Custom Server for Deepseek & Storage

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Custom built server

Introduction

This post details a custom server build designed to run the Deepseek 71B model locally and serve as a high-capacity NAS for project documents. The goal is to provide a cost-effective, high-performance solution using consumer hardware available in Chile, while ensuring compatibility with Deepseek's demanding requirements and enterprise-grade storage needs. This guide is intended for IT professionals, researchers, and organizations interested in deploying advanced AI models and centralized storage on-premises.

Solution Overview

After analyzing Deepseek's hardware requirements (see previous post), I determined that running the 71B model locally requires a system with extremely high GPU VRAM, substantial system RAM, and fast storage. In addition, the server must function as a NAS, allowing secure access to project files from anywhere. The proposed solution leverages high-end consumer components for the best price/performance ratio, but requires careful selection and assembly due to compatibility and supply constraints in the Chilean market.

Parts List Table With GPU (Quick Reference)

Below is a summary table of the recommended components. Each part was chosen for its compatibility with multi-GPU deep learning workloads and large-scale storage. For detailed specs and rationale, see the sections below.

ComponentVendorModel/DescriptionPriceLinkNotes
CPUIntelIntel Core i9 14900K (BX8071514900K)CLP$622990Advantage StoreAvailable at multiple stores
MotherboardMSIMEG Z790 ACECLP$561694Infor Ingen StoreOnly at one store
RAMKingstonFury Beast KF556C40BBK4-128 (4 x 32 GBDIMM DDR5-5600)CLP$424204Wei StoreAvailable at multiple stores
GPUASUSROG-ASTRAL-RTX5090-O32G-GAMING [90YV0LW0-M0AA00]CLP$4114390Centrale StoreOnly one option. Need 2 of these.
SSD (OS)CrucialP3 Plus 1 TB (CT1000P3PSSD8)CLP$72990Winpy StoreAvailable at multiple stores
SSD (Model)CrucialP3 Plus 4 TB (CT4000P3PSSD8)CLP$270990Notebook StoreOnly at one store
HDD (Storage)SeagateIronWolf 12 TB (ST12000VN0008)CLP$306915PC Express Store4 needed. Only at one store
ChassisSegotepEndura Pro+ - WhiteCLP$84990Power Play StoreOnly at one store
PSUFSP GroupCANNON PRO FSP2000-52AGPBI (2000 W)CLP$525263N1G StoreOnly at one store
CoolingGameMaxIceBurg 240 Digital WHCLP$73034Infor Ingen StoreOnly at one store
OtherairMaxCombo Teclado y Mouse GMK-01CLP$9269BIP StoreMany options
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Total Build Price

As for 2025-05-15, the total build price is CLP$12,101,864

Parts List Table without GPU

Below is a summary table of the recommended components. Each part was chosen for its compatibility for large-scale storage. For detailed specs and rationale, see the sections below.

ComponentVendorModel/DescriptionPriceLinkNotes
CPUIntelIntel Core i9 14900K (BX8071514900K)CLP$622990Advantage StoreAvailable at multiple stores
MotherboardMSIMEG Z790 ACECLP$561694Infor Ingen StoreOnly at one store
RAMKingstonFury Beast KF556C40BBK4-128 (4 x 32 GBDIMM DDR5-5600)CLP$424204Wei StoreAvailable at multiple stores
SSD (OS)CrucialP3 Plus 1 TB (CT1000P3PSSD8)CLP$72990Winpy StoreAvailable at multiple stores
SSD (Model)CrucialP3 Plus 4 TB (CT4000P3PSSD8)CLP$270990Notebook StoreOnly at one store
HDD (Storage)SeagateIronWolf 12 TB (ST12000VN0008)CLP$306915PC Express Store4 needed. Only at one store
ChassisSegotepEndura Pro+ - WhiteCLP$84990Power Play StoreOnly at one store
PSUFSP GroupCANNON PRO FSP2000-52AGPBI (2000 W)CLP$525263N1G StoreOnly at one store
CoolingGameMaxIceBurg 240 Digital WHCLP$73034Infor Ingen StoreOnly at one store
OtherairMaxCombo Teclado y Mouse GMK-01CLP$9269BIP StoreMany options
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Total Build Price

As for 2025-05-15, the total build price without GPU is CLP$3,863,084

Estimated Electricity Consumption

Build OptionEstimated Power Draw (W)kWh/monthkWh/year
With 2× RTX 5090 GPUs1,6501,20514,460
Without GPU5003654,444
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Assumptions
  • "With GPU" estimate is based on previous calculations for a dual RTX 5090 build under full load (Own cost-risk assessment: 1,650W).
  • "Without GPU" estimate is based on typical component draw for the listed parts, excluding GPUs (approx. 500W continuous load).
  • Both assume 24/7 operation. Actual usage will vary with workload and power-saving features.

