Im using this to run the wazuh security suite on linux. Everything works as intended. Ive used these systems for years while working in IT and they are generally speaking very reliable machines. These are currently cheaper than raspberry pi4 systems and can run more software due to be x86. Not to mention these can be used ad virtualization hosts. As with anything time will tell how long it will last. Also buying renewed pc’s is the responsible thing to do. Cheers!