Best Mini PCs for Your Homelab in 2026
You don’t need a rack server to self-host. In fact, a mini PC is the sweet spot for most homelabbers — low power consumption, silent operation, tiny footprint, and enough performance to run Proxmox with a dozen VMs and containers without breaking a sweat. I’ve tested a lot of these machines. Here are the ones actually worth buying in 2026, organized by budget. Why a Mini PC? Before the recommendations, here’s why mini PCs beat traditional server hardware for most home setups: ...