Een piepkleine altijd-aan-server voor netwerkbrede adblocking (Pi-hole/AdGuard) achter een reverse proxy met uptime-monitoring.
Aanbevolen build
Architectuur: mini system — Intel Pentium Gold 7505
€332
Totaal
Beoordelingbalanced
platform
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Based on your goals you need roughly 2 CPU threads, 4GB RAM and 0TB of storage. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Value build — most for your money — 332€ purchase, ~5W idle, ~18€/year energy (≈53€ over 3 years). GEEKOM Air12 — Intel Pentium Gold 7505: 4 threads, 8GB RAM, 5W idle — a complete, efficient prebuilt for this workload. Turnkey: no assembly, smaller footprint, lower energy than a custom build. Build DNA: performance 100, value 100, efficiency 100, expandability 10, silence 90, longevity 100 — overall 90/100. Heads-up: Total (332€) exceeds your budget (300€) by 32€ (11%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison. What limits you first: storage. Alternatives: Smart build — best all-round — 415€, DNA 91/100, overkill · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 415€, DNA 86/100, overkill · Efficiency build — lowest energy — 415€, DNA 94/100, overkill · Silent build — acoustics first — 415€, DNA 90/100, overkill · Build yourself — for comparison — 761€, DNA 92/100, balanced.
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prebuilt · mini system — Intel Pentium Gold 7505
We splitsen je build op in de prestaties die je nodig hebt, de prestaties die je koopt en de prestaties die je waarschijnlijk dagelijks gebruikt. Als de kloof groot is, koop je te veel.
BALANCED — de build is gedimensioneerd rond wat de workload vereist.
| Prestaties die ik nodig heb | Prestaties die ik koop | Waarschijnlijk gebruikt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU-threadsoverbuy | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| RAM | 4 | — | 3 |
| Opslag | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GPU-VRAM | — | — | — |
| Netwerk | 1.0G | 1.0G | 1.0G |
Wat dit betekent
Een uitlegbare toekomstbestendigheidsscore, de Homelab Risk Score, een laatste audit vóór aankoop en wat na verloop van tijd de beperkende factor wordt.
Beperkte toekomstbestendigheid
Limited future-proofing (34/100) — expect to upgrade or rebuild sooner rather than later.
Prebuilt platform — the CPU/motherboard are not swappable in the usual sense, so the upgrade path is limited to RAM/storage/PCIe.
Expansion headroom: 0 PCIe slot(s), 0 M.2, 0 SATA, 0 drive bay(s), 1 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 78% utilized with 0 free drive bay(s) and 0 free SATA port(s).
1 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 10% utilized.
Networking is 1000 Mbps.
Prebuilt — proprietary parts can make replacement harder.
No GPU and little room to add one — demanding AI/transcoding workloads would be out of reach.
Gematigd risico
Moderate risk (46/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).
Single point of failure
Risico: criticalStorage has no redundancy (0 drives, no mirror/parity) — a single drive failure exposes the array.
Oplossing: Add at least a mirror (RAID 1/ZFS mirror) for irreplaceable data, or an additional parity drive for larger arrays.
Storage risk
Risico: lowSolid-state storage — no moving parts, low mechanical failure risk.
Oplossing: For an always-on system, prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives; monitor SMART and replace before the warranty ends.
Data loss risk
Risico: lowNo significant data stored — low exposure.
Oplossing: Add redundancy and an off-site/off-box backup for anything irreplaceable.
Power risk
Risico: criticalNo PSU detected in the configuration.
Oplossing: Add a PSU sized at ~1.5x the peak load for efficiency headroom.
Network risk
Risico: mediumSingle 1000 Mbps NIC — a switch/port failure takes the box fully offline, and multi-user media can saturate 1000 Mbps.
Oplossing: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.
Expansion risk
Risico: high0 PCIe, 0 M.2, 0 SATA, 0 bays free.
Oplossing: If you foresee adding drives, a NIC or a GPU, choose a case/board with more slots before buying.
Upgrade risk
Risico: lowPrebuilt platform — the next CPU generation will almost certainly require a new system.
Oplossing: Buy for the workload, not the socket — upgrade paths are a bonus, not a guarantee.
Audit found 1 critical and 0 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
KritiekTotal (332€) exceeds your budget (300€) by 32€ (11%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison.
Actie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Categorie: balance
Plan faster networking
Optimalisatie1G networking is fine today but will bottleneck multi-user media or big NAS transfers at 0.2TB.
Actie: Budget for a 2.5G/10G NIC and switch later, or spec it now.
Categorie: network
Keep a backup off-box
OptioneelRedundancy inside the box does not survive fire, theft or a whole-array fault.
Actie: Mirror the important data to an external drive, a second box, or cloud.
Categorie: storage
RAM expansion available
Toekomst1 RAM slot(s) free for a later upgrade.
Actie: Leave them free until the workload actually grows.
Categorie: memory
Storage nearly full is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.
Storage nearly full
Waarom: 78% of raw capacity is already in use — media libraries and backups grow fast.
Wat te doen: No free bays/ports — the next capacity jump requires a DAS or a rebuild.
1G networking becomes the ceiling
Waarom: A 1000 Mbps link will cap NAS transfers and multi-user media before the CPU or disks do.
Wat te doen: Factor a NIC into the next hardware purchase.
No expansion left
Waarom: Every slot and bay is used — adding anything means replacing parts.
Wat te doen: Keep this build single-purpose and plan a second box for new workloads.
storage is the closest to its limit (78% of capacity in use) — it will likely force the next upgrade.
Alternatieve varianten die de engine voor hetzelfde scenario genereerde — tik erop om de onderdelen te zien.
mini system — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U · Idle 7 W · overkill
€415
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| platform | GEEKOM A5 — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 1 | €415 | … |
| Totaal: | €415 | |||
mini system — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U · Idle 7 W · overkill
€415
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| platform | GEEKOM A5 — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 1 | €415 | … |
| Totaal: | €415 | |||
mini system — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U · Idle 7 W · overkill
€415
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| platform | GEEKOM A5 — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 1 | €415 | … |
| Totaal: | €415 | |||
mini system — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U · Idle 7 W · overkill
€415
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| platform | GEEKOM A5 — AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 1 | €415 | … |
| Totaal: | €415 | |||
mini build on LGA 1151 + Intel Z370 · Idle 22 W · balanced
≈ €761
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i5 7500T 2.7 GHz 4-Core LGA1151 | 1 | ≈ €60 | … |
| motherboard | Asus Z370 ROG Strix Z370-H Gaming DDR4 ATX | 1 | ≈ €139 | … |
| ram | Crucial Ballistix Sport Gray / Silver DDR4-2400 CL16 8GB (1x8GB) | 1 | ≈ €30 | … |
| case | Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Black | 1 | €94 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | SeaSonic PRIME Fanless Black 700W Fully Modular 80+ Titanium Certified | 1 | €281 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €761 | |||
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