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
Whatever you are buying: If you have some device in mind, check the idle power consumption. Your server is running 24/7/365. If you buy something with a high consumption, that will be hard on your power bill.
10W = 87,6 kWh a year @ 0,25 Cents = 21,90 per year 50W = 438 kWh a year @ 0,25 Cents = 109,50 per year
That really does matter
My spinning rust is expensive. Man.