Need advice for best budget refurbished mini PC setup for Jellyfin + Immich + self-hosting
I'm from India and planning to build a low-power home server mainly for:
- Jellyfin (hardware transcoding preferred)
- Immich (photo backup + AI features)
- Maybe Docker containers
Requirements:
- Budget around ₹15k–20k for the mini PC
- Low power consumption (24/7 usage)
- Quiet operation
- Small form factor
- Good Linux/Proxmox compatibility
- Prefer Intel Quick Sync for HEVC transcoding
- Mostly 1–3 users
- May expand later with external HDD/NAS storage
Currently looking at refurbished mini PCs like:
- Dell OptiPlex 3060/3070 Micro
- Dell 7070 Micro
- Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny
- HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini
Questions:
Which model gives the best value right now in India?
Is 8th gen enough or should I aim for 9th/10th gen?
Is there any real advantage of Dell 70 series over 30 series for my use case?
How well does Intel Quick Sync handle HEVC/H.265 on these systems?
Any recommended sellers/websites for refurbished systems in India?
Would love to hear your real-world experiences and power consumption numbers too.
Thanks!