Hi friends. I’m a newbie in self-hosting, though I’ve been managing (virtual) linux servers at work for a couple of years. I’m completely ignorant on the hardware choices out there, hopefully you can point me to the right direction.

Here are my requisites:

  • Low power consumption, I plan to have it connected 24/7 and I’m kinda concerned on how much it will impact the electricity bill
  • Ethernet port, preferably gigabit but whatever
  • Graphical performance is not important as I don’t plan to connect it to any display. As long as I can ssh into it, I’m good.

Services I plan on installing, for starters:

  • casaOS
  • pi-hole, or equivalent
  • Home Assistant
  • Kitchen Owl (nice to have)
  • Paperless-ngx (nice to have)

I live in europe and my budget is around 80 euros or so. Thanks in advance!

  • UnPassive@lemmy.worldEnglish
    301·
    11 months ago

    Try a used laptop. Cheap, power efficient, built in UPS, small. Can be quite powerful and some are even upgradable

    • BearOfaTime@lemm.eeEnglish
      92·
      11 months ago

      Dammit, I have a few of those, you’re killing my excuse to buy a new toy!

      • kernelle@0d.gsEnglish
        2·
        11 months ago

        Let me help you with that: what if you need more power? or what if you need something smaller due to size constraints or maybe what if the old battery can’t handle 24/7?. Pick one!