Hi all,

I want to self host for use as google photos alternative and as storage.

I want to connect via internet so i can back up anything from anywhere.

My main priotity is storage i.e. used hdd i want something that is able to had 5-10 bays.

I want help choosing hardware like used desktops & HDD.

i have been watching lots of youtube videos and they are all kinda scary with setting up the software like immich so i just wanna start and play around.

one of the videos said anything with a i5-6500 will be good for my use case. can anyone help in guiding me on what used pc to buy?

i have no clue what i am doing lol.

see examples i am looking at,

[HP 280 G2 MT PC](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/405501403003?_skw=i5-6500&itmmeta=01K92ABKXK658R5VXXRTD78WXT&hash=item5e69c45f7b%3Ag%…