It's a good deal if you're looking for value. The Trash Can Pro offers solid performance at an affordable price.
It's a good deal if you're looking for value. The Trash Can Pro offers solid performance at an affordable price.
You're thinking about whether it's worth diving into Linux. It should technically run, but performance depends on what you're doing. Expecting smooth 60fps on modern hardware is unlikely—older emulators like RPCS3 often lag, especially with newer titles. For recent games like Cyberpunk or the latest shooters, you might see around 30fps or worse. If you're mainly interested in 2D games, it could work, but if you want a good experience, it might not justify the €500+ cost. It's mostly about curiosity rather than practical use.
I own a setup that's almost fully defined with the 12-core processor, dual D700 cameras, 32GB of memory, and a 1TB SSD. Unless you're purchasing it at a very low price, I'd advise against it. It consumes a lot of power even when off, performs sluggishly by today's standards, and its graphics cards are outdated and slow now. Most applications don't take advantage of the second unit either. It functions well on Linux, but any other system would work just as much. These units also face the 'apple tax,' which often makes them costlier than alternatives with similar specs that run smoothly on Linux.
Using Windows or MacOS might work, but Linux isn't a strong option. The main challenge will likely be dual FirePro cards—only one will probably function, and it's mainly supported on the southern islands. By default, it will switch to an outdated Radeon driver, though AMD GPU has experimental support that hasn't been stable for years. Since it's built on Ivy Bridge, most mainstream distros won't be compatible, especially as they move toward x86-64-v3. MacOS support is already retired, and Windows LTS is nearing its end, particularly with Windows 10 set to expire next year.