Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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:
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: bit.ly/4i7ypZI
BD795i SE:
Minisforum BD795i SE mini-ITX motherboard – geni.us/minisforumbd795ise
RackChoice 2U Micro ATX Compact Rackmount – geni.us/rackchoice2u
Coolermaster MWE Gold 850 – geni.us/coolermaster850
Crucial 128 GB 5600MT/sec RAM – geni.us/crucial128gbramkit
Kingston 240 GB drive for boot – geni.us/kingston240
Intel X520-DA2 10 GbE network adapter – geni.us/intelx520
Samsung EVO 990 Pro 2TB – geni.us/samsung990pro2tb
Artic P12 slim fan – geni.us/arcticp8
Check out the VHT forums to get your questions answered: virtualizationhowto.com/community
★ Subscribe to the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCrxcWtpd1IGHG9RbD_9380A?sub_confirmation=1
★ My blog: virtualizationhowto.com
★ Twitter: twitter.com/vspinmaster
★ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandon-lee-vht
★ Github: github.com/brandonleegit
★ Facebook: facebook.com/people/VirtualizationHowto/100092747277326
★ Discord: discord.gg/Zb46NV6mB3
★ Pinterest: pinterest.com/brandonleevht
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
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:
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: bit.ly/4i7ypZI
BD795i SE:
Minisforum BD795i SE mini-ITX motherboard – geni.us/minisforumbd795ise
RackChoice 2U Micro ATX Compact Rackmount – geni.us/rackchoice2u
Coolermaster MWE Gold 850 – geni.us/coolermaster850
Crucial 128 GB 5600MT/sec RAM – geni.us/crucial128gbramkit
Kingston 240 GB drive for boot – geni.us/kingston240
Intel X520-DA2 10 GbE network adapter – geni.us/intelx520
Samsung EVO 990 Pro 2TB – geni.us/samsung990pro2tb
Artic P12 slim fan – geni.us/arcticp8
Check out the VHT forums to get your questions answered: virtualizationhowto.com/community
★ Subscribe to the channel: youtube.com/channel/UCrxcWtpd1IGHG9RbD_9380A?sub_confirmation=1
★ My blog: virtualizationhowto.com
★ Twitter: twitter.com/vspinmaster
★ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brandon-lee-vht
★ Github: github.com/brandonleegit
★ Facebook: facebook.com/people/VirtualizationHowto/100092747277326
★ Discord: discord.gg/Zb46NV6mB3
★ Pinterest: pinterest.com/brandonleevht
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
