# Considering RasPlex - Pricing up all the bits...
**URL:** https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486
**Category:** Apps & Creations
**Created:** [June 18, 2015, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486 "2015-06-18T10:05:50Z")
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### Author:  [@elrao](https://forums.plex.tv/u/elrao)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2015, 10:05am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/1 "2015-06-18T10:05:50Z")
Am considering buying my first Pi and setting it up as a standalone RasPlex client. Have a few questions...
Shopping list
1. New Pi 2 (1Gb RAM, 900Mhz Quad Core version) with clear case ~ £32 on Amazon
2. 10w (2A, 5V) Power supply
3. 8Gb Micro SD card (Class 10) ~ £5
4. RF remote - ???
Needs to be an RF or Bluetooth remote, as the Pi will be hidden behind the TV meaning IR won't work. Any recommendations here, something like the boxee remote would be perfect (simple navigation like an apple tv remote on one side, keyboard on the back).
Anything else needed, hardware wise? I know there are licenses etc. to purchase too, but focusing on hardware at the moment.
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### Author:  [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2015, 10:30am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/2 "2015-06-18T10:30:09Z")
small FYI:
There is no need for a separate remote if your tv supports [HDMI-CEC](http://hdmicec.blogspot.de/2012/05/how-to-find-out-if-your-device-is-hdmi.html)
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### Author:  [@elrao](https://forums.plex.tv/u/elrao)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2015, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/3 "2015-06-18T12:15:37Z")
> small FYI:
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> There is no need for a separate remote if your tv supports [HDMI-CEC](http://hdmicec.blogspot.de/2012/05/how-to-find-out-if-your-device-is-hdmi.html)
Am pretty sure it has Bravia Sync. Would be good to use the TV remote, will have a search around for how!
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### Author:  [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2015, 12:22pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/4 "2015-06-18T12:22:40Z")
> Am pretty sure it has Bravia Link.
Then you are all set.
You can keep a USB-connected keyboard around, but once the initial setup is done all you need to do is switch to the HDMI port with the Pi connected. Then you can at least use the cursor keys, the 'enter' and 'back' keys and probably several more of the original Sony remote.
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### Author:  [@elrao](https://forums.plex.tv/u/elrao)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2015, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/5 "2015-06-18T12:29:58Z")
Will give it a go, if it comes to it then I can always get a remote down the line.
Would a 4Gb micro SD card be enough (got an old one somewhere...)
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### Author:  [@OttoKerner](https://forums.plex.tv/u/OttoKerner)
#### Post date: [June 18, 2015, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/6 "2015-06-18T12:39:42Z")
> Would a 4Gb micro SD card be enough (got an old one somewhere...)
it must be a 'Class10' card and a good quality one at that. A simple search here in the subforum will give you plenty of experience reports with several brands.
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### Author:  [@tajhunt](https://forums.plex.tv/u/tajhunt)
#### Post date: [June 24, 2015, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/7 "2015-06-24T00:32:05Z")
You can also use the plex app as a controller. I set it all up this way without the need for a keyboard.
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### Author:  [@system](https://forums.plex.tv/u/system)
#### Post date: [January 8, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.plex.tv/t/considering-rasplex-pricing-up-all-the-bits/106486/8 "2020-01-08T19:00:18Z")