A high-capacity NAS tuned for video editing — fast network, room for footage, and safe redundancy.
Recommended build
Architecture: tower build on AM5 + AMD B650
≈ €2,328
Total
Assessmentbalanced
cpu
6C/12T · 4.7 GHz · 65 W
motherboard
AMD B650 · MATX · 3× M.2
ram
48 GB DDR5 · 6400 MT/s
case
ATX/MATX/ITX · 3× 3.5″
cooling
passive · 150 W TDP
psu
650 W · platinum · modular
storage
NVME · 8 TB
storage×2
3.5 HDD · 36 TB
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Based on your goals you need roughly 6 CPU threads, 36GB RAM and 48TB of storage. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Value build — most for your money — 2328€ purchase, ~34W idle, ~133€/year energy (≈399€ over 3 years). AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D: 12 threads covers the 6 needed with headroom. Motherboard AMD B650 (AM5): matches the CPU socket and case size. RAM: 48GB DDR5 — meets the 36GB the workload requires. Chose AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D over Intel Core i3 14100F: better overall fit for your priorities. Build DNA: performance 100, value 68, efficiency 73, expandability 88, silence 95, longevity 100 — overall 79/100. Heads-up: Requested 10000 Mbps but board AMD B650 has max 1000 Mbps onboard and no free PCIe slot — staying on onboard networking. Add a board with a free slot for 2.5G/10G. Total (2328€) exceeds your budget (1600€) by 728€ (46%). 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 — 2526€, DNA 92/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 2526€, DNA 92/100, balanced.
The system as a whole — before the shopping list.
The system as a whole — before the shopping list.
diy · tower build on AM5 + AMD B650
We split your build into the performance you need, the performance you're buying, and the performance you're likely to use day-to-day. When the gap is wide, you're overbuying.
BALANCED — the build is sized close to what the workload requires.
| Performance I need | Performance I buy | Likely to use | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU threadsoverbuy | 6 | 12 | 2 |
| RAM | 36 | 48 | 28 |
| Storage | 48 | 80 | 48 |
| GPU VRAM | — | — | — |
| Network | 10.0G | 1.0G | 10.0G |
What this means
An explainable future-proof score, the Homelab Risk Score, a final pre-purchase audit and what will become the limiting factor over time.
Balanced future-proofing
Balanced future-proofing (64/100) — 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), 2 M.2, 2 SATA, 1 drive bay(s), 0 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 60% utilized with 1 free drive bay(s) and 2 free SATA port(s).
0 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 75% utilized.
Networking is 1000 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 6x) to add one for AI/transcoding.
Low risk
Low risk (22/100) — sensible redundancy and headroom; no single point of failure is exposed.
Single point of failure
Risk: lowStorage has redundancy (parity1) — a single drive failure does not take the array down.
Fix: Continue a 3-2-1 backup strategy; redundancy is not a backup.
Storage risk
Risk: medium2 desktop hard drive(s) — not rated for 24/7 duty, vibration or heat; higher long-run failure risk.
Fix: For an always-on system, prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives; monitor SMART and replace before the warranty ends.
Data loss risk
Risk: lowRedundancy protects against drive failure, though it is not a substitute for backups.
Fix: Follow a 3-2-1 backup rule: at least one copy off the box.
Power risk
Risk: lowPSU is 650W, peak load 109W (17%).
Fix: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.
Network risk
Risk: criticalThe workload wants 10000 Mbps but the config only provides 1000 Mbps.
Fix: Add a 10G NIC or upgrade the platform.
Expansion risk
Risk: low2 PCIe, 2 M.2, 2 SATA, 1 bays free.
Fix: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
Upgrade risk
Risk: low2024 platform — current generation with a forward-looking socket/feature set.
Fix: Buy for the workload, not the socket — upgrade paths are a bonus, not a guarantee.
Audit found 1 critical and 1 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
CriticalTotal (2328€) exceeds your budget (1600€) by 728€ (46%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget.
Action: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Category: balance
Review
WarningRequested 10000 Mbps but board AMD B650 has max 1000 Mbps onboard and no free PCIe slot — staying on onboard networking. Add a board with a free slot for 2.5G/10G.
Action: Weigh this trade-off against your priorities.
Category: balance
Use NAS-rated drives
OptimizationDesktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.
Action: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.
Category: storage
Plan faster networking
Optimization1G networking is fine today but will bottleneck multi-user media or big NAS transfers at 48TB.
Action: Budget for a 2.5G/10G NIC and switch later, or spec it now.
Category: network
Add a UPS
OptionalAn always-on server holding data should survive power blips.
Action: Add an online/line-interactive UPS sized to the build's idle draw.
Category: power
Keep a backup off-box
OptionalRedundancy inside the box does not survive fire, theft or a whole-array fault.
Action: Mirror the important data to an external drive, a second box, or cloud.
Category: storage
Drive bays remain
Future1 drive bay(s) free for future capacity.
Action: Expand capacity in pairs (mirror/parity) when needed.
Category: storage
PCIe slot available
Future2 free PCIe slot(s) for a NIC, HBA or GPU later.
Action: Use it for a 10G NIC, extra HBA, or an accelerator when the need appears.
Category: expansion
RAM is maxed out is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.
RAM is maxed out
Why: All RAM slots are used and the workload already sits at 75% — the next memory need means replacing kits or a new build.
What to do: Buy a single larger kit now, or plan the RAM for the full lifecycle.
Storage growing
Why: 60% of capacity in use — comfortable today, tighter over a few years.
What to do: Plan the growth curve; keep at least one bay free for the next drive.
1G networking becomes the ceiling
Why: A 1000 Mbps link will cap NAS transfers and multi-user media before the CPU or disks do.
What to do: Add a 2.5G/10G NIC when the switch investment makes sense.
RAM is the closest to its limit (75% of capacity in use) — it will likely force the next upgrade.
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tower build on LGA 2066 + Intel X299 · Idle 48 W · balanced
≈ €2,526
| Role | Component | Qty | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i7 7820X | 1 | ≈ €224 | … |
| motherboard | Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 3 Pro LGA2066 DDR4 ATX | 1 | ≈ €203 | … |
| ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4-4000 CL18 64GB (2x32GB) | 1 | ≈ €137 | … |
| case | Cougar DarkBlader-G ATX Full Tower Black / Silver with Tempered Glass Side Panel and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Front Panel | 1 | ≈ €124 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | Mistel MX650 Black FANLESS ATX 650W Fully Modular 80+ Platinum | 1 | ≈ €97 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos M 36TB 3.5" HDD 7200RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s | 2 | ≈ €1,584 | … |
| Total: | ≈ €2,526 | |||
tower build on LGA 2066 + Intel X299 · Idle 48 W · balanced
≈ €2,526
| Role | Component | Qty | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i7 7820X | 1 | ≈ €224 | … |
| motherboard | Gigabyte X299 AORUS Gaming 3 Pro LGA2066 DDR4 ATX | 1 | ≈ €203 | … |
| ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4-4000 CL18 64GB (2x32GB) | 1 | ≈ €137 | … |
| case | Cougar DarkBlader-G ATX Full Tower Black / Silver with Tempered Glass Side Panel and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A Front Panel | 1 | ≈ €124 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | Mistel MX650 Black FANLESS ATX 650W Fully Modular 80+ Platinum | 1 | ≈ €97 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos M 36TB 3.5" HDD 7200RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s | 2 | ≈ €1,584 | … |
| Total: | ≈ €2,526 | |||
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