Free old desktops may not be worth running as home servers
A company is giving away old PCs for free. Each has a and up to 32 GB of , but no storage drive. The s feel too useful to throw away, but there is already a NAS at home running the needed services.
Their electricity use could be too high for always-on server use. Selling the parts is also an option if the employer allows it.
Key points
- The free PCs use a and up to 32 GB of .
- They do not include storage, so a drive would be needed before real use.
- A NAS is already handling the needed home services.
- Electricity use is the main concern for always-on server work.
- Selling the parts is being considered if the company permits it.