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The Supermicro 620P Mainstream is a general purpose server that has everything your need to deploy an entire business infrastructure in a single 2U package. As this is exactly the t...
2022-04-21 22:04:50 +0000 UTC View Post
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With the Tesla M40s, I was able to create a powerful and economic virtua...
2022-04-14 21:15:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-04-06 23:02:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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This PC is without a doubt the most difficult build I've ever attempted. 3/8" Steel Plate, 5/8" bent copper tubing, 100% custom cabling and wire looms, and nearly $5,000 i...
2022-04-01 18:17:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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If you have a compatible nVidia graphics card, you can build your own Cloud Gaming Server in as little as 90 minutes! This video is a complete step-by-step tutorial for installing Proxmox, nVidia GRID, and defining custom GPU profiles for allocated memory and supported ...
2022-03-21 20:31:04 +0000 UTC View Post
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I get it... GPUs are unobtainable and expensive right now. But there are Enterprise GPU Accelerators you can get on the cheap, and virtualization allows you to split that...
2022-03-15 23:32:51 +0000 UTC View Post
Surfing eBay for used server gear is a ton of fun, but it's also not for everyone. Sometimes you just want to run a couple services without the need for a server rack, and without the noise. Today, we're going to turn old gaming PC parts into a brand new server to do just that, with 12TB of storage and all in a quiet box you can set anywhere.
But first... What am I drinking???
Resur...
2022-03-08 22:57:18 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-03-01 17:13:33 +0000 UTC View Post
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Mistakes were made in my first attempt at reviewing the Wiwynn Lyra SV315. A new motherboard, and a couple choice upgrades later, I can finally take a look at this inexpensiv...
2022-02-26 18:44:44 +0000 UTC View Post
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2022-02-24 22:28:48 +0000 UTC View Post
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TrueNAS is a fantastic storage server, but virtualization has never been its strong suit. With the introduction of TrueNAS Scale, it's now possible to ins...
2022-02-21 22:07:53 +0000 UTC View Post
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There's nothing more exciting than finding a good deal on a new server. And sometimes that excitement can lead to... poor decision making...
But first... What am I drinking???
Tranquil Ginger - a kombucha from Brew Dr that's infused with 25mg of CBD. It's th...
2022-02-16 20:41:28 +0000 UTC View Post
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I have no words for this build. Where else are you going to see a plasma-cut ITX case made of 3/8" (10mm) solid steel plate? This thing is absolutely insane!
Check out th...
2022-02-11 22:48:28 +0000 UTC View Post
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TrueNAS has always been a great file server, but wasn't built with virtualization support in mind. With TrueNAS Scale, that's about to change.
But first... What am ...
2022-02-08 22:38:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Building an ITX PC can already be pretty challenging. Now try building one with parts that are 20 years old. How hard could it be???
But first... What am I drinking???
From Deschutes Brewing comes the Grower Direct IPA. A subdued aroma will leave you off guard, as the hops don't hit until you take a drink. 7.0%, and a beer that should be reserved for hot summer days only.
Chec...
2022-02-05 20:15:16 +0000 UTC View Post
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I'll admit, I haven't kept up with a lot of products in the enthusiast/small business space when it comes to networking and Wireless. Ubiquiti has been so good for so long, I just...
2022-01-27 19:48:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Building Mini ITX PCs is hard.
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VisionTek X1300 256MB PCI C...
2022-01-19 20:47:09 +0000 UTC View Post
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A wise man once said "You can't know what's wrong if you never knew what right looks like". That was me. Keeping a watchful eye on your servers and network gear is quite ...
2022-01-17 19:18:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I awoke the day after Christmas to find my switch had a light that won't light on one side. And so, in the rain drenched from my foot to my brow, I started to fix the line that was down.
But first... What am I drinking???
Nothing, because beer and ladders don't mix.
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I've done a number of videos on 'How to debloat Windows', but that really doesn't solve the root of the problem... Windows is a bloated ope...
2021-12-30 23:03:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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You ever find a deal for hardware that seems too good to be true? I ordered three of these Wavlink Outdoor Wireless Access Points for a pro...
2021-12-24 01:25:15 +0000 UTC View Post
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While my heart is always in the Xeons and Servers, you've got to build a gaming PC every once in a while. Today, we're kicking it old school with a Windows 98SE ITX-sized PC.... how hard c...
2021-12-19 00:57:37 +0000 UTC View Post
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When Supermicro reaches out and asks if you're interested in checking out their all new 56-Core Ice Lake Powered 2U Storage Server.... well, what do you t...
2021-12-11 22:41:02 +0000 UTC View Post
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Building your own server gear is often fraught with challenges, not the least of which are the size constraints in rackmount cases. In theory, a 120mm tower cooler should fit in a 4U Chassis. In practice, that almost never works. Will the Arctic Freezer 4U SP3 become th...
2021-12-01 04:22:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Not every project ends in success, and some of the worst failures never make it onto video. Today, I'm looking at ONE of the many failed hardware concepts from my years on YouTube, in hopes I can save you similar headaches in the future.
But first... What am I drinking???
From Ghostfish Brewing (Seattle), it's the Peak Buster Double IPA, an 8.0% Gluten Free beer! Honestly...
2021-11-13 21:07:17 +0000 UTC View Post
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Microsoft just keeps marching to the sound of their own drum, and to be honest, we let it happen. Today I'm going to show you a quick and easy way to Debloat Windows 11, Disable Telemetry,...
2021-11-09 22:36:25 +0000 UTC View Post
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I'm a sucker for obscure motherboards like this. Or to put it plainly, sometimes I'm just a sucker. So is this Dual 2011-3 X99 Motherboard worth your money?
But first... What am I dr...
2021-11-07 20:20:14 +0000 UTC View Post
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What is all the equipment in my server rack, and what do I use it all for? It's time for 'What's in my Server Rack - 2021 Edition'!
But first... What am I drinking???
A seasona...
2021-11-04 15:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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ZFS Deduplication is a technology that is difficult to find useful information about. Those who use it won't share their secrets. Those who...
2021-10-22 22:53:39 +0000 UTC View Post