Dumpster diver builds home lab Proxmox server from weekly landfill runs for SSDs, HDDs, GPUs, and even RAM — weekly e-waste raids net multi-drive Proxmox server and Asus ROG laptop
A tech enthusiast says that they managed to put together a home lab-worthy Proxmox server using PC parts scavenged from the nearby county landfill.
Tech enthusiast Tsuto has transformed a weekly trip to the local county landfill into a lucrative source for building a home lab. By scavenging PC components from the landfill's electronics recycling area, Tsuto has constructed a Proxmox server and an Asus ROG laptop. Among the valuable items collected are SSDs, HDDs, GPUs, and RAM, which have been used to create a powerful and cost-effective computing setup.
Despite the components' age, Tsuto acknowledges that many items are outdated, but the current components shortage has made it challenging to find newer parts at retail prices. Tsuto also highlights the success of an Asus ROG laptop found at the landfill, which was refurbished with a $25 Amazon battery and is still suitable for casual gaming for their child.
The landfill's electronics recycling area serves as a treasure trove for those who appreciate retro computing, providing a unique opportunity to acquire high-end components at a fraction of their original cost.
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