2026-09-22 11:31 UTC
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@skankhunt42@lemmy.ca 2026-09-22 12:06
Everything is super expensive these days which is why I’ve got all kinds of nodes. I lurk marketplace, kijiji, etc for “broken” or “for parts” nodes. Laptops with broken keyboards, screens, no battery, etc are perfect for me. I7 11th gen was $90 CAD. Works perfectly for a node. Found a cheap tiny with a locked bios. Removed the CMOS battery to reset and I’m good to go. If you’re not willing to do that, the working tinys are perfect in my opinion. The working Synology seems extra to me. You could use software like ceph, or diy it. Storage boxes don’t need crazy specs, just sata ports and power. The only reason I’d consider it is if you just want something “simple that works” and you’re willing to pay for it.