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this post was submitted on 12 Aug 2023
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No problem. Another really good option is to get something brand new like a ZimaBoard (don't bother with the 2GB of RAM version). It uses very little power and runs perfectly with CasaOS, which is a linux distro designed to make self-hosting dead simple. It will cost you more up front but will likely save you some money in the long run (after a couple years) because it uses less power.
I like the idea and I appreciate pushing efficiency as far as one can, but looking at that makes me feel like I'd get frustrated just getting the OS to boot properly
Makes sense. It's always a good idea to start with a cheap solution just to get comfortable. Then, if you decide to push things further and upgrade you'll be more informed about what hardware you might need.