Mac mini M4 16GB home agent server (+Ollama small models)
verified 2026-10-16
| Infra / month | ~EUR 1.5-4 power (4W idle Apple, 12-15W avg agent load, @0.30/kWh) |
|---|---|
| Upfront | $799 |
| Difficulty | 2/5 |
| Local models | 7-13B usable; 24GB+ recommended |
Pros
- Not researched yet
Cons
- Not researched yet
Step by step
- Step-by-step guide coming soon
Sources
- https://appleinsider.com/inside/mac-mini
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/103253
- https://github.com/geerlingguy/ai-benchmarks/issues/2
Last checked 2026-10-16.