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> Is rackmount equipment cheaper than regular consumer PC hardware? Never

• jakeinspace 4y ago
  You can find incredibly cheap (nearly free) used servers for pickup if you’re patient. If you have cheap electricity (or better yet, provided with your lease), a 2013-era dual Xeon server is pretty compelling at $50.
  • ska 4y ago
    That part about power is key. Some of the commercial gear is thirsty enough you'll notice it right away on your bill.
    • jakeinspace 4y ago
      Thankfully I live in Quebec. My salary may suck compared to the US but at least I get that sweet sweet cheap hydro power.
  • haunter 4y ago
    Wish I can find an Xserve for that much!
    • mbreese 4y ago
      Apple didn’t make that many, so they would be tough to find. And they were a really pain to actually use. I didn’t find them very friendly at all to work with physically. Very polished, but had a feel of being over engineered.