docs: Update node buying guide with official vendor and simplified content
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@@ -18,16 +18,13 @@ You have two main paths to becoming a ThreeFold farmer: buying a pre-configured
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### Where to Buy
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### Where to Buy
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Several vendors offer certified ThreeFold nodes:
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**📦 Node Vendors**
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### 📦 Official Node Vendor
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Check the official ThreeFold channels for current list of certified node providers:
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Purchase certified ThreeFold nodes from [YourData Network](https://yourdata.network/product-category/nodes/) - pre-configured, tested, and ready to farm.
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- [ThreeFold Shop](https://threefold.io) - Official vendor listings
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- [Telegram Community](https://t.me/threefold/1) - Vendor recommendations
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**Need recommendations?** Join the [Telegram Farmers Community](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers).
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- [Forum Marketplace](https://forum.threefold.io) - Community sales
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@@ -38,24 +35,23 @@ When buying a pre-built node, consider:
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- **Capacity Size** - Storage, RAM, and CPU cores
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- **Capacity Size** - Storage, RAM, and CPU cores
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- **Power Efficiency** - Lower electricity costs
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- **Power Efficiency** - Lower electricity costs
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- **Warranty & Support** - Vendor backing
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- **Warranty & Support** - Vendor backing
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- **Price vs. ROI** - Balance cost with earning potential
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- **Shipping & Import Fees** - Total landed cost
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- **Shipping & Import Fees** - Total landed cost
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### Typical Node Configurations
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### Typical Node Configurations
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**Entry Level (~$500-1000)**
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**Entry Level**
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- 4-8 CPU cores
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- 4-8 CPU cores
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- 16GB RAM
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- 16GB RAM
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- 500GB-1TB SSD
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- 500GB-1TB SSD
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- Low power consumption (~50W)
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- Low power consumption (~50W)
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**Mid Range (~$1000-2500)**
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**Mid Range**
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- 8-16 CPU cores
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- 8-16 CPU cores
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- 32-64GB RAM
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- 32-64GB RAM
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- 1-2TB SSD
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- 1-2TB SSD
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- Balanced performance (~100W)
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- Balanced performance (~100W)
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**High Performance (~$2500+)**
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**High Performance**
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- 16+ CPU cores
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- 16+ CPU cores
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- 64-128GB+ RAM
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- 64-128GB+ RAM
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- 2TB+ SSD (multi-drive)
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- 2TB+ SSD (multi-drive)
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### Hardware Requirements
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### Hardware Requirements
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**Minimum Configuration:**
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| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
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CPU: Any 64-bit processor (Intel/AMD)
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| **CPU** | Any 64-bit processor (Intel/AMD)<br/>Multi-core recommended (4+ cores) | Modern multi-core processor (8+ cores) |
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Multi-core recommended (4+ cores)
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| **RAM** | 8GB minimum (16GB+ recommended) | 32GB+ for better capacity utilization |
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RAM: 8GB minimum (16GB+ recommended)
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| **Storage** | 500GB SSD minimum (1TB+ recommended)<br/>Additional HDDs for more capacity | 1TB+ NVMe SSD for high-performance<br/>Additional SSDs or HDDs for capacity |
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Storage: 500GB SSD minimum (1TB+ recommended)
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| **Network** | Gigabit Ethernet (wired connection) | Gigabit Ethernet (1Gbps+) |
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Additional HDDs for more capacity
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| **Boot** | USB drive (16GB+) for Zero-OS | USB drive (16GB+) for Zero-OS |
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Network: Gigabit Ethernet (wired connection)
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| **Power** | Standard PSU | Efficient PSU (80+ certified) |
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Boot: USB drive (16GB+) for Zero-OS
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```
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**Recommended Configuration:**
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```
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CPU: Modern multi-core processor (8+ cores)
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RAM: 32GB+ for better capacity utilization
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Storage: 1TB+ NVMe SSD for high-performance
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Additional SSDs or HDDs for capacity
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Network: Gigabit Ethernet (1Gbps+)
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Power: Efficient PSU (80+ certified)
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```
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### Compatible Hardware
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### Compatible Hardware
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- **Repurpose** - Old servers or workstations
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- **Repurpose** - Old servers or workstations
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- **Consumer Market** - Build from PC components
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- **Consumer Market** - Build from PC components
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- **Used Enterprise** - eBay, server resellers
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- **Used Enterprise** - Online marketplaces, server resellers
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- **Local Dealers** - Computer hardware stores
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- **Local Dealers** - Computer hardware stores
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### 💡 Pro Tip
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### 💡 Pro Tip
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Old enterprise servers (Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant) can make excellent farming nodes at low cost. Check eBay and local liquidators.
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Start with one node to learn the system before scaling up. Power efficiency matters more than raw performance - a modern low-power node often earns more than an older high-power one due to electricity costs.
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| Item | Pre-Built | DIY |
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| Item | Pre-Built | DIY |
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| Hardware | $500-3000+ | $200-2000+ |
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| Hardware | $500-3000+ | $200-2000+ |
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| Setup Time | 1-2 hours | 2-8 hours |
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| Setup Time | 30 min - 1 hour | 2-6 hours |
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| Technical Skill | Minimal | Moderate |
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| Technical Skill | Minimal | Moderate |
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| Support | Vendor | Community |
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| Support | Vendor | Community |
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**Monthly expenses to factor in:**
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**Monthly expenses to factor in:**
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- ⚡ **Electricity** - Varies by location and node size
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- ⚡ **Electricity** - Varies by location and node size
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- Small node (~50W): $5-15/month
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- Efficient mini PC (~20W): $1-3/month
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- Medium node (~100W): $10-30/month
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- Standard desktop (~75W): $5-15/month
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- Large node (~200W): $20-60/month
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- High-performance (~150W): $10-30/month
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- 🌐 **Internet** - Usually existing connection
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- 🌐 **Internet** - Usually existing connection
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- Recommend dedicated connection for serious farming
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- Recommend dedicated connection for serious farming
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:::tip Need Help Deciding?
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Ask the community! The [ThreeFold Telegram](https://t.me/threefold/1) has experienced farmers who can help you choose the right option for your situation.
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Ask the community! The [ThreeFold Telegram](https://t.me/threefoldfarmers) has experienced farmers who can help you choose the right option for your situation.
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