, 64 GB M.2 SATA SSD
USB-C with data, video, and power
Expandable up to 32 GB of RAM and PCIe/SATA storage
Ports: HDMI, USB 3.0, Ethernet, microSD, audio jack

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