I also have mixed feelings. I stopped home labing because of the energy costs. I now have everything I need (HomeAssistant / NAS / Router) running on an old Dell Precision laptop. Laptops make great servers because they are optimised for low power consumption + you get a free console and UPS built-in!
I'm tempted by the new Alder Lake N100 mini PCs that are available on Chinese websites. But I need to wait until the laptop dies before I can justify it. It's not just about power consumption but the (hidden) cost of manufacturing. Make use of the stuff you already have before buying new stuff.
I'm tempted by the new Alder Lake N100 mini PCs that are available on Chinese websites. But I need to wait until the laptop dies before I can justify it. It's not just about power consumption but the (hidden) cost of manufacturing. Make use of the stuff you already have before buying new stuff.
At least he had a big solar array...