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Category: Mini PC & Server

Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Has Insane Home Lab Potential with 256GB RAM, Triple PCIe, and 25Gb Networking
Mini PC & Server

Minisforum MS-02 Ultra Has Insane Home Lab Potential with 256GB RAM, Triple PCIe, and 25Gb Networking

I continue to get more and more excited about the mini PC space and what is possible in the small form factor of computing. I am still rocking two MS-01’s…

by Brandon LeeOctober 20, 2025October 22, 2025
MINIX Elite EU715-AI Review The Mini PC Designed for AI and Home Labs
Mini PC & Server

MINIX Elite EU715-AI Review The Mini PC Designed for AI and Home Labs

Since I have moved my home lab now to mostly mini PCs, I definitely keep my eyes open for great mini PC configurations and offerings that make sense for home…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 30, 2025September 30, 2025
Why Your Mini PC’s NVMe Drive Isn’t as Fast as You Think
Mini PC & Server

Why Your Mini PC’s NVMe Drive Isn’t as Fast as You Think

I have been all-in on mini PCs now for the past couple of years and have since gotten rid of my enterprise 2U servers and that create a lot of…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 22, 2025September 22, 2025
NPUs in Mini PCs are Worthless for a Home Lab, Here’s Why
Mini PC & Server

NPUs in Mini PCs are Worthless for a Home Lab, Here’s Why

I have totally shifted my home lab over to using mini PCs in the past couple of years. Full-blown enterprise servers, while cool, are simply not needed to self-host or…

by Brandon LeeSeptember 9, 2025September 14, 2025
Aoostar WTR Max Review: The Almost Perfect NAS Mini PC
Mini PC & Server

Aoostar WTR Max Review: The Almost Perfect NAS Mini PC

I have been super excited to get my hands on this particular NAS device – the Aoostar WTRMax. At first glance, it looks like a storage-packed NAS box, but under…

by Brandon LeeJune 23, 2025August 25, 2025
Best Low Power Mini PC for Proxmox? Geekom A5 2025 Edition Review
Mini PC & Server

Best Low Power Mini PC for Proxmox? Geekom A5 2025 Edition Review

I recently got my hands on the Geekom A5 2025 edition mini PC and I was excited to try this one as it had “low-power” written all over it with…

by Brandon LeeJune 2, 2025August 9, 2025
Beelink ME Mini NAS Review: Ultra-Compact Storage with 24TB Potential
Mini PC & Server

Beelink ME Mini NAS Review: Ultra-Compact Storage with 24TB Potential

This is a NAS device that really intrigued me as it is one of the coolest small form factor NAS devices I have seen. It packs some pretty serious performance…

by Brandon LeeMay 28, 2025June 6, 2025
Will Powerful NAS Devices Kill the Mini PC Market in 2025?
Mini PC & Server

Will Powerful NAS Devices Kill the Mini PC Market in 2025?

This is one of those topics that can usually get some good discussions going and one that is thought provoking, especially with the hardware that is coming down the pipes…

by Brandon LeeMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025
GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus Review as a Home Lab Server
Mini PC & Server

GMKtec NucBox G3 Plus Review as a Home Lab Server

Many home lab enthusiasts or those that want to get into a home lab are looking for low power options to minimize the spend on running a lab server. Enterprise…

by Brandon LeeMay 5, 2025May 8, 2025
Mini ITX PC Build Guide for 2025
Mini PC & Server

Mini ITX PC Build Guide for 2025

Mini ITX motherboards I would say are gaining popularity even though they have been a favorite for a while now with PC builders who want to build very small, compact…

by Brandon LeeApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

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