Seems like a pretty weird idea. Thoughts?

  • @Venat0r
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    Sounds dumb, you don’t need the battery, display, game controller or small form factor for a server. Just get a single board computer.

    • vlad
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      192 years ago

      Id say there’s no harm in playing around to see what happens, but I agree that there’s no practical application to this. At least that I can think of.

    • @runjun
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      172 years ago

      Not the most optimal solution but it is entirely self contained and has a long lasting “UPS”.

        • @SuperIce
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          You don’t need the most specced out steam Deck though. A refurbished 64GB steam Deck at $320 is an insane deal for the hardware and you likely don’t need more than 64GB for a basic home server.

          • @[email protected]
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            True! I was thinking of some media storage but just get an SD card. For $64 GB it is a good deal

    • @gornius
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      Or just get used laptop with destroyed screen for $60. Way better performance than RPI or clones for same price and built-in “UPS”.

      • @FlexibleToast
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        I’ve never thought to look for laptops with broken screens. That’s a pretty good idea.