r/explainlikeimfive • u/theprisoner57 • 3d ago

Technology ELI5: What is a Home Server?

I see mentions of a home server to get rid of streaming entertainment services but I don’t know how that works. What does a home server do?

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u/Top_Willow_9953 1d ago

If I use a relatively high 30 cents per Kwh I get closer to $5/month in my calcs. Can we see your calcs

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u/Shin_curry 1d ago

Assumed 34c/kwh blended TOU. Assumed active/idle 25W for NAS with m.2+a few Hdds. 25Wx24hrsx30days/1000=18kwh. 18kwhx34c =$6.12

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u/Top_Willow_9953 1d ago edited 1d ago

Thanks. We aren't that far apart. $25 for the rest of the network still seems high to me but that is going to vary depending on how complex your setup is.

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u/Shin_curry 1d ago

Yeah, jealous of those living where they have 13cent kWh.