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Can you use a Thin Client as your main PC in 2024? (feat. IGEL M350C)

by Marek15-03-202416-03-20247

Some of you may have come across an article about the Fujitsu FUTRO S520 Thin Client. This got me thinking – could I use a thin client with slightly better performance as my main computer when I’m not gaming? Let’s take a closer look.

I won an auction for two of these thin clients on allegro.pl, paying 100 zł (roughly 23 €) per piece. What immediately caught my interest in this device was the Ryzen Embedded R1505G CPU, which should suffice for my non-gaming needs.

IGEL M350C with its accessories, and a stylish stand!

Fujitsu FUTRO S520 (Thin Client) – My experience

by Marek17-02-202417-02-20240

Not too long ago, I started looking at PCs that would serve as a web-server for the FM-DX Webserver. My local Czech market was not particularly filled with good options, especially since we don’t have huge marketplaces available locally. I scouted through marketplaces from other countries such as Aliexpress and eBay; however, I couldn’t find anything cheap shipped within Europe.

As a last resort, I decided to visit the Polish marketplace Allegro. Nevertheless, I was positively surprised. I checked the cheapest Mini PCs, and what caught my eye in particular was the Fujitsu S520 thin client at a very good price tag of 56 zł, which equals roughly to 13€. This offer, in particular, also included the original power supply and an extra mouse, which was a nice addition.

The S520 in its full glory. — The S520 came in looking almost brand new.