ASUS RS300-E11-PS4 Intel C252 LGA 1200 (Socket H5) Rack (1U) Silver

Product Overview

AI-generated summary

For ~£747 ex-VAT, the ASUS RS300‑E11‑PS4 is an OK buy if you specifically want a compact 1U rack build that feels “proper server” rather than a repurposed workstation. ASUS generally keeps these chassis dependable and the C252/LGA1200 platform class is still practical for things like small VMware/Hyper‑V labs, file/app hosting, lightweight VDI/remote services, or general-purpose business workloads where you don’t want to overspend. It’s the sort of box an IT team buys when they want a sensible 1U footprint, straightforward management, and decent availability—without going straight to the higher-cost 2U/4U territory.

That said, I wouldn’t buy it just because it’s “an ASUS server.” The big question is your workload and noise/thermal tolerance: 1U servers can be aggressively loud under load, and you’ll likely end up paying more later in the form of cooling planning, spares, or higher admin effort if you’re trying to squeeze too much performance into a small chassis. Also, if you’re planning to expand heavily or run I/O-heavy databases, you may find better value in a more expandable platform (often 2U) even if the initial price looks higher. If you tell me what you’re running and how many users/VMs, I can say whether this is the right “fit” or a needless compromise.