Lenovo ThinkCentre M920q - M920x conversion
There are many advantages of the 1l mini PCs for home server applications: Obviously they are very compact, but more interestingly: The idle power consumption can be almost as low as current Raspberry Pi 5s acchieve, i. e. 5-6W*, all while avoiding many of their limitations**. In many cases the low power consumption is associated with quiet operation, which is especially important if you don’t have access to a dedicated server room in the basement or at least an acoustically isolated closet. Also, used mini PCs are available in large quantities at reasonable prices. This is why there is a ton of information and data out there, covering hardware expandability, compatibility with hardware and software and other aspects of converting mini PCs into capable home servers. ...