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Libre Computer introduces Renegade Elite single-board computer with RK3399 processor

06/23/2018 at 9:36 AM by Brad Linder 7 Comments

Libre Computer is launching its second single-board computer. Last year the company launched a crowdfunding campaign for a Raspberry Pi-like device called the Renegade last year, and now Libre Computer is following up with the Renegade Elite.

The new model has a faster processor, USB Type-C ports, and a new set of expansion header with a 60 pin PCI-e header and a second 60-pin low speed header.

Libre Computer says it’ll launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for the Renegade Elite in July and start shipping/selling the little computer outright in August.

Update: Renegade Elite pre-orders will run about $100 for the board only during the crowdfunding campaign, or up to $200 with accessories. Libre Computer says retail prices will be about 20 percent higher after the Indiegogo campaign ends.

The Renegade Elite features a Rockchip RK3399 hexa-core processor with two ARM Cortex-A72 CPU cores, four ARM Cortex-A53 CPU cores, and quad-core ARM Mali-T860 graphics.

It has 4GB of RAM, a microSD card slot, and an eMMC 5.x interface for storage. And it has an HDMI 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, three USB 2.0 Type-A ports, and two USB 3.0 Type-C ports, including one with power delivery support (so you can plug in a power adapter).

Both USB-C ports also support DisplayPort technology, allowing you to connect multiple displays.

Other features include an IR receiver, a real-time clock with a backup battery, a UART header, and a few more I/O connection options.

Libre Computer says the board should be able to run Android Oreo software or GNU/Linux-based operating systems with the Linux 4.19 mainline kernel or later, or a Rockchip-specific build featuring kernel version 4.4 or later.


Meanwhile, if you don’t want to wait until August (and don’t mind a slower Rockchip RK3288 processor and 40-pin header), the original Libre Computer Renegade is now available from LoverPi and Amazon for $35.

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Your article currently says “two ARM Cortex-A73 CPU cores”, but their product page says they’re only A72 cores.

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Thanks. That was just a typo on my part. I’ve updated the article.

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I wonder if they’re putting much work into better GPU support. The Meecool rk3399 board has really poor GPU performance due to a lack of firmware support.

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I love the idea of these Libre boards, I was actually waiting on an ASUS Tinker Board S(out of stock in a lot of places). That was until I discovered the Ryzen 3 2200G. A cheap B350 motherboard, 2x4GB of memory, a power supply and a used hard drive(already had it) and I’m up and running with a ton of fun for a VERY cheap price. I’ve always looked at these SBC’s as something to experiment/tinker with…but when you add a case, power supply, wi-fi, and all the extra little doo-dads/cables. I think I made a better choice. Hey my slight large SBC…play Fortnite at 100FPS or better! Smile.

I think my days at looking at these sbc’s are over. Too expensive for what you’re getting…like the concept though.

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Used cheap x86 systems are great until you need GPIO or power efficiency.

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That’s why I have my x86 gaming machine and a RPi3. I don’t need a single device to span the low and high ends. With excellent software support for the RPi3 and gaming rig, I have no desire to buy any medium class devices.

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I’m with you. The idea of using a cheap ARM board to build a NAS or HTPC is undoubtedly appealing, but the vast majority of people are simply better off buying something off the shelf, like a QNAP TS-228A ($150) or any number of streaming devices if you don’t need the NAS capability. You won’t save much money unless you really scrimp on performance.

I’m also looking at building a NAS/HTPC combo based on a 2200G specifically because it’s also powerful enough to give a good PC gaming experience on occasion. I don’t need a 24/7 NAS, just one I can wake up when I need it (with WOL, probably), so the extra power draw isn’t really an issue, and it’ll only draw between 30W and 40W when it’s functioning as a NAS anyway, which is fine.

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