Parts in Specific

CPU Options

Intel Core i9 14900K (BX8071514900K)

Intel Core i9 14900K

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Price

CLP$622990

Motherboard Options

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Observation

The motherboard to choose must consider that ideally 2 GPU RTX5090 will be installed, as the Deepseek 71b model requires 2 RTX5090s to run locally. Therefore it is also important to note that the motherboard must have at least 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots.

MSI MEG Z790 ACE (Allows 2 RTX5090)

MSI MEG Z790 ACE

  • Fabricante: MSI
  • Socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790 (LGA 1700)
  • Slots memorias: 4x DDR5
  • Canales memoria: Dual channel
  • Formato: Extended ATX
  • Soporte RGB
    • 3x ARGB Programable (Addressable RGB / 3-pin / 5V)
    • 1x RGB Simple (4-pin / 12V)
  • Puertos de video
    • 2x Mini DisplayPort
  • Puertos de energía
    • 1x 24 pines (Motherboard)
    • 2x 8 pines (CPU)
  • Especificaciones secundarias
    • Soporte SLI: No
    • Soporte CrossFire: No
    • Soporte RAID: Sí
    • Conectores:
      • 1x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
      • 1x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
      • 1x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
      • 1x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
      • 1x M.2 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
    • 6x SATA (SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
  • Puertos
    • 2x Antenna Connector WI-FI 6 (802.11ax)
    • 1x BIOS Flashback button
    • 1x Clear CMOS button
    • 2x RJ45
    • 1x S/PDIF (óptico)
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4
    • 7x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2)
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2) Type-C
  • Expansiones
    • 1x PCI Express 4.0 x16
    • 2x PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Infor Ingen Store
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Price

CLP$561694

MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI (Allows 1 RTX 5090)

MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI

  • Fabricante: MSI

  • Socket: LGA 1700

  • Chipset: Intel Z790 (LGA 1700)

  • Slots memorias: 4x DDR5

  • Canales memoria: Dual channel

  • Formato: ATX

  • Soporte RGB:

    • 3x ARGB Programable (Addressable RGB / 3-pin / 5V)
    • 1x RGB Simple (4-pin / 12V)
  • Puertos de video:

    • 1x DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
  • Puertos de energía:

    • 1x 24 pines (Motherboard)
    • 2x 8 pines (CPU)
  • Especificaciones secundarias

    • Soporte SLI: No
    • Soporte CrossFire: No
    • Soporte RAID: Sí
    • Conectores:
      • 1x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
      • 3x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
      • 1x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
      • 8x SATA (SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
    • Puertos:
      • 2x Antenna Connector WI-FI 7 (802.11be)
      • 1x BIOS Flashback button
      • 1x Clear CMOS button
      • 1x RJ45
      • 1x S/PDIF (óptico)
      • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2)
      • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2) Type-C
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (USB 3.2) Type-C
    • Expansiones:
      • 1x PCI Express 3.0 x1
      • 1x PCI Express 4.0 x16
      • 1x PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Infor Ingen Store

  • Infographic Solutions Store

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Price

CLP$498094

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI (Allows 1 RTX 5090)

ASUS ROG STRIX Z690-F GAMING WIFI

  • Fabricante: ASUS
  • Socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z690 (LGA 1700)
  • Slots memorias: 4x DDR5
  • Canales memoria: Dual channel
  • Formato: ATX
  • Soporte RGB
    • 3x ARGB Programable (Addressable RGB / 3-pin / 5V)
    • 1x RGB Simple (4-pin / 12V)
  • Puertos de video
    • 1x DisplayPort
    • 1x HDMI
  • Puertos de energía
    • 1x 24 pines (Motherboard)
    • 2x 8 pines (CPU)
  • Especificaciones secundarias
    • Soporte SLI: No
    • Soporte CrossFire: No
    • Soporte RAID: Sí
    • Conectores:
      • 4x M.2
      • 6x SATA (SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
    • Puertos:
      • 2x Antenna Connector WI-FI 6 (802.11ax)
      • 1x BIOS Flashback button
      • 1x Clear CMOS button
      • 1x RJ45
      • 1x S/PDIF (óptico)
      • 2x USB 2.0
      • 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.2)
      • 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (USB 3.2) Type-C
    • Expansiones:
      • 1x PCI Express 3.0 x1
      • 1x PCI Express 3.0 x16
      • 1x PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Infor Ingen Store
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Price

