A large expandable home server, unlike a Mac mini setup
A Gigabyte MC62-G40 is being used for a large build with a Pro 3945WX processor. The board is made for the WRX80 platform and has a large SP3 socket plus seven PCIe slots. Its main appeal is the 128 PCIe lanes, which make it possible to connect many add-on cards such as s, storage cards, or network cards.
The planned use is a Proxmox host for , storage, and local AI experiments. The board was bought through AliExpress, where the seller later asked for an extra $75 shipping fee, but the board arrived even though that fee was not paid.
Key points
- The build uses a Gigabyte MC62-G40 bought from AliExpress.
- It is planned around a Pro 3945WX processor and the WRX80 platform.
- Seven PCIe slots and 128 PCIe lanes are the main reason for choosing it.
- The goal is to run Proxmox for , storage, and local AI experiments.
- The seller asked for $75 extra shipping after purchase, but the board arrived without that payment.