Een thuisserver voor Jellyfin met hardware-transcoding en mediaopslag.
Aanbevolen build
Architectuur: tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel B760
≈ €1,681
Totaal
Beoordelingtight_on_cpu
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 · 2× 3.5″
cooling
passive · 150 W TDP
psu
650 W · platinum · modular
storage
NVME · 8 TB
storage
3.5 HDD · 32 TB
gpu
6 GB VRAM · 70 W · CUDA
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Based on your goals you need roughly 8 CPU threads, 43GB RAM and 32TB of storage with dedicated GPU capability. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Value build — most for your money — 1681€ purchase, ~42W idle, ~191€/year energy (≈574€ 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 43GB the workload requires. MSI GeForce RTX 3050 Low Profile OC 6GB: 6GB VRAM selected for your dedicated GPU need. Chose Intel Core i3 14100F over AMD Ryzen 3 4100: better overall fit for your priorities. Build DNA: performance 85, value 79, efficiency 67, expandability 66, silence 95, longevity 97 — overall 80/100. Heads-up: Total (1681€) exceeds your budget (900€) by 781€ (87%). 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 — 1819€, DNA 90/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 2106€, DNA 90/100, balanced.
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diy · tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel B760
We splitsen je build op in de prestaties die je nodig hebt, de prestaties die je koopt en de prestaties die je waarschijnlijk dagelijks gebruikt. Als de kloof groot is, koop je te veel.
The build is tight on resources for the stated workload — it may struggle under load.
| Prestaties die ik nodig heb | Prestaties die ik koop | Waarschijnlijk gebruikt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU-threads | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| RAM | 43 | 64 | 34 |
| Opslag | 32 | 40 | 32 |
| GPU-VRAM | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| Netwerk | 1.0G | 1.0G | 1.0G |
Wat dit betekent
Een uitlegbare toekomstbestendigheidsscore, de Homelab Risk Score, een laatste audit vóór aankoop en wat na verloop van tijd de beperkende factor wordt.
Gebalanceerde toekomstbestendigheid
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: 1 PCIe slot(s), 1 M.2, 3 SATA, 1 drive bay(s), 0 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 80% utilized with 1 free drive bay(s) and 3 free SATA port(s).
0 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 68% 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.
A 6GB GPU is present — AI and transcoding workloads are covered.
Laag risico
Low risk (13/100) — sensible redundancy and headroom; no single point of failure is exposed.
Single point of failure
Risico: lowStorage has redundancy (mirror) — a single drive failure does not take the array down.
Oplossing: Continue a 3-2-1 backup strategy; redundancy is not a backup.
Storage risk
Risico: medium1 desktop hard drive(s) — not rated for 24/7 duty, vibration or heat; higher long-run failure risk.
Oplossing: For an always-on system, prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives; monitor SMART and replace before the warranty ends.
Data loss risk
Risico: lowRedundancy protects against drive failure, though it is not a substitute for backups.
Oplossing: Follow a 3-2-1 backup rule: at least one copy off the box.
Power risk
Risico: lowPSU is 650W, peak load 172W (26%).
Oplossing: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.
Network risk
Risico: lowSingle 2500 Mbps NIC — a switch/port failure takes the box fully offline, and multi-user media can saturate 2500 Mbps.
Oplossing: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.
Expansion risk
Risico: low1 PCIe, 1 M.2, 3 SATA, 1 bays free.
Oplossing: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
Upgrade risk
Risico: low2024 platform — current generation with a forward-looking socket/feature set.
Oplossing: Buy for the workload, not the socket — upgrade paths are a bonus, not a guarantee.
Audit found 3 critical and 0 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
KritiekTotal (1681€) exceeds your budget (900€) by 781€ (87%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget.
Actie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Categorie: balance
Check the balance
KritiekThis build may struggle with the stated workload.
Actie: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.
Categorie: balance
CPU close to the limit
KritiekThe workload uses 100% of the CPU — little headroom for background tasks or growth.
Actie: Consider a stronger CPU or drop a secondary workload.
Categorie: compute
Use NAS-rated drives
OptimalisatieDesktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.
Actie: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.
Categorie: storage
Add a UPS
OptioneelAn always-on server holding data should survive power blips.
Actie: Add an online/line-interactive UPS sized to the build's idle draw.
Categorie: power
Keep a backup off-box
OptioneelRedundancy inside the box does not survive fire, theft or a whole-array fault.
Actie: Mirror the important data to an external drive, a second box, or cloud.
Categorie: storage
Drive bays remain
Toekomst1 drive bay(s) free for future capacity.
Actie: Expand capacity in pairs (mirror/parity) when needed.
Categorie: storage
PCIe slot available
Toekomst1 free PCIe slot(s) for a NIC, HBA or GPU later.
Actie: Use it for a 10G NIC, extra HBA, or an accelerator when the need appears.
Categorie: expansion
RAM is maxed out is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.
RAM is maxed out
Waarom: All RAM slots are used and the workload already sits at 68% — the next memory need means replacing kits or a new build.
Wat te doen: Buy a single larger kit now, or plan the RAM for the full lifecycle.
Storage nearly full
Waarom: 80% of raw capacity is already in use — media libraries and backups grow fast.
Wat te doen: Expanding is easy: add a drive to the free bays/ports.
CPU is the next bottleneck
Waarom: The CPU runs at 100% of capacity — new services or more users will hit the wall first.
Wat te doen: 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.
Alternatieve varianten die de engine voor hetzelfde scenario genereerde — tik erop om de onderdelen te zien.
tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Idle 36 W · balanced
≈ €1,819
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Black | 1 | €94 | … |
| 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 32TB 3.5" HDD 7200RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €704 | … |
| gpu | XFX Speedster SWFT 210 AMD Radeon™ RX 6650 XT Core Gaming Graphics Card with 8GB GDDR6, AMD RDNA™ 2 | 1 | ≈ €304 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €1,819 | |||
tower build on LGA 2066 + Intel X299 · Idle 63 W · balanced
≈ €2,106
| Rol | Onderdeel | Aant. | Prijs | Kopen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Black | 1 | €94 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | SeaSonic PRIME Fanless Black 700W Fully Modular 80+ Titanium Certified | 1 | €283 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos M 32TB 3.5" HDD 7200RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €704 | … |
| gpu | MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G GAMING V1 | 1 | ≈ €304 | … |
| Totaal: | ≈ €2,106 | |||
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