info_tfgrid/collections/farming_v4/tf_nodes.md

# Available TFNodes

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### TFNode Silver

![](img/smallest_3node.png)

- 16 GB Memory
- 512 GB SSD
- min 4 logical CPU cores

It will cost less than 500 USD.

### TFNode Gold

![](img/bl_silver.png)

- 32 GB Memory
- 1000 GB SSD
- min 8 logical CPU cores

It will cost less than 1000 USD.

### TFNode Platinum

![](img/bl_7840c.png)

- 64 GB Memory
- 2000 GB SSD
- 4000 GB HDD
- min 16 logical CPU cores

It will cost less than 1800 USD.

### TFNode Datacenter

- Put your own TFNode in a datacenter of choice
  - Make sure you have great and cost effective reliable connectivity to internet
- The Farmer buys their own hardware, ThreeFold supports the farmer to get up and running

### TFNode Dedicated Rental

- Rent a node in a dacenter
- Make sure you have good capacity in that datacenter
  - Companies like OVH and Hetzner come to mind as reliable and cost effective


## Remarks

We are still working on the exact logistics, the look and feel can be different, but the minimal resources will be the same.