Used Home Server Build Recommendations
Hello everyone!
I’m trying to decide between a few used desktop options on Facebook Marketplace for a home server build. I would like to host a jellyfin media server, navidrome, and a NAS drive. I am debating running adgaurd or pihole, or immich, but I honestly don't know much besides the posts I've read about them.
My plan would be to run Debian + Docker with a wired Ethernet connection, and expand storage over time if needed. I’m mainly trying to figure out what kind of hardware makes the most sense from the used desktop options I’m seeing, and whether any of these services might be too ambitious for a basic setup.
Here are the options that I am considering:, from highest to lowest cost.
| COST | MODEL | CPU | RAM | STORAGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120.00** | Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 | i3-12100 | 8GB DDR4-3200 | 256 SSD |
| $110.00 | Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF | i5-10500 | 16GB DDR4 | 500GB HDD |
| $85.00 | Dell Optiplex 3060 | i5 (8th gen) | 16GB | 1TB HDD |
| $80.00 | Dell OptiPlex 3080 SFF | i5-10500 | 8GB DDR4 (x1) | 512GB HDD |
**The IdeaCentre also would come with an Acer K3 monitor for that price. I suppose I could ask if they would be willing to sell just the desktop, as I already have a monitor.
I’ve been able to find a lot more info on the OptiPlex machines than the IdeaCentre, but not much on the IdeaCentre 3, so I’m unsure how it compares for a 24/7 server. The 12th gen processor seems nice, however I would have to add storage sooner than the alternatives.
Any recommendations on which one you’d pick (or avoid) would be really appreciated.