I’ve had a couple of computers running as servers in my house for some time now. They have mostly been used for running open-source, self-hosted applications such as Frigate NVR, OctoPrint, WireGuard, Audiobookshelf, Home Assistant, and some game servers. Recently I started a Kubernetes cluster on them, databases, CI/
Quite happy I don’t get the electricity bill ;) How much power does it consume?
Neither did I, but I wanted something better to replace my wooden frame rack
At work they had an old rack to be scrapped. I got it for free, cut out 100cm from the middle, welded* it together and got the ideal rack (for me at least). Just like the fridge, it even has a light that comes on at opening the door. Before and after:
* I say welded, every welder will call it melted at best, but it still holds