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0 pointshashworks3y ago0 comments

It's just software, you can install it on any server. No need to limit yourself to (currently?) overpriced Pis.

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Sure, but a pi consumes about 3.5W of energy and can run 24/7/365.

There are alternatives, but most other solutions will end up costing more in electricity costs. Especially problematic in say Europe right now.

hedora3y ago

If you already have an always-on computer (NAS, router, etc), installing it there is likely to increase your electric bill less than running a raspberry pi.

int_19h3y ago

You don't need to use the more power-hungry RasPis, either - PiHole works great on Zero W.

criddell3y ago

Are you sure about the 3.5W? That seems high. An iPad at idle with the display on uses less than that.

LaputanMachine3y ago

About 3W is realistic for a Pi 4. Here's a comparison:

https://www.pidramble.com/wiki/benchmarks/power-consumption

t0bia_s3y ago

I use RPi 3B because of lower power consumption than 3B+, 4B... It is around 300mA. I connect power cable to USB from router that has 500mA output. It works great.

RPi 3B+ has sometimes problem with stability because of higher power consumption.

Official power supply of RPi is 2,6A if I remember correctly, so 3,5 is not even possible?

Btw, many routers support sleep mode. It is not necessary to run router/connected RPi 24/7.

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