Which would be better?
from Lumisal@lemmy.world to selfhosted@lemmy.world on 07 Oct 11:07
https://lemmy.world/post/37012473

I’m looking to set up a little home server for media, home assistant/matter support, and file storage/access.

I’m considering either:

GMKtec NucBox G9

Or

Zima Board 2 1664

I want something that’s easy to use. Zima seems ready to plug and go almost, which is the huge plus, but the huge down side for me is cost - not only does it cost more, but I’d have to pay an additional 25.5% VAT on top to ship to Finland.

The GMKtec comes with Ubuntu at least (I’ll be deleting Win11), but I don’t know how Linux support for it is outside of Ubuntu. I’d prefer something easier to run like CasaOS or Yunohost (not sure which is more beginner friendly). Also don’t know if those run Waydroid, since I’m pretty sure Ubuntu does (want to use S-tube on TV).

What do y’all recommend?

#selfhosted

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slazer2au@lemmy.world on 07 Oct 12:45 next collapse

Other Linux OS shouldn’t be an issue with the N150 chipset.

I would go with the GMK. More expandable.

tux0r@feddit.org on 07 Oct 12:51 collapse

Neither should most contemporary Unices.

Shimitar@downonthestreet.eu on 07 Oct 14:32 next collapse

The GMK seems more configurable and cheaper overall.

Beside this, there is no real difference as far as Linux support, I think.

Lumisal@lemmy.world on 07 Oct 18:33 collapse

Thanks everyone! Seems like the consensus is the GMK. I’ll try CasaOS on it then. If anyone here has experience with it though, do I need an extra peripheral for ZigBee/Matter support, like this one?

B0rax@feddit.org on 08 Oct 08:17 collapse

Matter is not really big yet.

For zigbee adapters, take a look here: www.zigbee2mqtt.io/guide/adapters/

Lumisal@lemmy.world on 08 Oct 08:24 collapse

Is the Sky Connect I linked not good compared to those other ones? It supposedly connects with ZigBee, Matter, and Thread