HomelabConfig

Design your infrastructure.

The ultimate compatibility checker and system builder dedicated to enterprise-grade homelabs. Select chassis, validate PCIe lanes, and calculate power draw without the guesswork.

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HomelabConfig System Builder Interface

Completed Builds

Ready-to-build configurations

Three fully compatible homelab builds, every component validated against chassis constraints, PCIe lanes, and power budget.

Jonsbo N4 chassis
Entry Level

Compact NAS

Mini-ITX build for home media, Plex, and light containerized workloads. Eight drive bays in a quiet, small footprint.

  • ChassisJonsbo N4
  • CPUIntel Core i5-14500
  • RAM64 GB DDR4 ECC
  • Storage2× 8 TB HDD + NVMe boot
  • PSU500 W SFX

Total build

$1,821

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SilverStone RM41-506 chassis
Mid Level

Rack Workstation

4U rack unit with IPMI, ECC memory, and dual 10 GbE. The go-to for Proxmox, TrueNAS, or a small Kubernetes cluster.

  • ChassisSilverStone RM41-506
  • CPUIntel Core i5-14500
  • RAM128 GB DDR4 ECC
  • Storage4× 8 TB HDD + NVMe boot
  • PSU850 W ATX

Total build

$2,856

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Supermicro chassis
Max Level

Enterprise Stack

Full enterprise chassis with SAS expansion, 128 GB ECC, and 25 GbE. Built for virtualisation, AI/ML workloads, and long-term expansion.

  • ChassisSupermicro SC836
  • CPUIntel Xeon w5-3435X
  • RAM128 GB DDR5 ECC
  • Storage8× 16 TB SAS + HBA
  • PSU1000 W redundant

Total build

$5,191

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Enterprise Hardware

Extensive database covering Xeon, EPYC, SAS HBAs, and server chassis that consumer builders ignore.

Lane Validation

Strict PCIe lane and form-factor validation. Never buy an EE-ATX board for an ATX chassis again.

Power & Thermal

Estimated idle and load power consumption metrics to help you size your UPS and cooling solutions.

How it works

From chassis selection to shareable link in three straightforward steps.

1

Select Your Chassis

Start with the chassis that fits your rack. Form factor, drive bays, and clearances are locked in from the start.

2

Validate Compatibility

Every added component is checked against your chassis and existing parts. PCIe lanes, socket types, and form factors are enforced automatically.

3

Share Your Build

Generate a shareable link to your configuration. Anyone with the link can view or clone your exact build.

Parts Catalog

158 parts across 14 categories

Browse chassis, motherboards, CPUs, coolers, storage, networking, and power components. Filter by manufacturer, price, and availability. Compare up to 4 parts side by side.

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158

All products in catalog

14

Chassis to accessories

4

Side-by-side comparison

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