Despite its terrible power efficiency, I refuse to part with my dual-CPU server
Although I prefer consumer-grade hardware in my home lab, I won't ditch my dual Xeon workstation

A couple of days ago, I wrote an article about my reasons for choosing modern hardware instead of old server parts going forward. In fact, I’ve already started using my repertoire of SBCs, mini-PCs, and even NAS units as secondary devices for my home lab instead of scouring the web (and local retailers) for my next server rig.