pfSense PC Build

Here is how I built my own pfSense router with the smallest motherboard that I could find that included two built-in network interfaces.

pfSense PC Build

Here is how I built my own pfSense router with the smallest motherboard that I could find that included two built-in network interfaces.

Parts List

  • Case: SilverStone Technology Thin-Mini ITX Aluminum Case with 120W External Power Adapter (PT13B-120)
  • Motherboard: ASUS H110T/CSM LGA1151 DDR4 DP HDMI LVDS M.2 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 H110 Thin Mini-ITX CSM Motherboard
  • CPU: Celeron G3930 2.9 GHz Dual-Core LGA 1151 Processor
  • CPU Cooler: Silverstone Tek Super Low Profile CPU Cooler for Intel Socket LGA115X with 80mm Fan and 2x Copper Heat Pipes (Did not fit)
  • CPU Cooler: Rosewill 80mm Sleeve Low Profile CPU Cooler RCX-Z775-LP Black (doesn't quite fit, but still works)
  • M.2 SSD: Transcend 64GB SATA III 6Gb/s MTS400 42 mm M.2 SSD Solid State Drive (TS64GMTS400S)
  • RAM: Crucial 4GB DDR4 2400 MHz SO-DIMM Memory Module (CRCT4G4SFS82)
  • Total: $303

The Build

CPU Cooler sticking a little out of the top of the case
Case lid doesn't completely close, but I'm still able to screw the case closed