Een archiefserver met hoge capaciteit voor gegevens die jarenlang bewaard moeten blijven — dubbele pariteit en ruimte om te groeien. Prices and availability for Verenigd Koninkrijk.
Aanbevolen build
Architectuur: tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
≈ €2,999
Totaal
Beoordelingbalanced
cpu
4C/8T · 4.7 GHz · 60 W
motherboard
Intel Z790 · ATX · 3× M.2
ram
64 GB DDR4 · 4000 MT/s
case
ATX/MATX/ITX · 7× 3.5″
cooling
passive · 150 W TDP
psu
1000 W · titanium · modular
storage×3
3.5 HDD · 36 TB
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Based on your goals you need roughly 4 CPU threads, 32GB RAM and 80TB of storage. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Value build — most for your money — 2999€ purchase, ~40W idle, ~190€/year energy (≈571€ 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 32GB the workload requires. Chose Intel Core i3 14100 over Intel Core i3 14100F: better overall fit for your priorities. Build DNA: performance 100, value 55, efficiency 69, expandability 100, silence 95, longevity 100 — overall 73/100. Heads-up: Total (2999€) exceeds your budget (1500€) by 1499€ (100%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget. What limits you first: storage. Alternatives: Smart build — best all-round — 3035€, DNA 91/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 3035€, DNA 91/100, balanced.
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diy · tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
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 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| RAMoverbuy | 32 | 64 | 24 |
| Opslag | 80 | 108 | 80 |
| 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.
Sterke toekomstbestendigheid
Strong future-proofing (83/100) — 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), 3 M.2, 1 SATA, 4 drive bay(s), 2 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 74% utilized with 4 free drive bay(s) and 1 free SATA port(s).
2 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 50% 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 9.2x) to add one for AI/transcoding.
Laag risico
Low risk (13/100) — sensible redundancy and headroom; no single point of failure is exposed.
Single point of failure
Risico: lowStorage has redundancy (parity2) — a single drive failure does not take the array down.
Oplossing: Continue a 3-2-1 backup strategy; redundancy is not a backup.
Storage risk
Risico: medium3 desktop hard drive(s) — not rated for 24/7 duty, vibration or heat; higher long-run 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: lowRedundancy protects against drive failure, though it is not a substitute for backups.
Oplossing: Follow a 3-2-1 backup rule: at least one copy off the box.
Power risk
Risico: lowPSU is 1000W, peak load 109W (11%).
Oplossing: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.
Network risk
Risico: lowSingle 2500 Mbps NIC — a switch/port failure takes the box fully offline, and multi-user media can saturate 2500 Mbps.
Oplossing: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.
Expansion risk
Risico: low2 PCIe, 3 M.2, 1 SATA, 4 bays free.
Oplossing: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
Upgrade risk
Risico: low2024 platform — current generation with a forward-looking socket/feature set.
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 (2999€) exceeds your budget (1500€) by 1499€ (100%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget.
Actie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Categorie: balance
Use NAS-rated drives
OptimalisatieDesktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.
Actie: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.
Categorie: storage
Add a UPS
OptioneelAn always-on server holding data should survive power blips.
Actie: Add an online/line-interactive UPS sized to the build's idle draw.
Categorie: power
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
Toekomst2 RAM slot(s) free for a later upgrade.
Actie: Leave them free until the workload actually grows.
Categorie: memory
Drive bays remain
Toekomst4 drive bay(s) free for future capacity.
Actie: Expand capacity in pairs (mirror/parity) when needed.
Categorie: storage
PCIe slot available
Toekomst2 free PCIe slot(s) for a NIC, HBA or GPU later.
Actie: Use it for a 10G NIC, extra HBA, or an accelerator when the need appears.
Categorie: expansion
Storage growing is the most likely thing to date this build within 3-5y.
Storage growing
Waarom: 74% of capacity in use — comfortable today, tighter over a few years.
Wat te doen: Plan the growth curve; keep at least one bay free for the next drive.
storage is the closest to its limit (74% 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.
tower build on LGA 1851 + Intel B860 · Idle 38 W · balanced
≈ €3,035
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | 1 | €178 | … |
| motherboard | MSI PRO B860M-A WIFI LGA1851 DDR5 Micro-ATX | 1 | €149 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert Black / Gold DDR5-6400 CL32 48GB (2x24GB) | 1 | ≈ €169 | … |
| case | DARKROCK CLASSICO MAX | 1 | €32 | … |
| 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 | €96 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos M 36TB 3.5" HDD 7200RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s | 3 | ≈ €2,376 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €3,035 | |||
tower build on LGA 1851 + Intel B860 · Idle 38 W · balanced
≈ €3,035
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | 1 | €178 | … |
| motherboard | MSI PRO B860M-A WIFI LGA1851 DDR5 Micro-ATX | 1 | €149 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert Black / Gold DDR5-6400 CL32 48GB (2x24GB) | 1 | ≈ €169 | … |
| case | DARKROCK CLASSICO MAX | 1 | €32 | … |
| 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 | €96 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos M 36TB 3.5" HDD 7200RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s | 3 | ≈ €2,376 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €3,035 | |||
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