AMDCPUsAMD Ryzen Threadripper 9970X32-core Threadripper CPU for dense work and virtualizationSTR532 cores350W TDP32 cores, 64 threads, 350W, sTR5 platform$2,499Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
AMDCPUsAMD Ryzen Threadripper 9980X64-core Threadripper CPU for maximum workstation densitySTR564 cores350W TDP64 cores, 128 threads, 350W, sTR5 platform$4,999Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
AMDCPUsAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX16-core PRO Threadripper for workstation buildsSTR516 cores350W TDP16 cores, 32 threads, 350W, ECC RDIMM platform$1,649Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
AMDCPUsAMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9975WX32-core PRO Threadripper for dense workstation racksSTR532 cores350W TDP32 cores, 64 threads, 350W, ECC RDIMM platform$4,099Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
CrucialMemoryCrucial 64GB DDR5-5600 UDIMMConsumer DDR5 kit for boards that do not use ECCDDR564GB2 DIMMs2x32GB non-ECC UDIMM kit for mainstream Intel platforms$169Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
CrucialMemoryCrucial 128GB DDR5-5600 ECC RDIMMRegistered DDR5 kit for Threadripper workstation boardsDDR5-ECC128GB4 DIMMs4x32GB ECC RDIMM kit for TRX50 and similar platforms$499Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
JonsboChassisJonsbo N4Compact NAS chassis with room for a serious storage stackmini-itx8x 3.5-inch bays70mm cooler clearance8x 3.5-inch bays, mini-ITX support, SFX PSU, tight cooler clearance$299Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
SilverStoneChassisSilverStone RM41-5064U rack chassis for standard ATX lab buildsmini-itx, micro-atx, atx8x 3.5-inch bays148mm cooler clearanceATX and micro-ATX support, ATX PSU support, long GPU clearance$429Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
SupermicroChassisSupermicro 2U 12-BayDense 2U platform that needs low-profile planningmicro-atx, atx12x 3.5-inch bays65mm cooler clearance12x 3.5-inch bays, low-profile expansion, rails recommended$699Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
ASRock RackMotherboardsASRock Rack W680D4ID-2TMini-ITX board for Intel homelab boxes with ECC supportMINI-ITXLGA1700DDR4-ECC2 DIMM slotsLGA1700, DDR4 ECC, 2x M.2, dual 10GbE$499Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
ASRock RackMotherboardsASRock Rack X570D4UMicro-ATX AMD server board with good expansionMICRO-ATXAM4DDR4-ECC4 DIMM slotsAM4, DDR4 ECC, 2x M.2, IPMI, dual Intel NICs$429Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
SupermicroMotherboardsSupermicro X13SAE-FATX workstation/server board for rack buildsATXLGA1700DDR5-ECC4 DIMM slotsLGA1700, DDR5 ECC, 3x PCIe slots, IPMI$549Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
IntelCPUsIntel Core i5-14500Efficient mixed-use CPU with Quick SyncLGA170014 cores65W TDP14 cores total, strong media support, modest power draw$249Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
AMDCPUsAMD Ryzen 7 5700XBalanced CPU for Proxmox and general servicesAM48 cores65W TDP8 cores, low cost, good efficiency for AM4 builds$179Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
IntelCPUsIntel Xeon W-1250EECC-friendly 6-core option for lower-profile buildsLGA17006 cores80W TDP6 cores, ECC support, lower power envelope$299Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
NoctuaCoolingNoctua NH-L12SLow-profile cooler for compact and 2U-adjacent buildsLGA1700, AM470mm2W70mm class height, broad socket support$69Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
NoctuaCoolingNoctua NH-U12AHigh-performance tower cooler for 4U systemsLGA1700, AM4158mm4W158mm class cooling for higher sustained workloads$129Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
DynatronCoolingDynatron 2U Active CoolerShort cooler for dense rack systemsLGA1700, AM464mm6W2U-friendly height and focused airflow$59Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
KingstonMemoryKingston 64GB DDR4 ECC Kit2x32GB kit for compact boardsDDR4-ECC64GB2 DIMMsDDR4 ECC, two modules, good starter point$189Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
KingstonMemoryKingston 128GB DDR4 ECC Kit4x32GB kit for virtualization and storage hostsDDR4-ECC128GB4 DIMMsDDR4 ECC, larger capacity, fills four slots$349Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
CrucialMemoryCrucial 96GB DDR5 ECC Kit2x48GB kit for newer Intel platformsDDR5-ECC96GB2 DIMMsDDR5 ECC, high density, two modules$389Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
KingstonMemoryKingston 128GB DDR5 ECC Kit4x32GB kit for higher capacity Intel workstationsDDR5-ECC128GB4 DIMMsDDR5 ECC, four modules, larger capacity for virtualization$499Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
CorsairPowerCorsair SF750Quiet SFX unit for compact homelab cases750WSFX750W, SFX, efficient enough for dense mini-ITX builds$169Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
SeasonicPowerSeasonic Focus 850ATX PSU for 4U builds and optional GPU headroom850WATX850W, ATX, solid fit for rack towers$149Buy on AmazonAdd Compare
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