Running Proxmox on my ASUS NUC 14 Pro Plus taught me where mini PCs still fall short
The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Plus is a compact mini PC that performs well with Proxmox installed. However, while it can handle virtualization workloads, its physical limitations become apparent when used as infrastructure. This experience highlights the trade-offs associated with small form factor devices.
- ▪The ASUS NUC 14 Pro Plus is designed for home lab use and offers good CPU performance.
- ▪Proxmox reveals the hardware limitations of the NUC when used for serious virtualization tasks.
- ▪Despite its compact size, the NUC's expansion capabilities are limited.
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