Brass Insert Tool

Can you build a genuinely usable homelab using only the cheapest components from AliExpress? In this video, I build a complete 10-inch homelab using no-name AliExpress hardware, including a router, switch, mini PC, storage, and a 3D-printed rack. I test performance, power consumption, network speeds, and storage reliability to find out whether this is a budget win or just future e-waste. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION --------------------------------------------------- Here's my blog post for the build - https://www.the-diy-life.com/i-built-an-aliexpress-homelab-is-it-surprisingly-good-or-total-e-waste/ PURCHASE LINKS --------------------------------------------------- Unlike with most of my builds, I've left these links here for reference only. I don't think that these components are good value for money and don't recommend that you buy them. Mini PC - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004309764539.html Ethernet Switch - No longer listed 2.5" SATA SSDs - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009872663831.html AX3000 Router - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009409934537.html SATA Adaptors - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005667830177.html These are ok to buy: Patch Leads - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006256986557.html M6 Brass Inserts - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008666672949.html PETG Filament - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009587425789.html 120mm Fan - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006828339473.html Tools & Equipment Used: Bambulab H2D - https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/h2d USB C Pencil Screwdriver - https://amzn.to/3KyIHG9 Brass Insert Tool - https://amzn.to/3FTj14P Some of the above parts are affiliate links. By purchasing products through the above links, you’ll be supporting my projects, at no additional cost to you. If you've got any ideas for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other Electronics projects or tutorials you'd like to see, let me know in the comments section.