https://www.microcenter.com/product/5007009/intel-core-i7-12700k,-msi-z790-p-pro-wifi-ddr4,-crucial-16gb-ddr4-3200-kit,-computer-build-bundle

If you’re near a Microcenter, this makes an excellent deal. 12700K bundled with mobo and 16 GB RAM.

I got this bundle and it’s been amazing. I use my single machine for all services due to space constraints. The CPU never goes beyond 30%. The downside is it uses DDR4 so you’re still on older hardware. Still completely viable for everyday use.

https://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails?ItemList=Combo.4762942

This is not as good a deal but it’s available for shipping. RAM isn’t included.

I ran a modded server on an i5-4690K for about 5 people and never noticed any hiccups. The CPU was almost always maxed out due to other things (Frigate camera transcoding, Plex streaming, torrenting) and it ran fine.

How many people will be playing and will there be lots of mods?