If anybody was interested in my specs :3
Originally built in 2023 out of spare parts, this machine is my most time-consuming project. It began life as a "naked" build with no case, utilizing abandoned components from 2000-2010.
Today, it acts as my primary application host. It handles Nextcloud, Samba, Plex, and various game servers. By hosting these myself, I provide services for my family and friends while bypassing the monthly fees of large corporations.
Ended up buying a rackmount server off of a friend for $100. Best and worst decision of my life.
Don't get me wrong, the machine is amazingly cool and i've had alot of fun with it. but its L O U D. It has been cool to mess around with enterprise hardware in my own home though...
At around 10 years old, I got my hands on an old laptop and quickly realized the power of hosting my own Minecraft servers. The more people who are able to host their own services, the better. It's about taking back control of your data and learning how the internet actually works.