This is another Proxmox Server Build with a variation using the Minisforum BD795i SE motherboard and a few differences here. This is a great board that will allow building your own home server for self-hosting. Check out the links below for the build of materials.
Written blog post:
https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2025/03/home-server-build-2025-run-proxmox-or-vmware-esxi-16-cores-and-128gb-ram/
Build of materials (below are Amazon affiliate links that I earn a small commission on):
Link to motherboard on Minisforum site: https://bit.ly/4i7ypZI
Minisforum BD795i SE – https://amzn.to/4ilUC68
RackChoice 2U Micro ATX Compact – https://amzn.to/3CeIW5H
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 V2 – https://amzn.to/4aFXhET
Artic P12 slim fan – https://amzn.to/3DwwnmD
Crucial 96GB kit of DDR5 SODIMM memory kit – https://amzn.to/40w3ONQ
Intel X520-DA2 10 GbE network adapter – https://amzn.to/4jv05ZA
Samsung EVO 990 Pro 2TB – https://amzn.to/40OwtiA
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Introduction to my Proxmox Server Build Option 2 – 0:00
Use case for this build – 0:59
Minisforum BD795i SE motherboard – 1:14
compared to the BD795M motherboard – 2:00
Ryzen 9 7945HX processor – 2:25
Virtualization benefits, power usage for home server, etc – 3:00
Memory support for 128 GB memory unofficially – 3:25
Storage options, no SATA ports, etc – 3:52
M.2 slots, performance, specs – 4:10
PCIe x16 slot and capabilities – 4:46
Add-in cards for networking, etc – 5:16
Power efficieny and cooling – 5:28
Needs a 120mm fan – 5:40
It supports bifurcation on the PCIe slot – 5:55
Rackchoice 2U server case – 6:15
Talking about 128 GB of RAM in 2025 – 6:42
Talking about a boot drive for Proxmox – 7:11
Intel X520 10 GbE card for networking and ESXi compatibility – 7:43
Cooler Master MWE Gold 850 PSU – 8:13
Arctic P12 slim 120mm fan – 8:45
Talking about the overview and thoughts on the server – 9:12
Walkthrough on bifurcation – 9:59
Final thoughts on the build – 12:15
