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Byte Sized
1.1M subscribers · 552.9K median views
I Built a Server Rack From E-Waste
A full 42U homelab built entirely from recycled enterprise hardware rescued from a recycling centre.
“My junk-to-hardware builds are my most-watched videos. Shipping, storage and replacement parts are what I need covered.”
AI performance estimate
735.9K views expected
| Metric | Below expectationsBelow | As expectedExpected | Above expectationsAbove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Views | 540.3K | 735.9K | 1.1M |
| Video revenue | $3,782 | $5,152 | $7,784 |
| Pal pool (12%) | $454 | $618 | $934 |
Revenue assumes $7.00 RPM.
Build videos skew well above Byte Sized's median views.
"As expected" weights 11 comparable videos 65% and the channel's median 35%; the other two outcomes keep the channel's own spread. AI picks the comparables, code does the math.
Creator track record
Last 20 long-form uploads
Comparable videos Other uploads
Comparable previous videos
What the forecast leans on
I Built a NAS From a Broken Laptop
717,292 views · 10d ago
The $50 Gaming PC Challenge
1,025,978 views · 20d ago
Homelab Tour 2026
531,704 views · 1mo ago
Budget
Where $5,000 goes
- Hardware & replacement parts$2,200
- Freight & storage$1,100
- Editing$1,200
- Graphics & animation$500
Risks
What could go wrong
- Recovered hardware may be unrecoverable, extending the build.
Forecasts are estimates based on the creator's public channel data and an assumed RPM; they are not a promise of returns. Pals receive 12% of the project's eligible revenue for 12 months after publication, pro rata to their contribution. If it underperforms, Pals may receive less than they contributed.