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🛠️ Build Guides
Step-by-step guides to build your perfect low power home server. From budget builds to silent powerhouses.
The Ultimate 2.5GbE Proxmox Cluster Guide (Under 30W)
Build a high-availability Proxmox cluster using three Intel N100 mini PCs. Learn how 2.5GbE networking unlocks fast migration and failover for a fraction of the cost.
2.5GbEClusterHigh AvailabilityHomelabProxmox
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20W Idle Home Server Build (2025 Edition)
A comprehensive guide to building a powerful yet efficient server using the Intel N100. Perfect for NAS, Plex, and Home Assistant.
20W IdleBeginnerUnder $300
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Budget Low Power NAS Build Under $300 (2025 N100 Edition)
Build a capable NAS server without breaking the bank. Ideal for media storage and file sharing.
BeginnerBudgetNAS
Read article →Low Power Proxmox Homelab Build
Run multiple VMs and containers on a single efficient machine. Great for learning virtualization.
IntermediateProxmoxVirtualization
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Silent Media Server Build
A fanless or near-silent build perfect for your living room. Run Plex or Jellyfin without the noise.
Media ServerPlexSilent
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