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Architettura: mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
≈ €999
Totale
Valutazionebalanced
cpu
4C/8T · 4.7 GHz · 60 W
motherboard
Intel Z790 · ATX · 3× M.2
ram
64 GB DDR4 · 4000 MT/s
case
ATX/ITX/MATX · 1× 3.5″
cooling
passive · 150 W TDP
psu
1000 W · titanium · modular
storage
NVME · 8 TB
storage
3.5 HDD · 16 TB
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Based on your goals you need roughly 4 CPU threads, 34GB RAM and 4TB of storage. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Silent build — acoustics first — 999€ purchase, ~39W idle, ~173€/year energy (≈518€ over 3 years). Intel Core i3 14100: 8 threads covers the 4 needed with headroom. Motherboard Intel Z790 (LGA 1700): matches the CPU socket and case size. RAM: 64GB DDR4 — meets the 34GB the workload requires. Chose Intel Core i3 14100 over Intel Core i3 14100F: better overall fit for your priorities. Build DNA: performance 100, value 92, efficiency 70, expandability 100, silence 95, longevity 100 — overall 92/100. Heads-up: System idles ~39W vs maxIdlePowerW=35W requested (CPU ~9W + drives/fans). Closest efficient option shown — lower the workload or raise the cap for full compliance. Total (999€) exceeds your budget (600€) by 399€ (67%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget. What limits you first: RAM. Alternatives: Smart build — best all-round — 999€, DNA 89/100, balanced · Value build — most for your money — 999€, DNA 91/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 1367€, DNA 92/100, balanced · Efficiency build — lowest energy — 999€, DNA 87/100, balanced.
Il sistema nel suo insieme — prima della lista della spesa.
Il sistema nel suo insieme — prima della lista della spesa.
diy · mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
Dividiamo il tuo build in prestazioni che ti servono, prestazioni che compri e prestazioni che probabilmente userai ogni giorno. Quando il divario è ampio, stai comprando troppo.
BALANCED — il build è dimensionato vicino a ciò che il carico richiede.
| Prestazioni che mi servono | Prestazioni che compro | Probabilmente userò | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thread CPUoverbuy | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| RAM | 34 | 64 | 23 |
| Archiviazioneoverbuy | 4 | 24 | 4 |
| VRAM GPU | — | — | — |
| Rete | 2.5G | 1.0G | 1.0G |
Cosa significa
Un punteggio di solidità futura spiegabile, l'Homelab Risk Score, un audit finale pre-acquisto e cosa diventerà il fattore limitante nel tempo.
Solidità futura solida
Strong future-proofing (77/100) — this build should stay relevant for years without major surgery.
DIY build — the CPU, motherboard and PSU can each be upgraded independently without replacing the whole system.
Expansion headroom: 2 PCIe slot(s), 2 M.2, 3 SATA, 0 drive bay(s), 2 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 15% utilized with 0 free drive bay(s) and 3 free SATA port(s).
2 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 54% utilized.
Networking is 2500 Mbps, and a free PCIe slot can add a faster NIC later.
ATX form factor with standard, socketed components — most parts are easy to replace.
No GPU, but there is room (2 PCIe slot(s), PSU headroom 9.6x) to add one for AI/transcoding.
Rischio moderato
Moderate risk (41/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).
Single point of failure
Rischio: highStorage has no redundancy (2 drives, no mirror/parity) — a single drive failure exposes the array.
Soluzione: Add at least a mirror (RAID 1/ZFS mirror) for irreplaceable data, or an additional parity drive for larger arrays.
Storage risk
Rischio: medium1 desktop hard drive(s) — not rated for 24/7 duty, vibration or heat; higher long-run failure risk.
Soluzione: For an always-on system, prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives; monitor SMART and replace before the warranty ends.
Data loss risk
Rischio: critical2 drive(s), no redundancy, hard-drive media — the worst combination for keeping data safe.
Soluzione: Add redundancy and an off-site/off-box backup for anything irreplaceable.
Power risk
Rischio: lowPSU is 1000W, peak load 104W (10%).
Soluzione: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.
Network risk
Rischio: lowSingle 2500 Mbps NIC — a switch/port failure takes the box fully offline, and multi-user media can saturate 2500 Mbps.
