Potato HomeLab Special:
Potato No More

Home Server/Console Specs

I am using an Intel I7 9th gen and a weird modded GPU from AliExpress. The mobile version of A2000 8 GB, which is kind of cheap and performs similarly to a GTX 1660 Super with 2 GB extra VRAM. If you are interested in trying a mobile version of A2000, you can use the official driver from Nvidia in Linux. However, if you use it in Windows, you will need a FrankenDriver.

Idea about the PC

I want to have a do-it-all PC in the living room that can do server things such as a file-sharing server, media streaming server, and run a local LLM for translation while having the ability to play games in the living room. Moreover, this is a home console, so I tried to build it as small as possible, which doesn’t look like a giant gadget that looks out of place in the living room. Therefore, I built it into a 4.5L NV10 case from JONSBO, and all the component used has low power consumption. A 65W CPU with a 70W GPU. 

You might ask why not use an RTX 5060, as it generates way too much heat, which is not suited for a small case like this. Especially in hot climate areas like Asia.

Conclusion

Overall, the build turned out really great. If you want to try to build your own, feel free to do so. But remember to keep your expectations in check; there is only so much power that you can cram into a 4.5L case.