Been running a variety of them (+SBCs) for years, but recently decided it's time for a full sized build too. For stuff like setting up virtualized k8s cluster v

Been running a variety of them (+SBCs) for years, but recently decided it's time for a full sized build too. For stuff like setting up virtualized k8s cluster via terraform my oldish minipc style setup was struggling noticeably with deploying lots of VMs in parallel. So either buy one of these new very fancy minipc (ms-01 etc) or DIY. End up landing on 2nd hand AM4 hardware but with 2nd hand enterprise SSDs and optanes. And that's been perfect. Competent at virtualization (5700X) and the hybrid enterprise ssd/optane array will take endless punishment. That said not abandoning the minipcs & SBCs. 3 raspberries for HA k8s controlplane, low power minipc to keep home assistant and adguard live 24/7 etc.