Intel Core Ultra 7 265 + GeForce RTX 5060 · Intel B860 · 48GB DDR5 · 4TB NVMe build

Smart build — best all-round · tower build on LGA 1851 + Intel B860

Dele · Smart build — best all-round€2,097

cpuIntel Core Ultra 7 26520C/20T · 5.3 GHz · 65 WAlternativer og bytte
€381
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motherboardASRock B860 M-X LGA1851 DDR5 Micro ATXIntel B860 · MATX · 5× M.2Alternativer og bytte
€115
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ramCorsair Vengeance Black DDR5-6400 CL36 48GB (2x24GB)48 GB DDR5 · 6400 MT/sAlternativer og bytte
€662
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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! Straight Power 11 550W Fully Modular 80+ Gold550 W · gold · modularAlternativer og bytte
≈ €64
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storageWestern Digital WD Blue SN5000 4TB SSD M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMeNVME · 4 TBAlternativer og bytte
€414
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gpuASUS Dual NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7 OC Edition8 GB VRAM · CUDAAlternativer og bytte
€432
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Ydeevne75

Værdi72

Effektivitet57

Udvidelsesmuligheder80

Støj50

Levetid86

Pålidelighed60

Samlet74

Fremtidssikkerhedsscore

Stærk fremtidssikkerhed

70/100

Strong future-proofing (70/100) — 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.

Expansion88

Expansion headroom: 2 PCIe slot(s), 4 M.2, 0 SATA, 2 drive bay(s), 0 RAM slot(s) free.

Storage growth70

Storage is 100% utilized with 2 free drive bay(s) and 0 free SATA port(s).

Memory growth20

0 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 550W, peak load 244W (44%).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

2 PCIe, 4 M.2, 0 SATA, 2 bays free.Løsning: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.

low

Upgrade risk

2025 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 Kritisk2 Valgfrit2 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

Add a UPS

An always-on server holding data should survive power blips.Handling: Add a line-interactive UPS sized for the build's peak draw (≥ 10 min at typical load for a clean shutdown).power

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

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

2 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 maxed out is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.

1-2y

RAM is maxed out

Hvorfor: All RAM slots are used and the workload already sits at 100% — the next memory need means replacing kits or a new build.Hvad du skal gøre: Buy a single larger kit now, or plan the RAM for the full lifecycle.

1-2y

Storage nearly full

Hvorfor: 100% of raw capacity is already in use — media libraries and backups grow fast.Hvad du skal gøre: Expanding is easy: add a drive to the free bays/ports.

1-2y

CPU is the next bottleneck

Hvorfor: The CPU runs at 80% of capacity — new services or more users will hit the wall first.Hvad du skal gøre: Consider a stronger CPU within the same socket generation while it is still cheap.

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Spil	1080p	1440p	4K
Grand Theft Auto V	~300	~300	~240
Baldur's Gate III	~95	~50	~30
Red Dead Redemption 2	~170	~125	~70
Cyberpunk 2077	~80	~45	~25
Elden Ring	~110	~60	~35
Geometry Dash	≈300	≈300	≈300
Roblox	≈300	≈300	≈300
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt	~75	~40	~20
Palworld	~65	~35	~19
Stardew Valley	≈300	≈300	≈300
Minecraft	~300	~300	~300
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33	~55	~30	~17