5 of the best devices you can build your home lab with

Old PCs, SBCs, NAS... everything can be repurposed into a home server!

Mar 16, 2025 - 20:48
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5 of the best devices you can build your home lab with

When you think about an experimentation and self-hosting server, bulky rack-mounted PCs are probably the first to come to mind. Contrary to popular belief, you can build a home lab on practically any piece of hardware – ranging from tiny SBCs and mini-PCs to powerful tower rigs. So, I’ve compiled a list of beginner-friendly devices you can build your home server with.