Intel Core i5-14400F + GeForce RTX 5050 · Intel B760 · 16GB DDR4 · 2TB NVMe build

Smart build — best all-round · tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel B760

Dele · Smart build — best all-round€912

cpuIntel Core i5 14400F10C/16T · 4.7 GHz · LGA 1700 · 65 WAlternativer og bytte
€172
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motherboardASUS PRIME B760M-A D4-CSMIntel B760 · MATX · 2× M.2Alternativer og bytte
€114
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ramADATA XPG GAMMIX D10 Black DDR4-3200 CL16 16GB (2x8GB)16 GB DDR4 · 3200 MT/sAlternativer og bytte
€39
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caseKOLINK Inspire K12 ARGB ATX Mid Tower Black Tempered GlassATX/MATX/ITX · 2× 3.5″Alternativer og bytte
€20
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coolingARCTIC Alpine 17 CO Air 77mm Blackair low-profile · 77 mmAlternativer og bytte
€9
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psube quiet! TFX Power 3 Black TFX 300W Non-Modular 80+ Gold Certified300 W · goldAlternativer og bytte
€45
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storageWestern Digital Blue SN550 2TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVMeNVME · 2 TBAlternativer og bytte
€112
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gpuMSI GeForce RTX 5050 SHADOW 2X OC 8GB GDDR68 GB VRAM · 130 W · CUDAAlternativer og bytte
€401
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Ydeevne63

Værdi93

Effektivitet67

Udvidelsesmuligheder78

Støj50

Levetid82

Pålidelighed60

Samlet78

Fremtidssikkerhedsscore

Stærk fremtidssikkerhed

79/100

Strong future-proofing (79/100) — this build should stay relevant for years without major surgery.

Upgrade path75

DIY build — the CPU, motherboard and PSU can each be upgraded independently without replacing the whole system.

Expansion80

Expansion headroom: 1 PCIe slot(s), 1 M.2, 4 SATA, 2 drive bay(s), 2 RAM slot(s) free.

Storage growth90

Storage is 50% utilized with 2 free drive bay(s) and 4 free SATA port(s).

Memory growth75

2 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 100% utilized.

Networking80

Networking is 2500 Mbps, and a free PCIe slot can add a faster NIC later.

Replacement ease90

ATX form factor with standard, socketed components — most parts are easy to replace.

Workload change65

A 8GB GPU is present — AI and transcoding workloads are covered.

Homelab Risk Score

Moderat risiko

37/100

Moderate risk (37/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).

critical

Single point of failure

All data sits on a single drive with no redundancy — one failure means total loss.Løsning: Add at least a mirror (RAID 1/ZFS mirror) for irreplaceable data, or an additional parity drive for larger arrays.

low

Storage risk

Solid-state storage — no moving parts, low mechanical failure risk.Løsning: For an always-on system, prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives; monitor SMART and replace before the warranty ends.

high

Data loss risk

1 drive(s) with no redundancy — a single SSD/controller failure can still lose data.Løsning: Add redundancy and an off-site/off-box backup for anything irreplaceable.

low

Power risk

PSU is 300W, peak load 220W (73%).Løsning: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.

low

Network risk

Single 2500 Mbps NIC — a switch/port failure takes the box fully offline, and multi-user media can saturate 2500 Mbps.Løsning: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.

low

Expansion risk

1 PCIe, 1 M.2, 4 SATA, 2 bays free.Løsning: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.

low

Upgrade risk

2024 platform — current generation with a forward-looking socket/feature set.Løsning: Buy for the workload, not the socket — upgrade paths are a bonus, not a guarantee.

Endelig build-audit

Audit found 3 critical and 0 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.

3 Kritisk1 Valgfrit3 Fremtid

Kritisk

Check the balance

This build may struggle with the stated workload.Handling: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.balance

Kritisk

No storage redundancy

1 drive(s) with no mirror or parity for the data you plan to store.Handling: Add at least a mirror for irreplaceable data before you migrate anything.storage

Kritisk

RAM is nearly exhausted

The workload needs 100% of available RAM — swapping will hurt.Handling: Add more RAM now, while slots are still free.memory

Valgfrit

Keep a backup off-box

Redundancy inside the box does not survive fire, theft or a whole-array fault.Handling: Mirror the important data to an external drive, a second box, or cloud.storage

Fremtid

RAM expansion available

2 RAM slot(s) free for a later upgrade.Handling: Leave them free until the workload actually grows.memory

Fremtid

Drive bays remain

2 drive bay(s) free for future capacity.Handling: Expand capacity in pairs (mirror/parity) when needed.storage

Fremtid

PCIe slot available

1 free PCIe slot(s) for a NIC, HBA or GPU later.Handling: Use it for a 10G NIC, extra HBA, or an accelerator when the need appears.expansion

Hvad bliver grænsen

RAM is tight is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.

1-2y

RAM is tight

Hvorfor: Memory is 100% utilized — a growing workload will hit the ceiling quickly.Hvad du skal gøre: Add the remaining RAM before prices change, while slots are free.

3-5y

Storage growing

Hvorfor: 50% of capacity in use — comfortable today, tighter over a few years.Hvad du skal gøre: Plan the growth curve; keep at least one bay free for the next drive.

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Spil	1080p	1440p	4K
Grand Theft Auto V	~300	~295	~200
Baldur's Gate III	~105	~60	~35
Red Dead Redemption 2	~70	~50	~20
Cyberpunk 2077	~55	~40	~17
Elden Ring	~85	~50	~30
Geometry Dash	≈300	≈300	≈300
Roblox	≈300	≈300	≈300
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	~145	~95	~65
Palworld	~50	~30	~17
Stardew Valley	≈300	≈300	≈300
Minecraft	~300	~300	~300
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33	~35	~25	~11