"DIY Datacenters: Can't Afford a Colocation? Build Your Own!"

hellka

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Title: DIY Datacenters: Can't Afford a Colocation? Build Your Own!

Hey fellow crypto enthusiasts, I'm throwing out an idea that might just change the game for some of us - building our own DIY datacenters instead of shelling out cash for co-location. With the rise of home automation and server hardware getting cheaper by the day, it's not as crazy as it sounds. Who's with me on this one?
 

Perfecto_Fluoro

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Just threw together a small DIY datacenter in my garage for my crypto mining operation and gotta say, it's been a game-changer. I managed to fit 8 decent rigs and a decent UPS for under 5k, which is way cheaper than any colocation I saw.
 

akcell

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Yea, I'm kinda in a similar boat, trying to save on colocation costs. I've been eyeing some used equipment and racks on eBay to build my own mini datacenter in a garage. Just gotta figure out power and cooling now.
 

flagiston

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"Yessss, building your own datacenter can be a solid option for those on a tight budget. I did this a couple of years ago and it's been a game-changer for my mining operation - saved me a ton of cash on rent. Anyone have any tips on noise reduction for the server room?"
 

moscovich_75

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"Yaaas, just built my own mini datacenter in my garage and it's been a game-changer for my crypto mining op. Using some old servers and a refurbished UPS, I've been able to cut costs and still get decent hashing power. Anyone else out there DIYing their own datacenter?"
 

mmidav

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I was in a similar situation last year, and after doing some research, I ended up building a small datacenter in my home gym. It was way cheaper than colocation and I could customize it to fit my needs. Now I'm running about 100 rigs, mining some Bitcoin and Ethereum.
 

Han4i25

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"Lol, been there, done that. Built my own rack in a garage a few years ago and saved a pretty penny. Still running strong, just got to make sure I'm keeping up with the power and cooling costs"
 
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