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Pop doesn't hold that much and focus is meh.

It definitely the largest I'd go as it's still classified as a mid size case. I am aware of needing to buy the extra cage. I have thought about this. But cost is cheaper. Probably end up costing me more long-term tho.

Maybe the Phanteks Eclipse G500A..?

Looking for a case that isn't to big, mid or smaller. It going to be for my mom who only does basic things, but I was going to setup a media server as well. I'm aware of older cases that do a great job housing many hdd. Like the 804,304, and some Silverstone cases. However I was hoping to find something more modern. And would look nice in her room. I have a spare 3600x. So I'll end using that, but I don't want to grab a mobo without picking a case first. Hoping that 20tb 5x4tb hdd 3.5 is enough to get started. Which means I'd like few extra bays for expansion.

Alfa network makes some of the best from my understanding. Or there are others.

Uhm yes/no. Even using the pigtail/daisychain can have these affects. it really comes down to how well that power is delivered. an under powered psu cant deliver the correct amount of power consistently this may happen for an extended amount of time before the safeguard kicks in or the unit fails or kills another part of the system.

I'm sure after a couple or few months someone will.. most likely going to wait to cover a big feature/driver update. And if LMG is as much of a supporter of Intel entering the space. I can only assume that they will have future coverage of their progress.

I guess this sub is the best spot for the question. Hope so, So I've never had a pi before. Thinking of getting a pi3b/b+ to setup a pihole. if it's overkill, let me know I can get a pi 2 with everything for 40$. Just thought the extra ram would be a plus. Either way, Would my router ( tp-link archer c5400x) usb be able to power the pi?

No Kinda what I thought just making sure there wasn't some type of compatibility issue.

Naw

Airflow optimized fan are pretty worthless in pcs. They don't handle resistance and there's always resistance somewhere. Second, push pull on 99% of aio's is also worthless. The fin density isnt high enough nor are they thick enough for there to be an advantage to using push/pull. Third, why spend more on the fans than the aio?

Going to upgrade my m.2 Intel 9260 ac/bt 5.0 to a m.2 Intel ax210/bt 5.2 Do it really matter if it has vpro?

The good ol o11. Whatever the size it's a good option. Good pick I forgot about the air mini.

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Thanks. Im trying for a couple/few more 3.5 HDD bays.

I have both so either is ok

So looking for something moderately compact that can also hold a decent amount of hdd/ssd. But also pleasant to look at. The goal/plan. Is to upgrade my mom's rig off the terrible fm2+ platform to something modern. That's easy enough. She does simple basic web stuff and stores pics that's it so any budget build is a great up lift. The problem is she wants to start ripping her dvds and vhs so she'll need a good chunk of storage too. Im struggling with finding something that isn't dated, huge, or overpriced for the needs.

Have you thought about water cooling your build? You could then place the rad(s) wherever you want to dump the heat. Which wouldn't necessarily have to be in that cawl space. Just run the tubes to it.

What kind of budget are you working with?

solved. just have to use hdmi instead of dp now for some stupid reason. if you know how i can get it to view with dp that be great.

specs msi b450 pro carbon a/c 5900x 16 gb ram 3600 gtx 1080 lg 850b So i picked up a 5900x with bent pins for 130$ (sweet deal easy fix) got the pins straightened, cpu in the socket, updated bios to 7B85v1F( i assume its a beta bios, so it will be "GSE Lite" which is fine im use to it from using a 3700x on this motherboard.) ok so im waiting and waiting for the post screen. out of nowhere im in the os (win 11). at first im like cool the cpu works let get into the bios and adjust whatevers... but i cant. i cant tell if it hang or just doesnt display. but it just a black screen. i also tried using window recovery tools to get there. but again the recovery options dont display. its like trying to boot/view anything the os wont display.

thats what figured thanks