CLP$487494

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7 (Allows 1 RTX 5090)

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X WIFI7

  • Fabricante: Gigabyte
  • Socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel Z790 (LGA 1700)
  • Slots memorias: 4x DDR5
  • Canales memoria: Dual channel
  • Formato: ATX
  • Soporte RGB:
    • 3x ARGB Programable (Addressable RGB / 3-pin / 5V)
    • 1x RGB Simple (4-pin / 12V)
  • Puertos de video:
    • 1x DisplayPort
    • 1x HDMI
  • Puertos de energía:
    • 1x 24 pines (Motherboard)
    • 2x 8 pines (CPU)
  • Especificaciones secundarias
    • Soporte SLI: No
    • Soporte CrossFire: No
    • Soporte RAID: Sí
    • Conectores:
      • 3x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
      • 1x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
      • 6x SATA (SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s))
    • Puertos:
      • 2x Antenna Connector WI-FI 7 (802.11be)
      • 1x RJ45
      • 1x S/PDIF (óptico)
      • 4x USB 2.0
      • 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
      • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.2)
      • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (USB 3.2) Type-C
    • Expansiones:
      • 2x PCI Express 4.0 x16
      • 1x PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Notebook Store
  • PC Express Store
  • Tecnomas Store
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Price

CLP$392990

RAM Options (DDR5)

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Observation

The RAM to choose must consider ideally 128GB to be installed, as the Deepseek 71b model requires this amount to run locally.

Kingston Fury Beast KF556C40BBK4-128 (4 x 32 GB | DIMM DDR5-5600)

Kingston Fury Beast KF556C40BBK4-128

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Price

CLP$424204

Kingston Fury Beast KF552C40BBK4-128 (4 x 32 GB | DIMM DDR5-5200)

Kingston Fury Beast KF552C40BBK4-128

  • Capacidad: 4 x 32 GB
  • Tipo: DDR5
  • Velocidad: 5200 MT/s
  • Formato: DIMM
  • Voltaje: 1.25 V
  • Latencia Cl (CAS): 40
  • Latencia Trcd: 40
  • Latencia Trp: 40
  • Latencia Tras: Desconocida
  • Soporte ECC: No
  • Soporte full buffered: No
  • Centrale Store
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Price

CLP$458580

GPU Options (RTX Given deepseek requirements)

ASUS ROG-ASTRAL-RTX5090-O32G-GAMING [90YV0LW0-M0AA00]

ASUS ROG-ASTRAL-RTX5090-O32G-GAMING

  • Fabricante: ASUS
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
  • Memoria: 32 GB GDDR7 (512 bit)
  • Bus: PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Frecuencias core (base / boost / OC): 2017 / 2407 / 2610 MHz
  • Frecuencia memorias: 875 MHz
  • Especificaciones secundarias
    • Núcleo: NVIDIA Blackwell GB202
    • Perfil: Normal
    • Refrigeración: Ventilador
    • Slots: Triple slot
    • Largo: 358 mm
    • Iluminación: RGB Programable
    • Backplate: Sí
    • Conectores de poder: 1x 16 pines (12VHPWR)
    • Puertos de video: 3x DisplayPort 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.1b
  • Centrale Store
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Price

CLP$4114390

ASUS TUF-RTX5090-O32G-GAMING

ASUS TUF-RTX5090-O32G-GAMING

  • Fabricante: ASUS
  • GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090
  • Memoria: 32 GB GDDR7 (512 bit)
  • Bus: PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • Frecuencias core (base / boost / OC): 2017 / 2407 / 2580 MHz
  • Frecuencia memorias: 875 MHz
  • Especificaciones secundarias
    • Núcleo: NVIDIA Blackwell GB202
    • Perfil: Normal
    • Refrigeración: Ventilador
    • Slots: Triple slot
    • Largo: 359 mm
    • Iluminación: RGB Programable
    • Backplate: Sí
    • Conectores de poder: 1x 16 pines (12VHPWR)
    • Puertos de video: 3x DisplayPort 2.1
    • 2x HDMI 2.1b
  • Centrale Store
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Price

