Mini PCs for Proxmox: what to check before buying
Readers buying small x86 boxes for virtualization, backup, routers, and lab services.
Criteria
- Check NIC chipset, storage expandability, firmware updates, and idle power.
- Prefer boring, well-supported hardware over benchmark-only picks.
- Match CPU, RAM, and storage to the actual services you will run.
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