Some i3 models also support ECC when paired with the right chipset. My NAS runs on an i3-2100/Supermicro/ECC DDR3 setup. The i3 was a $100 Microcenter special.

Some i3 models also support ECC when paired with the right chipset. My NAS runs on an i3-2100/Supermicro/ECC DDR3 setup. The i3 was a $100 Microcenter special. If I ever have to upgrade the compute portion I will definitely consider Ryzen.