Need advice for Optimizing My Home Server Setup for Lower Energy Consumption

[baban]

Hello,

I would like to get your opinion and help to reduce my electricity consumption. My server has been running 24/7 for almost 3 years now, and sometimes I feel that the setup is a bit overkill for my usage:

 

I’m running the following containers:
- Plex (only used at home, almost never externally)
- Arr suite …
- Home Assistant …

 

Components:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- GPU: RX580
- MOTHERBOARD: B450 GAMING PRO CARBON AC (MS-7B85)
- Storage: 2 hard drives 3.5"
- NVME: random brand

 

I would like to downsize it while keeping 2 SATA 3.5" slots and an SSD.

Do you have any configuration advice that could help?

 

Thank you in advance

[_cjd_]

Do you need the video card?

Otherwise I'd start by reading through the powertop thread.

There are certainly ways to spend on new hardware to avoid spend on electricity too.

Also, start with a good way to read power consumption so you can tell accurately what each change does.

[baban]

Hi, thanks for your feedback!

No, I don't actually need a GPU.

I looked through the topic and I think what suits me best is a small server with an N100, for example: https://aoostar.com/products/aoostar-r1-2bay-nas-intel-n100-mini-pc-with-w11-pro-lpddr4-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd?variant=47203140632874