I have been using an old PC as NAS and running docker containers (Immich, Nextcloud, paperless-ngx etc.). I got 5 3.5" HDD disks and a Nvme. Even on idle, I am consuming 50-60w. A friend of mine is selling a Qnap NAS which is a dedicated machine and probably consumes less power, although I don’t know if it’s worth it.

  • smqEnglish
    5·
    6 个月前

    How do you monitor power consumption? I’m new to self hosting and I want to do that.

    • greybeard@feddit.onlineEnglish
      9·
      6 个月前

      I use a KillaWatt device. It is a simple device you plug into the outlet and then plug the device you want to measure into it. I’ve had mine for a long time so I have no idea what a new one would cost, but I’m guessing sub $30.

    • Novi Sad@feddit.orgEnglish
      6·
      6 个月前

      Some local libraries (e.g. in Heidelberg) or ecological initiatives lend devices to measure electricity consumption at the power plug. In particular, this is useful to measure other appliances as well.

      Specifically for computers, they probably have some means to tell you their own consumption, but they may not be accurate or complete and will most certainly omit any peripherals, e.g. external hard drives.

      • smqEnglish
        4·
        6 个月前

        Thank you! I will see if I can get my hands on one of those.

    • atk007@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      3·
      6 个月前

      I actually have an extension cord with IoT chip. Can measure power consumption via home assistant.