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Arkitektur: mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
≈ €1,060
Totalt
Bedömningbalanced
cpu
4C/8T · 4.7 GHz · 60 W
motherboard
Intel Z790 · ATX · 3× M.2
ram
64 GB DDR4 · 4000 MT/s
case
ATX/ITX/MATX · 1× 3.5″
cooling
passive · 150 W TDP
psu
1000 W · titanium · modular
storage
NVME · 8 TB
storage
3.5 HDD · 16 TB
WisePC kan tjäna provision på dessa länkar. Det ändrar aldrig rekommendationen.
Based on your goals you need roughly 4 CPU threads, 31GB RAM and 5TB of storage. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Silent build — acoustics first — 1060€ purchase, ~39W idle, ~183€/year energy (≈550€ 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 31GB 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=30W requested (CPU ~9W + drives/fans). Closest efficient option shown — lower the workload or raise the cap for full compliance. Total (1060€) exceeds your budget (800€) by 260€ (33%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget. What limits you first: CPU. Alternatives: Smart build — best all-round — 1060€, DNA 89/100, balanced · Value build — most for your money — 1060€, DNA 91/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 1422€, DNA 92/100, balanced · Efficiency build — lowest energy — 1060€, DNA 87/100, balanced · Build yourself — for comparison — 1060€, DNA 89/100, balanced.
Systemet som helhet — före inköpslistan.
Systemet som helhet — före inköpslistan.
diy · mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
Vi delar upp ditt bygge i prestandan du behöver, prestandan du köper och prestandan du sannolikt använder dagligen. När gapet är stort köper du för mycket.
BALANCED — bygget är dimensionerat nära vad arbetsbelastningen kräver.
| Prestanda jag behöver | Prestanda jag köper | Sannolikt använder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU-trådaroverbuy | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| RAMoverbuy | 31 | 64 | 22 |
| Lagringoverbuy | 5 | 24 | 4 |
| GPU-VRAM | — | — | — |
| Nätverk | 2.5G | 1.0G | 1.0G |
Vad detta betyder
En förklarbar framtidssäkerhetspoäng, Homelab Risk Score, en slutlig köpaudit och vad som blir den begränsande faktorn över tid.
Stark framtidssäkerhet
Strong future-proofing (77/100) — 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, 0 drive bay(s), 2 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 19% utilized with 0 free drive bay(s) and 3 free SATA port(s).
2 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 49% 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.
Måttlig risk
Moderate risk (41/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).
Single point of failure
Risk: highStorage has no redundancy (2 drives, no mirror/parity) — a single drive failure exposes the array.
Åtgärd: Add at least a mirror (RAID 1/ZFS mirror) for irreplaceable data, or an additional parity drive for larger arrays.
Storage risk
Risk: medium1 desktop hard drive(s) — not rated for 24/7 duty, vibration or heat; higher long-run failure risk.
Åtgärd: For an always-on system, prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives; monitor SMART and replace before the warranty ends.
Data loss risk
Risk: critical2 drive(s), no redundancy, hard-drive media — the worst combination for keeping data safe.
Åtgärd: Add redundancy and an off-site/off-box backup for anything irreplaceable.
Power risk
Risk: lowPSU is 1000W, peak load 104W (10%).
Åtgärd: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.
Network risk
Risk: lowSingle 2500 Mbps NIC — a switch/port failure takes the box fully offline, and multi-user media can saturate 2500 Mbps.
Åtgärd: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.
Expansion risk
Risk: low2 PCIe, 2 M.2, 3 SATA, 0 bays free.
Åtgärd: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
Upgrade risk
Risk: low2024 platform — current generation with a forward-looking socket/feature set.
Åtgärd: 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
KritiskTotal (1060€) exceeds your budget (800€) by 260€ (33%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget.
Åtgärd: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Kategori: balance
No storage redundancy
Kritisk2 drive(s) with no mirror or parity for the data you plan to store.
Åtgärd: Add at least a mirror for irreplaceable data before you migrate anything.
Kategori: storage
Review
VarningSystem idles ~39W vs maxIdlePowerW=30W requested (CPU ~9W + drives/fans). Closest efficient option shown — lower the workload or raise the cap for full compliance.
Åtgärd: Weigh this trade-off against your priorities.
Kategori: balance
Use NAS-rated drives
OptimeringDesktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.
Åtgärd: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.
Kategori: storage
Add a UPS
ValfrittAn always-on server holding data should survive power blips.
Åtgärd: Add an online/line-interactive UPS sized to the build's idle draw.
Kategori: power
Keep a backup off-box
ValfrittRedundancy inside the box does not survive fire, theft or a whole-array fault.
Åtgärd: Mirror the important data to an external drive, a second box, or cloud.
Kategori: storage
RAM expansion available
Framtid2 RAM slot(s) free for a later upgrade.
Åtgärd: Leave them free until the workload actually grows.
Kategori: memory
PCIe slot available
Framtid2 free PCIe slot(s) for a NIC, HBA or GPU later.
Åtgärd: Use it for a 10G NIC, extra HBA, or an accelerator when the need appears.
Kategori: expansion
Nothing obvious becomes a limiting factor in the near term — this build should age well.
CPU is the closest to its limit (50% of capacity in use) — it will likely force the next upgrade.
Alternativa varianter som motorn genererade för samma scenario — tryck för att se delarna.
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Tomgång 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,060
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black | 1 | €15 | … |
| 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 | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,060 | |||
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Tomgång 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,060
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black | 1 | €15 | … |
| 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 | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,060 | |||
mini build on AM5 + AMD B850 · Tomgång 37 W · balanced
≈ €1,422
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | AMD Ryzen 5 9600 | 1 | €296 | … |
| motherboard | ASRock B850M PRO-A WIFI AM5 DDR5 Micro ATX | 1 | €132 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert Black / Gold DDR5-6400 CL32 48GB (2x24GB) | 1 | ≈ €169 | … |
| case | MSI MPG GUNGNIR 211R AIRFLOW PZ | 1 | €220 | … |
| 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 | €96 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,422 | |||
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Tomgång 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,060
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black | 1 | €15 | … |
| 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 | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,060 | |||
mini build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Tomgång 39 W · balanced
≈ €1,060
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | be quiet! Light Base 500 LX Black | 1 | €15 | … |
| 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 | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,060 | |||
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