Select Micro Center Stores have
8GB Raspberry Pi 5 (82AK0511) on sale for
$89.99. Select store pickup where stock permits.
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Note: Availability for pickup may vary by location.
Product Details: - 64-bit quad-core Arm Cortex-A76 processor at 2.4GHz
- 2-3x faster CPU performance than Raspberry Pi 4
- 800MHz VideoCore VII GPU for enhanced graphics
- Dual 4Kp60 HDMI display output
- Advanced camera support with new Image Signal Processor which enables new industrial and embedded applications
Top Comments
Install Docker engine (https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/). I recommend installing Docker Compose as well.
Run Pihole's official Docker container (https://docs.pi-hole.net/docker/).
Change the settings for your home router to tell devices to use your Pi-hole for DNS. Odds are your router is getting DNS settings from your ISP, and it's passing the information along to your home devices.
Honestly, follow a guide online. In fact, a Raspberry Pi running Pi-hole (which has "Pi" in its name) is a such a common use case, there are probably hundreds of guides for exactly this.
As far as these kinds of things go, it's really simple. But if you are unfamiliar with installing and using Linux or Docker, the whole task is going to seem a lot more daunting. The 4 steps above are just high level instructions for what to do.
Also, you don't need a Raspberry Pi to run Pi-hole. Any mini PC or used laptop/desktop would work fine for this if you are just learning. So don't feel the need to get a Raspberry Pi just for this use case if you have easy access to cheap or free old computer hardware.
Community Reviews
The Raspberry Pi 5 is a compact, low power tinkering board that shines for projects needing GPIO, Docker, and home services like Pi hole, Home Assistant, NAS tasks, or a small lab server. The 8GB model can handle light desktop use, Ubuntu, and even roles like a network video recorder or FreePBX box, while the soldered CPU and RAM keep it small and reliable. The main drawback is value, since mini PCs often cost about the same and the full setup still needs storage, power, cooling, and accessories. It feels best suited to projects that need the Pi ecosystem rather than raw specs.
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common uses:
--pi-hole
--DIY NAS
--Simple learning computer for kids using linux
--Small homelab type stuff via docker
--Home Assistant hub
--immich host
--Small AI hub
there are a ton of things you can do, just depends on what you want to do, want to learn, or need.
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