CLP$3903390

SSD OS options

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Observation

For the OS only 1 ssd is considered

Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB (CT1000P3PSSD8)

Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB

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Price

CLP$72990

SSD AI Model options

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Observation

For the AI model and the documents it will work with only 1 ssd is considered

Crucial P3 Plus 4 TB (CT4000P3PSSD8)

Crucial P3 Plus 4 TB

  • Línea: Crucial P3 Plus
  • Capacidad: 4 TB
  • Formato: M.2 (2280)
  • Bus: PCIe 4.0 x4
  • ¿Posee DRAM?: No
  • Tipo memoria NAND: QLC
  • Controladora: Phison E21T
  • Lectura secuencial (según fabricante): 4800 MB/s
  • Escritura secuencial (según fabricante): 4100 MB/s
  • Notebook Store
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Price

CLP$270990

HDD Options (Storage)

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Observation

For the storage it is considered to have 32TB configured in RAID yet to be defined. Therefore 4 HDD of either 10TB or 12TB are considered.

Seagate IronWolf 12 TB (ST12000VN0008)

Seagate IronWolf 12 TB

  • Tipo: HDD
  • Línea: Seagate IronWolf
  • Capacidad: 12 TB
  • RPM: 7200 rpm
  • Tamaño: 3.5"
  • Bus: SATA 3 (6.0 Gb/s)
  • Búfer: 256 MB
  • PC Express Store
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Price

1 x CLP$306915 4 x CLP$1227660

Western Digital Red Plus 12 TB (WD120EFBX)

Western Digital Red Plus 12 TB

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Price

1 x CLP$314880 4 x CLP$1259520

Chassis Options

Segotep Endura Pro+ - White

Segotep Endura Pro+ - White

  • Fabricante: Segotep
  • Tamaño máximo de placa madre: Extended ATX
  • Fuente de poder: No posee
  • Panel lateral: No
  • Vidrio templado: No
  • Color: Blanco
  • Iluminación: No
  • Tamaño: 436 x 230 x 456 mm
  • Largo máximo de tarjeta de video: 420 mm
  • Alto máximo de cooler: 178 mm
  • Peso: 0 g
  • Ubicación de la PSU: Inferior
  • Slots de expansión: 7
  • Puertos
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
  • Bahías
    • 5¼ externas: 0
    • 3½ externas: 0
    • 3½ internas: 3
    • 2½ internas: 1
  • Ventilación
    • Espacios para vent. frontales
      • No posee
    • Espacios para vent. traseros
      • 1 x 140 mm
    • Espacios para vent. laterales
      • 2 x 120 mm
    • Espacios para vent. superiores
      • 3 x 120 mm
    • Espacios para vent. inferiores
      • 3 x 120 mm
    • Ventiladores incluidos
      • 6 ventiladores
  • Power Play Store
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Price

CLP$84990

Casecom C360B

Casecom C360B

  • Fabricante: Casecom
  • Tamaño máximo de placa madre: Extended ATX
  • Fuente de poder: No posee
  • Panel lateral: No
  • Vidrio templado: No
  • Color: Negro
  • Iluminación: No
  • Tamaño: 420 x 480 x 230 mm
  • Largo máximo de tarjeta de video: 410 mm
  • Alto máximo de cooler: 185 mm
  • Peso: 0 g
  • Ubicación de la PSU: Lateral
  • Slots de expansión: 7
  • Puertos
    • 2x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
  • Bahías
    • 5¼ externas: 0
    • 3½ externas: 0
    • 3½ internas: 2
    • 2½ internas: 2
  • Ventilación
    • Espacios para vent. frontales
      • 3 x 140 mm
    • Espacios para vent. traseros
      • 1 x 140 mm
    • Espacios para vent. laterales
      • 2 x 120 mm
    • Espacios para vent. superiores
      • 3 x 140 mm
    • Espacios para vent. inferiores
      • No posee
    • Ventiladores incluidos
      • 3 x 120 mm
  • Infographic Solutions Store
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Price

