What are the top-rated mini-itx home servers for beginners?
This page compares 2 mini-itx home servers with verified specifications and prices. Top options include ASRock Phantom Gaming B860I Lightning Wi-Fi, Cooler Master NR200P V3. Prices range from £739 to £11,464. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
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ASRock Phantom Gaming B860I Lightning Wi-Fi
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£738.87 ≈ | Intel Core Ultra processors Series 2 | DDR5 up to 128GB | 2 M.2 slots and 3 SATA3 ports | 6.7 in x 6.7 in | 13 | ✓ |
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This Mini-ITX motherboard supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 128GB, PCIe 5.0 graphics, fast M.2 storage and Wi-Fi 6E. Its compact size, 2.5Gb Ethernet and extensive USB connectivity suit small gaming PCs, compact workstations and home servers. ★ Ideal forIt suits beginner home-server builders because its Mini-ITX 6.7 in x 6.7 in design, dual M.2 slots, three SATA3 ports, 128GB DDR5 capacity and 2.5Gb Ethernet provide flexible storage and networking in a compact system.
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Cooler Master NR200P V3
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£11463.98 ≈ | — | — | — | 378.2 x 185 x 292 mm | 3 | ✓ |
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The Cooler Master NR200P V3 is a compact 18.62 L Mini-ITX case with removable mesh panels, PCIe 5.0 vertical GPU support, and space for GPUs up to 361.5 mm. It suits beginners who want to build a small home server with flexible storage, strong airflow, and straightforward component access. ★ Ideal forIt suits beginners building a Mini-ITX home server because it supports up to 2 x 3.5 in HDDs, up to 2 x 2.5 in SSDs, three USB ports, removable panels, and SFX or SFX-L power supplies.
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