Recommended Hardware for Stormux

By Billy

This page brings together hardware I use with Stormux or have had good results with. Product availability can change, but I will try to keep these links current.

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Storage for Stormux

Both the regular and gaming Stormux images can run from a microSD card or a USB flash drive. A 64GB device is a good starting point, while 128GB provides more room for games, software, and personal files.

MicroSD Cards

I have had good results with SanDisk Ultra microSD cards, including the 128GB card in one of my Raspberry Pi systems.

USB Flash Drives

These are two SanDisk USB-A models I have used successfully. The Ultra Flair is a compact choice, and I have booted the Stormux gaming image from one. The Extreme Go is a faster option that has also been responsive and reliable in my use.

Card Reader

For repeated backups and heavy use, a high-quality card reader will serve you better over time. The SmartQ reader works with both microSD and full-size SD cards.

See Backup and Restore for instructions on making a bootable backup of your Stormux system.

Keyboard and Headset

These are the keyboard and wireless headset I currently use.

The headset and keyboard are also described on the Stormux Gaming Image page.