HexOs on Amd BC-250 ?

[rmoore]

I've seen a few people successfully install Linux on a BC-250 and steam for gaming. 

Being that hexox/trunas is debion based and debion should support RDNA do you think I could get this to work ? 

I feel like this could be a compact, cost effective and powerful option with a 16x mini-pcie to pcie hba or to 6 port sata adapter. 

[Sonic]

The BC-250 is the apu used in the PS5. I have seen Reddit Posts of people who are running Linux on a BC-250, but not without issues. It is experimental.

Do you already own a BC250? In that case, Lets give it a try. If you have to buy one, perhaps there are better options.

[rmoore]

I have not purchased one yet. But I'm willing and really want to try it. 

I do understand that this is not even remotely designed for this but all the bits and pieces seem to be there. 

I feel like it could be pretty stout home server especially for the price per pony, And that were mostly/primarily using this in a headless configuration.

I can come up with an enclosure solution later. 

I have also found some adapters to use a more standard CPU cooler which should reduce noise. I'm thinking a single size 120x120mm aio type would be neat. 

Albeit for fedora...

If you want to take a peek, This post claims to fix the driver issues related to the GPU. 

https://github.com/mothenjoyer69/bc250-documentation

This is the video that seems most successful. Albeit for gaming use(steam machine-ish).

 

I considered using and adapter like these...

https://a.co/d/fK0bfUC

Or 

This adapter with an HBA.

https://a.co/d/eUbo7FC

https://a.co/d/cgmL5OX

 

Let me know what you think. 

 

 

[rmoore]

A more applicable HBA.

https://a.co/d/dFE7WeW

[Sonic]

It all depends of the purpose of your NAS. If you want a rock solid storage for all your important data, don't go this path. If you like the experiment and want to investigate the cutting edge of technology, go ahead.

I did a quick search, but I can't find BC-250's for $50. And BC-250 draw a lot of power. So if you want a affordable solutions, there a better options in the market.