Looking to build/buy a headless Linux PC to #selfhost a few things including #pihole, #Nextcloud, media server, etc. Nothing that needs amazing compute power. Ideally small form factor like a NUC. This is replacing a Raspberry Pi 4 which I feel is underpowered and cumbersome with the 2.5" external drives separate or externally powered 3.5 inch drives. Ideally I’d be able to use the cheaper 3.5" drives on this setup without needing external power that requires.

I looked on local resale options and can’t seem to find anything available.

Thanks

  • deadbeef79000@lemmy.nzEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Consider a new-ish ex-lease SFF business PC. You’ll be spending a tiny fraction of the cost of a new machine (or of it’s RAM). You’ll also get PCIe slots.

    It’s what I did for my OpnSense fire wall router.

    Most PC’s will idle at (relatively) very low power.

    • curbstickle@anarchist.nexusMEnglish
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      21 hours ago

      This is what I’d do, but youre going to be limited to 2.5" + m.2 in the ultra small form factors (USFF, more NUC sized), while the SFF size you can get one (sometimes two) 3.5". So make sure to check the form factor of the machine!

      Tons more computing power in either case, and the most reasonable price point IMO.