Choosing a starter mini PC for a home server

A small needs to match the jobs it will run. A NAS is already handling the Jellyfin server, so the new mini PC would be used for extra services. The planned workload includes , Tunarr, and possibly a .

Used mini PCs are being checked on eBay and , but the hard part is knowing what specs are enough and what price is fair. The main role of the new machine would be a compact helper server, not the main storage box.

Key points

  • A NAS is already running the Jellyfin server.
  • The new mini PC would run .
  • Tunarr and a possible are part of the planned workload.
  • Used mini PCs are being searched on eBay and .
  • The open questions are required specs and a fair used price.
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