> Why is there such an obsession about having small computers/servers? Space. Most people don't have room for a closet sized computer, or if they do they can't

> Why is there such an obsession about having small computers/servers? Space. Most people don't have room for a closet sized computer, or if they do they can't justify using the space that way instead of for something else. Also cost of materials for a case: to sell generally you need to properly deal with EMI. Most of the cost is in the RAM and CPUs/GPUs, which beyond a certain point you simply don't need a bigger unit to fit in. If you are wanting to build up more compute power the usual way is to get a rack in that cabinet worth of space and put separate machines in there (that generally means low profile high-density kit with cooling solutions that are not optimised for quietness, but I'm sure water cooled options are available too).