Check the balance
KritiekThis build may struggle with the stated workload.
Actie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Categorie: balance
Eén krachtige machine voor gaming en virtuele machines — prestaties voorop. Prices and availability for Frankrijk.
Aanbevolen build
Architectuur: tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z690
≈ €1,759
Totaal
Beoordelingtight_on_cpu
cpu
4C/8T · 4.7 GHz · LGA 1700 · 58 W
motherboard
Intel Z690 · ATX · 4× M.2
ram
128 GB DDR4 · 3200 MT/s
case
MATX/ATX/ITX · 1× 3.5″
cooling
passive · 150 W TDP
psu
1300 W · platinum · modular
storage×2
NVME · 8 TB
gpu
10 GB VRAM · 150 W
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Based on your goals you need roughly 8 CPU threads, 72GB RAM and 5TB of storage with dedicated GPU capability. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Value build — most for your money — 1759€ purchase, ~66W idle, ~302€/year energy (≈906€ over 3 years). Intel Core i3 14100F: 8 threads covers the 8 needed with headroom. Motherboard Intel Z690 (LGA 1700): matches the CPU socket and case size. RAM: 128GB DDR4 — meets the 72GB the workload requires. ASRock Intel Arc B570 Challenger 10GB GDDR6 OC: 10GB VRAM selected for your dedicated GPU need. Chose Intel Core i3 14100F over AMD Ryzen 3 4100: better overall fit for your priorities. Build DNA: performance 78, value 78, efficiency 45, expandability 100, silence 73, longevity 99 — overall 77/100. Heads-up: This build may struggle with the stated workload. What limits you first: CPU. Alternatives: Smart build — best all-round — 4498€, DNA 80/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 2318€, DNA 90/100, balanced · Performance build — maximum capability — 4498€, DNA 80/100, balanced.
Het systeem als geheel — vóór het boodschappenlijstje.
Het systeem als geheel — vóór het boodschappenlijstje.
diy · tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z690
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.
The build is tight on resources for the stated workload — it may struggle under load.
| Prestaties die ik nodig heb | Prestaties die ik koop | Waarschijnlijk gebruikt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU-threads | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| RAM | 72 | 128 | 40 |
| Opslagoverbuy | 5 | 16 | 3 |
| GPU-VRAM | 8 | 10 | 6 |
| Netwerk | 2.5G | 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 (72/100) — 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, 6 SATA, 1 drive bay(s), 0 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 31% utilized with 1 free drive bay(s) and 6 free SATA port(s).
0 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 56% utilized.
Networking is 2500 Mbps, and a free PCIe slot can add a faster NIC later.
MATX form factor with standard, socketed components — most parts are easy to replace.
A 10GB GPU is present — AI and transcoding workloads are covered.
Gematigd risico
Moderate risk (32/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).
Single point of failure
Risico: highStorage has no redundancy (2 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: high2 drive(s) with no redundancy — a single SSD/controller failure can still lose data.
Oplossing: Add redundancy and an off-site/off-box backup for anything irreplaceable.
Power risk
Risico: lowPSU is 1300W, peak load 271W (21%).
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, 2 M.2, 6 SATA, 1 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 3 critical and 0 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
KritiekThis build may struggle with the stated workload.
Actie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Categorie: balance
No storage redundancy
Kritiek2 drive(s) with no mirror or parity for the data you plan to store.
Actie: Add at least a mirror for irreplaceable data before you migrate anything.
Categorie: storage
CPU close to the limit
KritiekThe workload uses 100% of the CPU — little headroom for background tasks or growth.
Actie: Consider a stronger CPU or drop a secondary workload.
Categorie: compute
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
Drive bays remain
Toekomst1 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
CPU is the next bottleneck is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.
CPU is the next bottleneck
Waarom: The CPU runs at 100% of capacity — new services or more users will hit the wall first.
Wat te doen: Consider a stronger CPU within the same socket generation while it is still cheap.
CPU is the closest to its limit (100% 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 150 W · balanced
≈ €4,498
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | 1 | €484 | … |
| motherboard | Asus B860 PRIME B860M-A LGA1851 DDR5 Micro ATX | 1 | €189 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5-6400 96GB (2x48GB) CL30 Black | 1 | ≈ €322 | … |
| case | Thermaltake View 370 TG White | 1 | €27 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | Asus ROG THOR T3 GAMING Black 1600W Fully Modular 80+ Titanium Certified | 1 | ≈ €201 | … |
| storage | OWC Aura Ultra IV 8TB SSD M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe | 2 | ≈ €880 | … |
| gpu | MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z | 1 | ≈ €2,360 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €4,498 | |||
tower build on LGA 2066 + Intel X299 · Idle 67 W · balanced
≈ €2,318
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i7 7820X | 1 | ≈ €224 | … |
| motherboard | Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 3 Pro LGA2066 DDR4 ATX | 1 | ≈ €203 | … |
| ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX Black / Yellow DDR4-4000 CL19 128GB (8x16GB) | 1 | ≈ €258 | … |
| case | Thermaltake View 370 TG White | 1 | €27 | … |
| cooling | be quiet! Pure Rock | 1 | €24 | … |
| psu | Seasonic PRIME TX-1000 Black ATX 1000W Fully Modular 80+ Titanium Certified | 1 | €42 | … |
| storage | OWC Aura Ultra IV 8TB SSD M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe | 2 | ≈ €880 | … |
| gpu | Intel Arc Pro B50 16GB | 1 | ≈ €660 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €2,318 | |||
tower build on LGA 1851 + Intel B860 · Idle 150 W · balanced
≈ €4,498
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | 1 | €484 | … |
| motherboard | Asus B860 PRIME B860M-A LGA1851 DDR5 Micro ATX | 1 | €189 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5-6400 96GB (2x48GB) CL30 Black | 1 | ≈ €322 | … |
| case | Thermaltake View 370 TG White | 1 | €27 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | Asus ROG THOR T3 GAMING Black 1600W Fully Modular 80+ Titanium Certified | 1 | ≈ €201 | … |
| storage | OWC Aura Ultra IV 8TB SSD M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe | 2 | ≈ €880 | … |
| gpu | MSI GeForce RTX 5090 32G LIGHTNING Z | 1 | ≈ €2,360 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €4,498 | |||
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