Soluzione: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.
Expansion risk
Rischio: low2 PCIe, 2 M.2, 3 SATA, 0 bays free.
Soluzione: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
Upgrade risk
Rischio: low2024 platform — current generation with a forward-looking socket/feature set.
Soluzione: Buy for the workload, not the socket — upgrade paths are a bonus, not a guarantee.
Audit found 2 critical and 1 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
CriticoTotal (999€) exceeds your budget (600€) by 399€ (67%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget.
Azione: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Categoria: balance
No storage redundancy
Critico2 drive(s) with no mirror or parity for the data you plan to store.
Azione: Add at least a mirror for irreplaceable data before you migrate anything.
Categoria: storage
Review
AvvisoSystem idles ~39W vs maxIdlePowerW=35W requested (CPU ~9W + drives/fans). Closest efficient option shown — lower the workload or raise the cap for full compliance.
Azione: Weigh this trade-off against your priorities.
Categoria: balance
Use NAS-rated drives
OttimizzazioneDesktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.
Azione: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.
Categoria: storage
Keep a backup off-box
OpzionaleRedundancy inside the box does not survive fire, theft or a whole-array fault.
Azione: Mirror the important data to an external drive, a second box, or cloud.
Categoria: storage
RAM expansion available
Futuro2 RAM slot(s) free for a later upgrade.
Azione: Leave them free until the workload actually grows.
Categoria: memory
PCIe slot available
Futuro2 free PCIe slot(s) for a NIC, HBA or GPU later.
Azione: Use it for a 10G NIC, extra HBA, or an accelerator when the need appears.
Categoria: expansion
Nothing obvious becomes a limiting factor in the near term — this build should age well.
RAM is the closest to its limit (54% of capacity in use) — it will likely force the next upgrade.
Varianti alternative generate dal motore per lo stesso scenario — toccane una per vedere i componenti.
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Idle 39 W · balanced
≈ €999
| Ruolo | Componente | Qtà | Prezzo | Compra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i3 14100 | 1 | €164 | … |
| motherboard | Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 ATX | 1 | ≈ €139 | … |
| ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4-4000 CL18 64GB (2x32GB) | 1 | ≈ €137 | … |
| case | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black | 1 | €17 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | be quiet! Dark Power 13 Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - 1000 Watts ATX 3.1 - Black | 1 | €33 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totale: | ≈ €999 | |||
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Idle 39 W · balanced
≈ €999
| Ruolo | Componente | Qtà | Prezzo | Compra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i3 14100 | 1 | €164 | … |
| motherboard | Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 ATX | 1 | ≈ €139 | … |
| ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4-4000 CL18 64GB (2x32GB) | 1 | ≈ €137 | … |
| case | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black | 1 | €17 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | be quiet! Dark Power 13 Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - 1000 Watts ATX 3.1 - Black | 1 | €33 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totale: | ≈ €999 | |||
mini build on AM5 + AMD B850 · Idle 37 W · balanced
≈ €1,367
| Ruolo | Componente | Qtà | Prezzo | Compra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | 1 | €321 | … |
| motherboard | ASRock B850M PRO-A WIFI AM5 DDR5 Micro ATX | 1 | €168 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert Black / Gold DDR5-6400 CL32 48GB (2x24GB) | 1 | ≈ €169 | … |
| case | Asus ProArt PA401 Wood Edition ATX Mid Tower Beige Mesh | 1 | €167 | … |
| cooling | Noctua NH-U12P SE2 Air 158mm 54.36 CFM | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | be quiet! Dark Power 13 Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - 1000 Watts ATX 3.1 - Black | 1 | €33 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totale: | ≈ €1,367 | |||
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Idle 39 W · balanced
≈ €999
| Ruolo | Componente | Qtà | Prezzo | Compra |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i3 14100 | 1 | €164 | … |
| motherboard | Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 ATX | 1 | ≈ €139 | … |
| ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4-4000 CL18 64GB (2x32GB) | 1 | ≈ €137 | … |
| case | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black | 1 | €17 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | be quiet! Dark Power 13 Fully Modular ATX Power Supply - 1000 Watts ATX 3.1 - Black | 1 | €33 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totale: | ≈ €999 | |||
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