WAL
Decision matrix in Markdown format to clearly evaluate the trade-off between the GMKtec K8 Plus and the custom Ryzen 9 9950X server for a Sage 50 Proxmox-based deployment:
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✅ Sage 50 Server Decision Matrix — Compact vs Long-Life Build
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✅ Choose the GMKtec K8 Plus if you:
- Need a compact, quiet, energy-efficient server
- Will only run 1–2 VMs for the next ~5 years
- Can accept limited expandability and moderate long-term risk
✅ Choose the Ryzen 9 9950X build if you:
- Want a long-term infrastructure with minimal future replacement
- Need more VMs, heavier loads, or rapid growth capacity
- Prioritise ECC RAM, RAID/ZFS, UPS, and repairable components