Cheapest Web streaming pc VPN

Potential-Monke

So, recent attempts to get stuff working on my pc have failed, it's too old for the latest updates and is stuck in a failed update loop for over a year. It works every second start, but attempting to get ExpressVPN working has failed as I always have something updating so can't install the app...

So time for a new mini build. It is literally just to get the likes of BBC iPlayer working as there's sewing and baking shows not available anywhere else she wants to watch.

So, what does one require these days for a very simple, straight forward (hopefully) mini build to leave beside the tv? Not sure if I want one of those streaming boxes, my experience with them is one of lost patience. 4k not required but if it's not much more expensive to support it, i could be tempted.

I has all the accessories, just need the pc. Suppose I could gut and salvage the pc if parts are any useful?

i5 3570k

ASRock Z77 pro 2

Radeon HD7850 v2

8gb GDDDR3(?)

Loads of HDDs and SSDs.

Coyler

Mods, what are we allowed to discuss here? There is a much more elegant solution here but don't want to cross any line.

I would say that getting around geo-blocking is legal in the EU but I'll wait until the mods make a call.

K.O.Kiki

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058307025/cheapest-web-streaming-pc-vpn

I'd forgo building a system, and get a Lenovo mini PC with an Intel T-series (35W or lower TDP) chip; or similar.

e.g. https://www.adverts.ie/desktops/lenovo-thinkcentre-m700-mini-i3-6100t-4gb-128gbssd-win10-pro/30916462

Potential-Monke

I'd forgot I even posted this! Yeah, I think a build is probably overkill for what I want, but I may be getting an end of life laptop from someone. An end of life laptop with an i7 and ssd. Gotta love the companies who just decide to upgrade unnecessarily! But, should that not work out, the Mini PC is a great idea, cheers!