Hardware Build Guides

10 rig categories, three budget tiers each (~30 builds): components, indicative prices, and what each tier is actually for.

• Deep Learning Workstation — Local training rigs that actually finish runs.
• Rackmount Server — 1U/2U machines for the closet-turned-datacenter.
• 10GbE Network Switch — SFP+ spine for storage and lab traffic.
• NVMe Storage Array — PCIe Gen4/Gen5 arrays that keep pace with compute.
• Mac Studio Developer Rig — Apple silicon desktops for iOS and web dev workloads.
• UPS (Online / Pure Sine) — Power that does not lie about being clean.
• Standing Desk Setup — Dual-motor desks and the accessories that finish the build.
• Split Ergonomic Keyboard — Keyboards your wrists will write thank-you notes for.
• Reference Audio Monitors — Flat-response monitors for editing rooms and stream studios.
• Raspberry Pi 5 Cluster — Low-power k3s labs that teach real distributed lessons.

Prices are indicative bands, refreshed quarterly — confirm before buying.

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