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Arkitektur: sff build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
≈ €1,140
Totalt
Bedömningbalanced
cpu
4C/8T · 4.7 GHz · 60 W
motherboard
Intel Z790 · ATX · 3× 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 · 16 TB
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Based on your goals you need roughly 4 CPU threads, 26GB RAM and 5TB of storage. This system runs 24/7, so energy matters. Recommended: the Smart build — best all-round — 1140€ purchase, ~35W idle, ~130€/year energy (≈390€ over 3 years). Intel Core i3 14100: 8 threads covers the 4 needed with headroom. Motherboard Intel Z790 (LGA 1700): matches the CPU socket and case size. RAM: 64GB DDR4 — meets the 26GB the workload requires. Chose Intel Core i3 14100 over Intel Core i3 14100F: better overall fit for your priorities. Build DNA: performance 100, value 89, efficiency 73, expandability 100, silence 95, longevity 100 — overall 91/100. Heads-up: Total (1140€) exceeds your budget (500€) by 640€ (128%). Ranking already prefers in-budget variants — this one is shown for comparison; check the value variant or raise the budget. What limits you first: CPU. Alternatives: Value build — most for your money — 1140€, DNA 90/100, balanced · Long-term build — expandable & future-proof — 1248€, DNA 92/100, balanced · Build yourself — for comparison — 1140€, DNA 91/100, balanced.
Systemet som helhet — före inköpslistan.
Systemet som helhet — före inköpslistan.
diy · sff build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790
Vi delar upp ditt bygge i prestandan du behöver, prestandan du köper och prestandan du sannolikt använder dagligen. När gapet är stort köper du för mycket.
BALANCED — bygget är dimensionerat nära vad arbetsbelastningen kräver.
| Prestanda jag behöver | Prestanda jag köper | Sannolikt använder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU-trådaroverbuy | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| RAMoverbuy | 26 | 64 | 18 |
| Lagringoverbuy | 5 | 24 | 4 |
| GPU-VRAM | — | — | — |
| Nätverk | 2.5G | 1.0G | 1.0G |
Vad detta betyder
En förklarbar framtidssäkerhetspoäng, Homelab Risk Score, en slutlig köpaudit och vad som blir den begränsande faktorn över tid.
Stark framtidssäkerhet
Strong future-proofing (79/100) — this build should stay relevant for years without major surgery.
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, 3 SATA, 1 drive bay(s), 2 RAM slot(s) free.
Storage is 19% utilized with 1 free drive bay(s) and 3 free SATA port(s).
2 RAM slot(s) free; memory is 41% 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.
No GPU, but there is room (2 PCIe slot(s), PSU headroom 6.3x) to add one for AI/transcoding.
Måttlig risk
Moderate risk (41/100) — a few items are worth fixing before you commit (see checklist).
Single point of failure
Risk: highStorage 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.
Storage risk
Risk: medium1 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.
Data loss risk
Risk: critical2 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.
Power risk
Risk: lowPSU is 650W, peak load 104W (16%).
Åtgärd: PSU sizing leaves healthy headroom for spikes and future parts.
Network risk
Risk: lowSingle 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.
Expansion risk
Risk: low2 PCIe, 2 M.2, 3 SATA, 1 bays free.
Åtgärd: Healthy room for future drives, NICs and accelerators.
Upgrade risk
Risk: low2024 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.
Audit found 2 critical and 0 warning item(s) worth fixing before you buy.
Check the balance
KritiskTotal (1140€) exceeds your budget (500€) by 640€ (128%). 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.
Kategori: balance
No storage redundancy
Kritisk2 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.
Kategori: storage
Use NAS-rated drives
OptimeringDesktop drives in an always-on NAS/server role have higher long-run failure rates.
Åtgärd: Prefer NAS/CMR-rated drives for 24/7 duty.
Kategori: storage
Add a UPS
ValfrittAn always-on server holding data should survive power blips.
Åtgärd: Add an online/line-interactive UPS sized to the build's idle draw.
Kategori: power
Keep a backup off-box
ValfrittRedundancy 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.
Kategori: storage
RAM expansion available
Framtid2 RAM slot(s) free for a later upgrade.
Åtgärd: Leave them free until the workload actually grows.
Kategori: memory
Drive bays remain
Framtid1 drive bay(s) free for future capacity.
Åtgärd: Expand capacity in pairs (mirror/parity) when needed.
Kategori: storage
PCIe slot available
Framtid2 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.
Kategori: expansion
Nothing obvious becomes a limiting factor in the near term — this build should age well.
CPU is the closest to its limit (50% of capacity in use) — it will likely force the next upgrade.
Alternativa varianter som motorn genererade för samma scenario — tryck för att se delarna.
sff build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Tomgång 35 W · balanced
≈ €1,140
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i3 14100 | 1 | €164 | … |
| 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 X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,140 | |||
sff build on LGA 1851 + Intel B860 · Tomgång 34 W · balanced
≈ €1,248
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core Ultra 5 225F | 1 | €229 | … |
| motherboard | ASRock B860 Lightning WiFi DDR5 ATX | 1 | ≈ €139 | … |
| ram | TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert Black / Gold DDR5-6400 CL32 48GB (2x24GB) | 1 | ≈ €169 | … |
| case | Fractal Design Meshify C ATX Mid Tower Black | 1 | €94 | … |
| cooling | Thermalright Le Grand Macho Air 159mm Fanless | 1 | ≈ €35 | … |
| psu | be quiet! Dark Power 12 Black 750W Fully Modular 80+ Titanium Certified | 1 | ≈ €108 | … |
| storage | Rocket Q NVMe SSD | 1 | €122 | … |
| storage | Seagate Exos X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,248 | |||
sff build on LGA 1700 + Intel Z790 · Tomgång 35 W · balanced
≈ €1,140
| Roll | Komponent | Antal | Pris | Köp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel Core i3 14100 | 1 | €164 | … |
| 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 X18 16TB HDD 3.5" SAS 12.0 Gb/s | 1 | ≈ €352 | … |
| Totalt: | ≈ €1,140 | |||
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