Separate server or all in one PC? (feddit.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by Carter@feddit.uk to c/selfhosted@lemmy.world

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My current setup at home is two aging systems, one gaming PC that I usually put to sleep when not using and one 24hr server hidden away in a cupboard. Both are in need of an upgrade fairly shortly and I'm just wondering if a single system would be a viable option?

I'm not hosting THAT many services really. Most are just media related that would be unused when sat at the PC gaming as it's just me that uses any of it. A strong enough CPU should be able to handle everything anything though shouldn't it?

It seems like a good idea to me but I'm no expert. Is there anything obvious I'm missing?

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[-] WhoRoger@lemmy.world 13 points 1 year ago

I'd still prefer a separate server even if it's only for myself:

power efficiency, you don't need to keep a power-hungry PC on when you don't need it, but only an old laptop or a rasp Pi or whatever
if your PC is down - broken, needs reinstall, having an issue that needs troubleshooting - you can still have your server stuff running
expandability. Media server alone is good to stream movies to a TV, or to a phone over the web, and again the PC can be off

[-] nachom97@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

For power efficiency, you get the added benefit of being able to run on battery backups for longer. This for pihole, file servers, etc. can be a lifesaver

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