Hello everyone, i'm not sure if this is the correct place for these kind of questions, if not i apologize.
I am thinking of getting into Raspberry Pi, as a hobby mostly, and i have a few questions, i am a complete beginner, my knowledge is pretty much zero so if these questions come off as dumb, again, i apologize.
First and foremost, what Pi should i get?
For general use I'd get the most recent model I can afford but I also wouldn't go more than 8GB RAM. Which rules out the 500+ and 16GB RAM Pi5.
You'll need at least a PSU and boot media. The official PSU is the recommended choice. AIUI a starter kit brings in additional things like keyboard, mouse, micro HDMI adapter and a book.do i go for a starter kit or is that unnecessary?
I can't say whether you'll find those useful or not. A starter kit does make sure you get the basic requirement at the same time.
Secondly, how important are cases? besides obviously protecting the board, doesn't a case limit functionality? do people 3D print custom casing for different projects for example?
Most of my Pi are uncased. Whether or not a case limits things depends on the case. And, yes, folks do 3D print Pi cases.
Third, can i use one Pi for multiple projects? or it is more common to buy new ones? for example the cheaper ones for dedicated projects?
Depends on the project and how permanent it is. And, to a lesser extent, how big your budget is.
Last question, can i use my windows PC to remotely get into the Pi? or do i need to hook it up to my monitor physically?
Yes: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentati ... ccess.html
edit: last last last question, what kind of "budget" should i operate on? i don't expect a right or wrong answer on this one, more of your personal experience when you started out.
Depends on your needs. A zero with SD card < £25. A Pi500+ (not recommended if you're going exclusively remote/network access) around £200. Everything else falls somewhere in between.
Statistics: Posted by thagrol — Sun Nov 09, 2025 5:27 pm