Check the balance
KrytycznyNo second-hand part won on value — this plan shows new hardware even though used was allowed.
Działanie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Kategoria: balance
Najinteligentniejszy homelab, jaki można zbudować z używanego sprzętu — maksymalna wartość za euro. Prices and availability for Holandia.
Zalecany build
Architektura: sff build on LGA 1700 + Intel B760
≈ €1,022
Razem
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cpu
4C/8T · 4.7 GHz · LGA 1700 · 58 W
motherboard
Intel B760 · MATX · 2× 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 8 CPU threads, 48GB RAM and 5TB of storage. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Value build — most for your money — 1022€ purchase, ~38W idle, ~186€/year energy (≈558€ over 3 years). Intel Core i3 14100F: 8 threads covers the 8 needed with headroom. Motherboard Intel B760 (LGA 1700): matches the CPU socket and case size. RAM: 64GB DDR4 — meets the 48GB the workload requires. Chose Intel Core i3 14100F over Intel Core i5 14400F: better overall fit for your priorities. Build DNA: performance 70, value 91, efficiency 70, expandability 81, silence 95, longevity 94 — overall 86/100. Heads-up: No second-hand part won on value — this plan shows new hardware even though used was allowed. Total (1022€) exceeds your budget (500€) by 522€ (104%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget. This build may struggle with the stated workload. What limits you first: CPU. Alternatives: Smart build — best all-round — 1084€, DNA 90/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 1209€, DNA 80/100, balanced.
System jako całość — przed listą zakupów.
System jako całość — przed listą zakupów.
diy · sff build on LGA 1700 + Intel B760
Dzielimy Twój build na wydajność, której potrzebujesz, wydajność, którą kupujesz, i wydajność, którą prawdopodobnie użyjesz na co dzień. Gdy różnica jest duża, przepłacasz.
The build is tight on resources for the stated workload — it may struggle under load.
| Wydajność, której potrzebuję | Wydajność, którą kupuję | Prawdopodobnie użyję | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wątki CPU | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| RAM | 48 | 64 | 32 |
| Pamięć masowaoverbuy | 5 | 24 | 4 |
| VRAM GPU | — | — | — |
| Sieć | 2.5G | 1.0G | 1.0G |
Co to oznacza
Wyjaśnialny wynik odporności na przyszłość, wynik ryzyka homelab, końcowy audyt przed zakupem i co z czasem stanie się czynnikiem ograniczającym.
Zrównoważona odporność na przyszłość
Balanced future-proofing (67/100) — it covers today's workload with some room, but one or two factors will push you to upgrade sooner.
DIY build — the CPU, motherboard and PSU can each be upgraded independently without replacing the whole system.
Expansion headroom: 2 PCIe slot(s), 1 M.2, 3 SATA, 1 drive bay(s), 0 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 21% utilized with 1 free drive bay(s) and 3 free SATA port(s).
0 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 75% 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 9.8x) to add one for AI/transcoding.
Umiarkowane ryzyko
Moderate risk (41/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).
Single point of failure
Ryzyko: highStorage has no redundancy (2 drives, no mirror/parity) — a single drive failure exposes the array.
Rozwiązanie: Add at least a mirror (RAID 1/ZFS mirror) for irreplaceable data, or an additional parity drive for larger arrays.
Storage risk
Ryzyko: medium1 desktop hard drive(s) — not rated for 24/7 duty, vibration or heat; higher long-run failure risk.
Rozwiązanie: For an always-on system, prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives; monitor SMART and replace before the warranty ends.
Data loss risk
Ryzyko: critical2 drive(s), no redundancy, hard-drive media — the worst combination for keeping data safe.
Rozwiązanie: Add redundancy and an off-site/off-box backup for anything irreplaceable.
Power risk
Ryzyko: lowPSU is 1000W, peak load 102W (10%).
Rozwiązanie: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.
Network risk
Ryzyko: lowSingle 2500 Mbps NIC — a switch/port failure takes the box fully offline, and multi-user media can saturate 2500 Mbps.
Rozwiązanie: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.
Expansion risk
Ryzyko: low2 PCIe, 1 M.2, 3 SATA, 1 bays free.
Rozwiązanie: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
Upgrade risk
Ryzyko: low2024 platform — current generation with a forward-looking socket/feature set.
Rozwiązanie: Buy for the workload, not the socket — upgrade paths are a bonus, not a guarantee.
Audit found 5 critical and 0 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
KrytycznyNo second-hand part won on value — this plan shows new hardware even though used was allowed.
Działanie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Kategoria: balance
Check the balance
KrytycznyTotal (1022€) exceeds your budget (500€) by 522€ (104%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget.
Działanie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Kategoria: balance
Check the balance
KrytycznyThis build may struggle with the stated workload.
Działanie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Kategoria: balance
No storage redundancy
Krytyczny2 drive(s) with no mirror or parity for the data you plan to store.
Działanie: Add at least a mirror for irreplaceable data before you migrate anything.
Kategoria: storage
CPU close to the limit
KrytycznyThe workload uses 100% of the CPU — little headroom for background tasks or growth.
Działanie: Consider a stronger CPU or drop a secondary workload.
Kategoria: compute
Use NAS-rated drives
OptymalizacjaDesktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.
Działanie: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.
Kategoria: storage
Add a UPS
OpcjonalnyAn always-on server holding data should survive power blips.
Działanie: Add an online/line-interactive UPS sized to the build's idle draw.
Kategoria: power
Keep a backup off-box
OpcjonalnyRedundancy inside the box does not survive fire, theft or a whole-array fault.
Działanie: Mirror the important data to an external drive, a second box, or cloud.
Kategoria: storage
Drive bays remain
Przyszłość1 drive bay(s) free for future capacity.
Działanie: Expand capacity in pairs (mirror/parity) when needed.
Kategoria: storage
PCIe slot available
Przyszłość2 free PCIe slot(s) for a NIC, HBA or GPU later.
Działanie: Use it for a 10G NIC, extra HBA, or an accelerator when the need appears.
Kategoria: expansion
RAM is maxed out is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.
RAM is maxed out
Dlaczego: All RAM slots are used and the workload already sits at 75% — the next memory need means replacing kits or a new build.
Co zrobić: Buy a single larger kit now, or plan the RAM for the full lifecycle.
CPU is the next bottleneck
Dlaczego: The CPU runs at 100% of capacity — new services or more users will hit the wall first.
Co zrobić: 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.
Alternatywne warianty wygenerowane przez silnik dla tego samego scenariusza — dotknij, aby zobaczyć części.
sff build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Bezczynność 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,084
| Rola | Komponent | Ilość | Cena | Kup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i5 14400F | 1 | €187 | … |
| 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 | €94 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Razem: | ≈ €1,084 | |||
sff build on LGA 1851 + Intel Z890 · Bezczynność 44 W · balanced
≈ €1,209
| Rola | Komponent | Ilość | Cena | Kup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus | 1 | €264 | … |
| motherboard | Asus ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI DDR5 Mini ITX | 1 | ≈ €107 | … |
| ram | Kingston FURY White DDR5-5600 CL40 64GB (2x32GB) | 1 | ≈ €220 | … |
| 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 | CORSAIR SF Series SF600 CP-9020182-NA 600 W SFX 80 PLUS PLATINUM Certified Full Modular Power Supply | 1 | ≈ €91 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Razem: | ≈ €1,209 | |||
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