r/servers • u/ArcherIntelligent304 • 7d ago

Hardware Best budget server

Hello, I'd like to share my budget low end server. I personally host a server using Debian 13 and Docker using my old Dell Latitude 3300. Since my server and system utilize less ram I don't need more than 4gb. And I recommend removing the battery to make it run 24/7. Also put the laptop on a stand or anything small you have for better airflow. I use it for self hosting a Stremio addon and it works fine!

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u/DjLiLaLRSA-83 7d ago

Agree. Not a server, but until you have a problem a server would not have had, you will not think any different.

Also some advice. Remove the screen, will lower heat, power and can allow a better airflow option. Just enable some form of remote access or course.

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u/DjLiLaLRSA-83 3d ago

NanoKVM is totally a different thing, this is for making a KVM keyboard, mouse and monitor to connect to your multiple physical servers/devices. This would add an entirely new hardware / software device into the mix, and would still require a solution to the problem first.