Intel NUC / Mini PC

Compact x86 mini PCs for running OpenClaw on Linux. Good balance of power, size, and price.

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Intel NUCs and similar mini PCs (Beelink, Minisforum, GMKtec) offer a solid middle ground: more power than a Raspberry Pi, cheaper than a Mac, and full x86 Linux compatibility.

Why Mini PC?

Full x86 Linux support
16-64GB RAM options
Can run small local LLMs (7B-13B via Ollama)
Compact and relatively quiet
50-500 price range

Recommended Models

Beelink SER series (AMD Ryzen)
Minisforum UM series
Intel NUC 13/14 Pro

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