I have a 2011 MacBook running ubuntu and partial node that I upgraded with 16gb ddr3 ram and a 500gb Samsung 870 ssd about ten years ago. I want to upgrade to a full knots node. I really liked the idea of building the $300 node that Paul posted but parts are all either out of stock or a lot more money now.
I’m trying to decide if I should just try and sell my old Mac or its components (worth maybe $100?) and buy a start9 node or if I should just upgrade the old Mac to 2-4tb ssd and continue with it.
I’ve been a btc stacker for a few years now and own a coldcard q and mk4 but I’ve been nervous about going all in on cold storage. I want to make sure I’m verifying via my own personal node but I’m still just learning and I guess I’m concerned about the vulnerabilities and reliability of my old Mac (it’s also got the original battery which I’m assuming is a legitimate fire hazard by now). I really want to do everything right for myself and my family when it comes storing btc. Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated thanks.