Intel Core i5-14400F · Intel B760 · 64GB DDR4 · 4TB NVMe + 3TB HDD build
Smart build — best all-round · tower build on LGA 1700 + Intel B760
Delar · Smart build — best all-round≈ €930
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motherboardASRock B760M Pro-A D4 LGA1700 DDR4 Micro ATXIntel B760 · MATX · 2× M.2Alternativ och byte€101Hämtar priser…
ramCorsair Vengeance LPX Black DDR4-4000 CL18 64GB (2x32GB)64 GB DDR4 · 4000 MT/sAlternativ och byte≈ €469Hämtar priser…
caseGeometric Future Model 5 Fanless ATX Mid Tower White Tempered Glass Side PanelATX/MATX/ITX/EATX · 2× 3.5″Alternativ och byte€19Hämtar priser…
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Tomgång
43W
Typisk
65W
Topp
109W
Energi / år
≈ €161
Prestanda76
Värde19
Effektivitet66
Utbyggbarhet81
Tystnad50
Livslängd80
Tillförlitlighet60
Totalt52
Framtidssäkerhetspoäng
Stark framtidssäkerhet79/100
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.
Expansion90
Expansion headroom: 3 PCIe slot(s), 1 M.2, 3 SATA, 1 drive bay(s), 2 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage growth70
Storage is 71% utilized with 1 free drive bay(s) and 3 free SATA port(s).
Memory growth75
2 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 75% 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 change70
No GPU, but there is room (3 PCIe slot(s), PSU headroom 4.1x) to add one for AI/transcoding.
Homelab Risk Score
Måttlig risk41/100
Moderate risk (41/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).
high
Single point of failure
Storage 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.
medium
Storage risk
1 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.
critical
Data loss risk
2 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.
low
Power risk
PSU is 450W, peak load 109W (24%).Åtgärd: 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.Åtgärd: Consider a second NIC or a managed switch; for heavy media, plan for 2.5/10G before the build.
low
Expansion risk
3 PCIe, 1 M.2, 3 SATA, 1 bays free.Åtgärd: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
low
Upgrade risk
2024 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.
Slutlig byggaudit
Audit found 5 critical and 0 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
5 Kritisk1 Optimering2 Valfritt3 Framtid
Kritisk
Check the balance
No second-hand part won on value — this plan shows new hardware even though used was allowed.Åtgärd: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.balance
Kritisk
Check the balance
Total (930€) exceeds your budget (500€) by 430€ (86%). 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.balance
Kritisk
Check the balance
This build may struggle with the stated workload.Åtgärd: Reconsider the config for the stated workload or budget before buying.balance
Kritisk
No storage redundancy
2 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.storage
Kritisk
CPU close to the limit
The workload uses 100% of the CPU — little headroom for background tasks or growth.Åtgärd: Consider a stronger CPU or drop a secondary workload.compute
Optimering
Use NAS-rated drives
Desktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.Åtgärd: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.storage
Valfritt
Add a UPS
An always-on server holding data should survive power blips.Åtgärd: Add a line-interactive UPS sized for the build's peak draw (≥ 10 min at typical load for a clean shutdown).power
Valfritt
Keep a backup off-box
Redundancy 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.storage
Framtid
RAM expansion available
2 RAM slot(s) free for a later upgrade.Åtgärd: Leave them free until the workload actually grows.memory
Framtid
Drive bays remain
1 drive bay(s) free for future capacity.Åtgärd: Expand capacity in pairs (mirror/parity) when needed.storage
Framtid
PCIe slot available
3 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.expansion
Vad som blir gränsen
CPU is the next bottleneck is the most likely thing to date this build within 1-2y.
1-2y
CPU is the next bottleneck
Varför: The CPU runs at 100% of capacity — new services or more users will hit the wall first.Vad du ska göra: Consider a stronger CPU within the same socket generation while it is still cheap.
3-5y
Storage growing
Varför: 71% of capacity in use — comfortable today, tighter over a few years.Vad du ska göra: Plan the growth curve; keep at least one bay free for the next drive.
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