Hardware

The Soyo M2 Plus V1 is an affordable and energy-efficient mini PC with Intel N100. The system offers good everyday performance, comprehensive BIOS, and expandable RAM, but struggles with older technology, lack of NVMe support, and unclear Windows license. At 110–150 EUR, it offers solid value for money.

Using the Dell 5070 as a Linux 24/7 Mini Server: A Powerful and Compact Solution.

If you are looking for an energy-saving mini-computer and don’t want to go for the Raspberry Pi 4, there are various other options.