Review: Minisforum MS-R1 ARM Mini PC for Homelab Server Use
By
neelc
Crispy enough to crunch, soft enough to enjoy. A good bake.
Summary
The article is a personal review of the Minisforum MS-R1 Mini PC, an ARM-based server solution for homelab enthusiasts. The author discusses their long-standing desire for a powerful ARM server without the high cost of Apple hardware, and details their experience with the MS-R1's assembly, hardware specifications, performance, and suitability for homelab use cases. The review covers the device's compact design, cooling system, power efficiency, and how it compares to other options in the market.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI've always wanted an ARM server in my homelab. But earlier, I either had to use an underpowered ARM system, or use Asahi which not only requires expensive Mac hardware but also slowed down in the past few years.
The MS-R1 gave me what I wanted: a reasonably powerful ARM machine which doesn't have bank-breaking Mac pricing.
Two MS-01s were already incumbent in my homelab when they replaced power-hungry HPE towers.
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