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Aanbevolen build
Architectuur: mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
≈ €1,040
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/EATX · 2× 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 — 1040€ purchase, ~39W idle, ~135€/year energy (≈404€ 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 91, 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 (1040€) exceeds your budget (600€) by 440€ (73%). 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 — 1040€, DNA 89/100, balanced · Value build — most for your money — 1040€, DNA 91/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 1250€, DNA 92/100, balanced · Efficiency build — lowest energy — 1040€, DNA 87/100, balanced.
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Het systeem als geheel — vóór het boodschappenlijstje.
diy · mini 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 |
| RAM | 34 | 64 | 23 |
| Opslagoverbuy | 4 | 24 | 4 |
| GPU-VRAM | — | — | — |
| 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 (79/100) — 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, 1 drive bay(s), 2 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 15% utilized with 1 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.
Gematigd risico
Moderate risk (41/100) — 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: medium1 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: critical2 drive(s), no redundancy, hard-drive media — the worst combination for keeping data safe.
Oplossing: Add redundancy and an off-site/off-box backup for anything irreplaceable.
Power risk
Risico: lowPSU is 1000W, peak load 104W (10%).
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, 3 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 2 critical and 1 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
KritiekTotal (1040€) exceeds your budget (600€) by 440€ (73%). 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
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
Review
WaarschuwingSystem idles ~39W vs maxIdlePowerW=35W requested (CPU ~9W + drives/fans). Closest efficient option shown — lower the workload or raise the cap for full compliance.
Actie: Weigh this trade-off against your priorities.
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
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
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
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.
Alternatieve varianten die de engine voor hetzelfde scenario genereerde — tik erop om de onderdelen te zien.
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Idle 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,040
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Geometric Future Model 5 Fanless ATX Mid Tower White Tempered Glass Side Panel | 1 | €18 | … |
| 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 | €73 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €1,040 | |||
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Idle 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,040
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Geometric Future Model 5 Fanless ATX Mid Tower White Tempered Glass Side Panel | 1 | €18 | … |
| 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 | €73 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €1,040 | |||
mini build on AM5 + AMD B850 · Idle 37 W · balanced
≈ €1,250
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | 1 | €286 | … |
| motherboard | ASRock B850M PRO-A WIFI AM5 DDR5 Micro ATX | 1 | €195 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert Black / Gold DDR5-6400 CL32 48GB (2x24GB) | 1 | ≈ €169 | … |
| case | Geometric Future Model 5 Fanless ATX Mid Tower White Tempered Glass Side Panel | 1 | €18 | … |
| 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 | €73 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €1,250 | |||
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Idle 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,040
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Geometric Future Model 5 Fanless ATX Mid Tower White Tempered Glass Side Panel | 1 | €18 | … |
| 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 | €73 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €1,040 | |||
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