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🖥️ Hardware Reviews
In-depth reviews and comparisons of Mini PCs, CPUs, and storage options for your low power homelab.
ZimaBoard vs ZimaBlade vs ZimaCube: Which One is Right for You? (2025)
A comprehensive comparison of the Zima family: ZimaBoard, ZimaBlade, and ZimaCube. Find out which low-power server fits your homelab needs.
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Orange Pi 5 vs Raspberry Pi 5: The ARM Home Server Showdown (2025)
Choosing between the Raspberry Pi 5 and Orange Pi 5 for your home server? We compare performance, NVMe support, and power efficiency.
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Read article →Intel N100 vs N97 vs N305: Which Mini PC CPU is Best for Your Homelab?
A detailed comparison of Intel's Alder Lake-N processors. We break down the N100, N97, and Core i3-N305 to help you choose the right CPU for your home server.
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Read article →Best Mini PCs for Low Power Homelabs (2025)
Comparison of popular Mini PCs with real-world idle power measurements. HP EliteDesk, Beelink, Geekom, and more.
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Intel N100 vs N305: Which is Better for Home Servers?
A detailed comparison of these popular low-power CPUs. Performance, efficiency, and use case recommendations.
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Old Enterprise Server vs Modern Mini PC
Should you repurpose that Dell R710 or switch to a mini PC? We compare power, noise, and total cost of ownership.
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Using an Old Laptop as a Home Server
Turn your old laptop into a capable low-power server. Pros, cons, and setup tips.
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Low Power Storage: HDD vs SSD Power Consumption
How much does your storage really cost in electricity? Comparing idle and active power draw.
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