Hardware
Hardware
To support the desired architecture, I will rely on a Proxmox VE (PVE) Host powered by the following hardware:
| Component | Model | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-14400 | 147€ | Amazon |
| Motherboard | MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 | 137€ | Amazon |
| RAM | KINGSTON Fury Beast 32 Go DDR4 3200 MHz | 49€ | Rue du Commerce |
| PSU | Be Quiet ! Pure Power 12 550W 80+ Gold | 83€ | Rue du Commerce |
| Cooler | Be Quiet ! Pure Rock 3 Black | 35€ | Rue du Commerce |
| Case | Lian Li Lancool 217 | 130€ | Rue du Commerce |
| SSD (OS) | Crucial CT 1000MX500SSD1 1Tb | owned | Amazon |
| NVMe 1 | WD_BLACK SN7100 500Gb | 49€ | Amazon |
| NVMe 2 | WD_PC SN720 512Gb | owned | Recovered from a laptop |
| HDD |
Total price (without drives) : 630%
I started off without buying the HDDs because of their price. Instead, I used 1Tb drives recovered from old PCs I've had lying around for some time.
For refurbished hard drives, the main retailers I looked up are:
- ServerPartsDeals: Seller refurbished drives with limited warranty (usually 90 days).
- GoHardDrives: Many choices, extended warranties based on drive condition.
- Amazon Resale: Some choices, more relevant for high-end drives such as Barracuda, Ironwolf, etc.
Building
This was my first time building a computer, so it was important to me that I took time and care to install each piece correctly without damaging any. Therefore, I followed this Linus Tech Tips guide on YouTube.
Next Steps
Now that the hardware is assembled, the next step is to install the operating system.