While this may be true from a storage perspective, you would learn a TON if you were able to get it up and running using it. That would help when you go to change things up later.
I always approach these things from the perspective of getting the job done without spending a dime.
Then we must be related!
Retired & living on a fixed income makes me a coupon clipper LOL
TV is our entertainment source so we’re trying to maximize it with minimal funds.