CLP$68029

Gamdias Athena M3 - Black

Gamdias Athena M3 - Black

  • Fabricante: Gamdias
  • Tamaño máximo de placa madre: Extended ATX
  • Fuente de poder: No posee
  • Panel lateral: No
  • Vidrio templado: No
  • Color: Negro
  • Iluminación: RGB Programable (ARGB / 3-pin / 5V)
  • Tamaño: 460 x 450 x 218 mm
  • Largo máximo de tarjeta de video: 420 mm
  • Alto máximo de cooler: 170 mm
  • Peso: 6590 g
  • Ubicación de la PSU: Inferior
  • Slots de expansión: 7
  • Puertos
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (USB 3.0)
  • Bahías
    • 5¼ externas: 0
    • 3½ externas: 0
    • 3½ internas: 2
    • 2½ internas: 4
  • Ventilación
    • Espacios para vent. frontales
      • 3 x 120 mm
    • Espacios para vent. traseros
      • 1 x 120 mm
    • Espacios para vent. laterales
      • No posee
    • Espacios para vent. superiores
      • 2 x 140 mm
    • Espacios para vent. inferiores
      • No posee
    • Ventiladores incluidos
      • 4 x 120 mm
  • PC Factory Store
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Price

CLP$52490

PSU Options

FSP Group CANNON PRO FSP2000-52AGPBI (2000 W)

FSP Group CANNON PRO FSP2000-52AGPBI (2000 W)

  • Potencia: 2000 W
  • Certificación: 80PLUS Gold
  • Tamaño: Estandar ATX
  • PFC activo: Sí
  • Modular: Sí
  • Características técnicas
    • Corriente en la línea de 12 V: 166 / 6 / A
    • Corriente en la línea de 5 V: 25 A
    • Corriente en la línea de 3.3 V: 25 A
  • Conectores de energía
    • 1x 20+4 pines (Motherboard)
    • 2x 4+4 pines (CPU)
    • 18x 6+2 pines (PCI-Express)
    • 1x Floppy
    • 5x Molex
    • 14x SATA
  • N1G Store
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Price

CLP$525263

Cooling Options

GameMax IceBurg 240 Digital WH

GameMax IceBurg 240 Digital WH

  • Marca: GameMax
  • Tipo: Refrigeración líquida
  • Peso: Desconocido
  • RPM: 800 - 1800 rpm
  • Ruido: 36.9 dB
  • Flujo de aire: 58.8 CFM
  • Altura: 45 mm
  • Tamaño ventilador: 120 mm
  • ¿Heatpipes?: No
  • Sockets compatibles:
    • AM2 / AM2+
    • AM3 / AM3+
    • AM4 / AM5
    • FM1
    • FM2 / FM2+
    • LGA 115x / LGA 1200
    • LGA 1700
    • LGA 1851
    • LGA 2011 / LGA 2011-v3
    • LGA 2066
  • Infor Ingen Store
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Price

CLP$73034

Cougar Poseidon Elite ARGB 240 - Black

Cougar Poseidon Elite ARGB 240 - Black

  • Marca: Cougar
  • Tipo: Refrigeración líquida
  • Peso: Desconocido
  • RPM: 500 - 2200 rpm
  • Ruido: 33.5 dB
  • Flujo de aire: 62.53 CFM
  • Altura: 51 mm
  • Tamaño ventilador: 120 mm
  • ¿Heatpipes?: No
  • Sockets compatibles:
    • AM2 / AM2+
    • AM3 / AM3+
    • AM4 / AM5
    • FM1
    • FM2 / FM2+
    • LGA 115x / LGA 1200
    • LGA 1366
    • LGA 1700
    • LGA 1851
  • Central Gamer Store
  • MyShop Store
  • SPDigital Store
  • Notebook Store
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Price

CLP$91990

Other Components

airMAX Combo Teclado y Mouse GMK-01

airMAX Combo Teclado y Mouse GMK-01

  • Marca: airMAX
  • Part number: N/A
  • Cableado: Alámbrico
  • Tecnología conexión: USB 2.0
  • Iluminación: No

Teclado

  • Tipo: Tradicional
  • Tipo switch: Tradicional

Mouse

  • Tracking: Genérico [Óptico]
  • Cantidad de botones: 3
  • DPI máximo: 1200
  • Polling rate: 125 Hz
  • EYL Store
  • BIP Store
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Price

CLP$9269