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@4:55 "End-toEnd" Encrypted... Riiiiight. Like Apple doesn't already have the keys for this. BigTech=NoTrust for me.

Why are you guys opting for fiber for these short distances? Consider using DAC cables instead. Actually, you should use DAC cables for any distance within reasonable limits. DAC cables are faster than fiber, consume less power, generate less heat, and have lower latency as they don't need to convert electrical signals to light and back again. And I'm not referring to a bundle of Ethernet SFPs either.

I finally found a solution that fits my requirements, although just barely. I went with the Asrock B550 Tachi motherboard paired with a Ryzen 5500 processor. This setup allows me to utilize the top slot for two Nvme drives along with my M.2 Hyper, and use the remaining M.2 slots for booting, my HBA, and my video card running at probably x4, which is acceptable since the main purpose of this build is for encoding. All for about ~$270 shipped.

But those boards start at $400

Anything plugged in that uses the PCH going back to the CPU has a connection (layer 1) related issue. For example, I had the Optane on the first m.2 that uses the PCH and it would constantly spew out errors in my command line. Same with anything the was plugged into the onboard SATA Port and the SATA HBA. I finally came up with the determination that the PCH is faulty when I plugged in the HBA into PCIe_2 where it has a straight connection to the CPU instead of the PCH. Problems vanished when I did that. Never had this kind of failure before but it's the 2nd time I had an Asus Workstation board fail weirdly on me. Honestly, these are the ONLY motherboards that have ever failed on me were this Asus Workstation Boards. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Hey everyone! I hope someone can help me out. I currently have a Xeon E-2124g processor and an Asus WS C246 Pro motherboard, running the latest version of TrueNAS Scale. Unfortunately, I've been experiencing some serious problems and I think it's due to either a chipset failure or the software not running properly. I'm considering replacing my current setup, but I want to keep my 64GB of ECC UDIMM and make sure that the ECC functionality is still working. I'm planning to switch to an AMD Ryzen build, but I can't seem to find a suitable motherboard that won't break the bank. Does anyone have any suggestions? I'm trying to keep this build under $300, ideally around the $250 range. This setup will be used as a simple home media server, running the usual *arr apps, Tor and NZB acquisition, NextCloud, Plex/Emby and a few other programs. Thank you! Current Specs: CPU: Xeon E-2124g Mobo: Asus WS C246 Pro 4x8GB 3200Mhz ECC UDIMM Nvidia Quadro P2000 16 Port Off Brand SATA HBA Asus Hyper m.2 (Not installed. Would love to use this but I need 4x4x4x4x Bifurcation) 8x 8TB 7200 HDDs (Media Pool) 2x 480GB Samsung DC845 (mirror - Metadata for pool above) 2x 960GB Samsung PM963 nvme (Mirror - Nextcloud Stuff) 2x 256gb Samsung 850 Pro (Stripe - Used for Downloading) 1x 32GB Optaine Boot Drive

Read the manual?

I post too slowly. Did not see the dual EPS and that this PSU has built in switching. STOP STOP STOP CPU: 4 power 4 ground GPU: 3 power 5 grounds Don't blow your shit up! Do not re-pin the a GPU plugs! (Wont key correctly anyways) EPS12V is a special, non-ATX standard adopted by the Server System Infrastructure (SSI) group to provide a more powerful and stable environment for critical server-based systems and applications. EPS12V equipment is not compatible with standard ATX or ATX12V PCs found in homes and offices. Power supplies built to the EPS12V standard include a 24-pin motherboard power connector and an 8-pin +12V connector. (Source: Antec) Instead, get a EPS Splitter. It all comes off the same 12v rail on that PSU but there are internal wiring differences. Just because you can does not mean you should. http://www.amazon.com/Motherboard-Supply-Y-Splitter-Adapter-Sleeved/dp/B0094PBKN8

Gamecom headsets if you can get them CHEAP. Otherwise, I'd suggest the Audio Technica ATH-AD500X. It is SOOOO worth it for the price. Full Disclosure: I'm an Audio Technica whore and I love their products.

How about Linus actually go to the company that makes this screwdriver that he loves to much and get a LTT version for special order on his site? TBH... I HATE ratcheting screwdrivers. They feel loose and inaccurate. I just finger the shaft and zip that screw in. That sounded dirty.

I actually like watching them create these "Season" or Epics of big builds. Makes it more like a TV Show and this stuff is a helluva lot more entertaining that anything on cable. I do agree with having scheduled releases though. But for experimentation stuff... that you can take your time on.

Have you priced those blade enclosures before? They are insanely expensive. Even for a $100 billion company here, they are not worth the price.

Yes... Linus, Show us how and we will add our own to the Bonic horde!!!

I have about 15 years in desktop support. Most of the time, an OS freeze is caused by something in software. But if you PSU is not giving clean power, then absolutely it can cause it to freeze. On older computers, this is usually the case. You don't need anything fancy to test one either. All you need is a multi-meter. Check below to see what color of wire is for what voltage it has going through it. It would actually do this testing while the computer is under some kind of load, like Heaven, Prime95 or Intel Burn Test. You want no more than 10% variance from the stated voltage... (Yellow) 12v --- 10.8v to 13.2v (Red) 5v --- 4.5v to 5.5v (Orange) 3.3v --- 2.8v to 3.8v

Bumping for visibility. I'd love to see LMG see this thread and consider doing this.