SelfhostedEnglish • 1 year ago

Use desktop to self-host?

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Use desktop to self-host?

SelfhostedEnglish • 1 year ago

Is it a bad idea to use my desktop to self host?

What are the disadvantages?? Can they be overcome?

I use it primarily for programming, sometimes gaming and browsing.

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2•1 year ago
conversely you could also run them on a low end chip of a current/recent gen and get even lower power draw for equivalent or better performance
- @CriticalMiss
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  2•1 year ago
  Not false, but older parts tend to be cheaper.

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