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    Build Advice I need some help with building my first Home Server

    Hi there stranger :). I want to build myself a Homer Server and would require some help, sorry if it is a long post, but I included everything I thought could be needed below. Information: Budget (including currency): around 2.200€ (2.270 USD) Aim: It should be as power efficient as possible...
  2. bit_user

    Discussion Datacenter SSDs for Home Lab

    With SSD prices near bottoming-out, I got the idea that it's probably a good time to replace some of the older SSDs in various machines I use. I'll be first to admit that none of these is subject to particularly intensive use, but I always like to "over-build" my machines, particularly when it...
  3. R

    Build Advice Home NAS - Server - Lab, OS Recommendations

    I have been a front-end developer / UI-UX developer for approx 15 years. Over the years I have lost countless projects / designs that would be very, very valuable in my portfolio (and I am now currently looking for a new job) lost to new pc builds, discarded / lost / failed harddrives or not...
  4. MattyZDBA

    [SOLVED] Home Lab for a SQL Server DBA: Intel NUC or AMD Ryzen?

    Hello, The last time I had made a build was 10 years ago and a lot has changed. I took a crack at using the MicroCenter and NewEgg system builders but have been getting stymied by the GPU and Case selections (not to mention whether I will need water cooling or a bigger PSU). If I need to add...
  5. vikas027

    Question Suggestion for home lab build to run multiple VMs

    Hello Everyone, I am planning to build a custom PC for my home lab which will run Proxmox VE and can run a lot of VMs. I think at max, I will need it to run 15 VMs. Can someone please suggest me a configuration? This is what I have in mind as of now: AMD Threadripper 1950X Motherboard which...
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    Trying to find the cause for this display issue.

    Hello, I recently moved into university halls and it looks like the wiring for this place is pretty disgusting. Turning off and on my room light will actually mess with my electricals - my keyboard LEDs will flash and the keyboard itself along with the mouse will disconnect for a time, sometimes...