Networking
MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM $149 – $199
High-performance 24-port gigabit switch with 2x 10G SFP+ uplinks. Budget-friendly backbone for connecting multiple GPU machines in a home AI lab.
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Specifications Ports 24x GbE, 2x SFP+ 10G Switching 68 Gbps CPU ARM 800MHz Management RouterOS / SwOS Rack Mount 1U
Pros Incredible value for a managed switch 10G uplinks for backbone RouterOS is extremely flexible Cons Steep learning curve for RouterOS Fan noise under load No PoE support Pair-buy essentials
Pairs with your MikroTik CRS326-24G-2S+RM Multi-GPU rigs and training boxes need redundant power, monitored cooling, and battery backup. Keeps uptime high.
⚡ Corsair HX1500i (2025) 1500W ATX 3.1 PSU
$420 – $500
1500W Cybenetics Platinum + ATX 3.1 + native 12V-2x6 — stable under dual-GPU training spikes.
🌡️ Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Extreme (2g)
$25 – $40
Lower thermal resistance than MX-6; holds up at 90°C+ sustained loads for 12+ months.
💨 Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 A-RGB
$110 – $150
Best-in-class 360mm AIO. Handles 280W+ CPU TDP without throttling during data prep.
Show 3 more → Show fewer 💾 Crucial T705 4TB Gen5 NVMe w/ Heatsink
$420 – $580
14,100 MB/s with integrated heatsink — removes I/O as a bottleneck on dataset-heavy training.
🔋 APC Smart-UPS 2200VA Rackmount (SMT2200RM2UC)
$1,000 – $1,400
2200VA pure sine, 2U rackmount, SmartConnect — runtime to checkpoint and shut down cleanly.
🪝 Acer GPU Support Bracket (Magnetic Base)
$15 – $25
Multi-GPU rigs sag fast. Magnetic base + non-slip foot keeps each card level — install one per slot.
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