When older enterprise hardware beats newer consumer hardware
Older enterprise CPUs, motherboards, and SSDs might be worth it

Depending on the type of user you are, you might have never come across enterprise-grade components. I've been using pre-built and custom machines for over two decades, but still haven't felt the need to dabble in enterprise hardware. That said, enthusiasts and home lab users have a lot to gain from picking older enterprise components compared to modern consumer-grade hardware.