Is a dual cpu mobo worthwhile for a homelab server? Also, what are some interesting or useful things to run if/when I set up a more robust home server. (alien.top)

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Been messing with some virtualization recently (mostly plex, git and a couple smaller things like vaultwarden). Really enjoying it and want to upgrade from my current setup to something more capable. Dual socket mobos keep catching my eyes and there are lot of middle aged dual cpu sets in my area for cheap, but is it worth it? How much does a second cpu matter for vietualization vs ram, gpu etc.

Also assuming I get this up and running what should I look into beyond what I've already listed?

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[-] SoCleanSoFresh@alien.top 2 points 10 months ago

Is a dual cpu mobo worthwhile for a homelab server

9 times out of 10, no.

In a world where a couple cheap NUC/Mini PCs loaded to the gills with 64 GB of RAM each is more than enough for a lab, dual processor builds are mostly for bragging rights and folks who don't have to contribute to the power bill 🥵

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