78zeros, 21 days ago

@decryption it’s been a little while since this post. Do you have another server yet?

decryption, 21 days ago

@78zeros $1500 is a bargain for this spec server, but I don’t need it 😇

78zeros, 21 days ago

@decryption since when has that stopped you?

bigrb, 21 days ago

@decryption You definitely need another server.

markd, 21 days ago

@decryption Are you looking at the model that sounds like a B747 taking off or the one that sounds like an A380 taking off?

decryption, 21 days ago

@markd the DL380 isn't very loud! 2U servers are pretty calm, are perfect for a garage/shed (wouldn't want to work in the same room as it every day) it's the 1U servers that scream like a banshee even when idle. The main downside is power consumption, they suck ~100W doing nothing compared to a Pi or N100 that sips 2W-5W - that adds up over time.

markd, 21 days ago

@decryption They are pretty good at making small rooms warm and toasty too!

decryption, 21 days ago

@markd excellent in winter - very bad in summer

georgeharito, 21 days ago

@decryption I miss the old HP ProLiant MicroServer line. I know there’s still one available but it’s a shell of its former self.

decryption, 21 days ago

@georgeharito if HPE were smart they'd be taking advantage of the self-hosting/homelab scene and making new microservers that don't suck!

georgeharito, 21 days ago

@decryption and dont cost 1500 bucks!

mvyrmnd, 21 days ago

@decryption Yes, you do.