I have never homelabbed, and this is going to be my first experience. I want to set up a home server. My current goals are to set up a gallery using Immich, an ad blocker/DNS using Pi-hole, and a cloud service.

I want you to suggest what second-hand PC or laptop I should get. I researched a bit and found out that a PC is better because of 24/7 reliability, better cooling, no risk of laptop battery swelling, easy RAM and storage expandability, and low idle power consumption.

What I think the specs should be for me is 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage. And my budget is 10k INR.

I want to hear your thoughts. Thank you! :)

  • dihutenosa@piefed.socialEnglish
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    7 hours ago

    I’m using a Google Pixel 3a - yes, it’s weaker than your desired spec, but I think it should be still enough for most of anything. I’ve never used Immich, tho, I don’t know how heavy it is.

    • klankin@piefed.caEnglish
      2·
      6 hours ago

      Thats hot, what are you using for the OS?

      And if stock android, gott in himmel how are you fighting the power saving shutdowns?

        • klankin@piefed.caEnglish
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          2 hours ago

          Dumb politicians letting stupid companies lock bootloaders :(

          Can’t say I’ve tried abusing vulnerabilities yet, but I’m worried I’ll lose hardware support flashing stuff that low level (dtb’s are scary)