So like everyone, I got screwed waiting on buying more PC parts when I should have bought them all last year.

Now I’m wondering, do I keep waiting and hope it ever goes down, or just pay these ridiculous prices?

If I do buy now, I think I’d just spend a big chunk, because I figure it’s going to keep going up with no stopping until consumers cannot afford computers anymore.

  • IsoKiero@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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    7 months ago

    Depends on what you’re looking for, but for server use even a bit older hardware is just fine. My proxmox server has Xeon 2620v3 CPU and it’s plenty for my needs. For storage I went with SAS-controller, controllers are relatively cheap and if you happen to have a friend in some IT department you might get lucky when they replace hardware. RAM is a pain in the rear, but 8GB DDR4 rdimms work still just fine (if someone is interested I have few around)

    Personally I wouldn’t pay current prices for new hardware, specially if it’s for hosting. A bit older, but server rated, components give a lot more value for your money.