Buying "off-lease" enterprise servers from sites like eBay is the most cost-effective way to get high-end features like ECC RAM and hot-swap bays.
: Highly recommended for DIY-style builds using server-grade motherboards like the X11 or X13 series which include IPMI for remote management.
: Look for Gen9 or Gen10 models at minimum. The ML110 Gen10 is a recommended tower option.
: Best for home or small offices. Models like the Mini X or Mini XL+ are popular for their compact size and quiet operation.