I Installed Unraid on This Mini PC… and It Actually Worked

👍 👍 👍 WATCH THIS NEXT https://youtu.be/RJiXOEbM1uc👍 👍 👍 I wanted to answer a question I get asked all the time: Can Unraid actually run on a mini PC? So I installed Unraid on the MiniX Neo Z97 and tested it as a small home lab and Docker-focused system. In this video, I’ll show you what works, what doesn’t, and whether running Unraid on a low-power mini PC actually makes sense. This isn’t meant to replace a full Unraid server with multiple drives — but as a test system, lab box, or always-on services machine, the results might surprise you. In this video, we cover: • Use cases for the MiniX Neo Z97 • Features and Hardware • NVMe-only storage considerations • Docker and light VM performance • Power efficiency and 24/7 use cases • Who this setup is — and is not — for If you’re experimenting with Unraid, building a homelab, or looking for a low-power always-on box, this setup is worth a look. Video links: 🔗 MiniX Neo Z97: https://bit.ly/4kTNheA 🔗 Discount: $5 off Code: ATZ97 🔗 MiniX on Amazon: https://amzn.to/49VsPYv 🔗 Recommended NVMe Upgrade: https://amzn.to/4sGYp3I 🔗 USB flash drive for Unraid: https://amzn.to/3TOFANd 🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t 🔗 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlienTech42 #Minix. #MinixZ97 Support the Channel 🔥 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AlienTech42 🔥 Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alientech42 🔥 Shop on Amazon (no extra cost): https://amzn.to/3vedMqV If you like this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more Unraid tutorials! Tech I Recommend 🔥 PIA VPN 83% Off: https://piavpn.com/AlienTech42 🔥 Unraid (Affiliate Link): https://unraid.net/pricing?via=alientech42 🔥 Samsung Flash Drive: https://amzn.to/3TOFANd 🔥 Samsung SSD: https://amzn.to/4eHOO5Q 🔥 Google TV 4K: https://amzn.to/3NIF7YN 🔥 Google TV HD: https://amzn.to/3vEPy9K 🔥 GoldenMate UPS: https://tidd.ly/4aooqOH - Use Code: AT4210 to get 10% Off 🔥 vidIQ: https://vidiq.com/AlienTech42 Gear I Use 🎙️ Shure Microphone: https://amzn.to/3v48I8G 🎤 Zoom F1 Field Recorder: https://amzn.to/4beDXhL 📷 Nikon Z30 Camera: https://amzn.to/48IKwHq Even if you don’t buy one of my recommended items, I still earn a small commission on any Amazon purchase made after clicking the link — at no extra cost to you. Your support genuinely helps my family, and I appreciate it more than you know! Connect With AlienTech42 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555290714084 👥 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3010139302449818/ 📬 Newsletter: https://alientech42.ck.page/7407121354 💬 Discord Community: https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t Send Us Mail AlienTech42 PO Box 333 Clare, MI 48617 Need Help? We get a lot of emails, so Discord is the best place to ask questions: 👉 https://discord.gg/kst8fMPx4t Otherwise, feel free to say hello: 📧 team@alientech42.com Please like and subscribe! We appreciate you being part of the AlienTech42 community. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:09 Unboxing 0:36 Features 1:02 Internals 1:45 Performance 2:05 Why you might want one 2:12 Potential Uses 2:46 Power Consumption 3:01 The Good 3:17 The Bad 3:34 The Verdict 3:54 Outro