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What's the best affordable pre-built mini server?
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Define "pre-built"?
What will you be using it for?
I'm still testing the CWWK X86 P5 but so far it seems like a near-perfect solution for personal use and the price can't be best.
I want to run Jellyfin, ollama (local AI), and some other small services.
Define pre-built.
How big is your media library?
Ollama will probably benefit from a more powerful processor like a Ryzen 7000/8000 series.
Can't comment on NPUs and TOPs and all that. Still completely at a loss as to what is or is not marketing nonsense when it comes to AI. But the new Ryzen CPUs are supposed to have more of those, if you can wait.
By 'pre-built', I mean I want to buy a device that already has the necessary hardware and installation, so all I need to do is install the operating system and I'm good to go. Storage capacity between 1 and 8 terabytes
Does that include disks? That's going to limit your options considerably.
The one I recommended does not come with RAM or storage but those are both very easy to install and you can choose what size. It also comes with 2xSATA/power connectors. You could get 2x8TB 2.5" SSDs but I'd probably go with 4x2TB NVMe, that would give you 8TB RAW or 6TB with a parity disk.
I have no problem with installing RAM and storage. Whats it called.