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> Is the reason an AOC (Active Optical Cable) is used to get the high-speed data transfer Reliability at that length. 5m is over what is recommended as a max length for USB (usually you don't want to go longer than 3m before you go to an active cable). > as well as use the 3.0 Quick Charging port on the hub for charging? No, this is likely powered by the external power connector and handled by the hub > If my motherboard has a Type C port, would be be better to get an AOC Type C to Type C instead of Type A to Type C? Most likely, I would imagine they just didn't want to use up the Type C port.

From the screenshot in the vid, appears to be: https://www.windsorplywood.com/product/teak-cabinet-plywood2/ Legs appear to be: https://www.homedepot.ca/product/live-edge-28-inch-high-steel-furniture-legs-2-pack-/1001053164

Yeahhhh no, I just redid the drywall in this room and I do not want to mount annyything to it. If I mount to MDF, I'm going to make a base for it so that it can stand on top of a desk. Kind of like a monitor stand, but for a PC.

In the end, I have enough cases sitting around my house that I could just cut a motherboard tray out of one of them though. So warping probably isn't a huge worry. For drives and stuff, my University just started a Makerspace that has a 3D printer, so after the whole self-isolation thing blows over I'd prolly print mounts and stuff as necessary using that. That being said, most drives would be in the cage I'd cut out of the T710 case. The other reason I'd go MDF is it looks nicer (imo) and is slightly easier to work with.

Yeah, that was the plan with MDF. Typically you would want to use MDF for this instead of plywood, as it doesn't warp the same way. Motherboards don't like the stress that can be applied to them when their mount warps. Definitely not worth the effort, since it's in a very custom case (as seen in this stock photo) Plus, mine only has a single CPU and (I think) 4GB of RAM installed.

Well, I've gotten bored during the whole COVID-19 isolation thing... so I think it's time for my first no-case PC build! I want to do this on the cheap, so I'll be using as much of the stuff I already have around the house as possible. Unfortunately, although I have a server (Dell PowerEdge T710), the thing has this terrible high-pitch coil whine that prevents me from using it. This poses one significant issue - I want the server to do these main tasks: Router running pfsense, connecting directly via SFP to Telus. Already ordered and received SFP card. Would also require one of my NICs to be installed. NAS Hypervisor for various VMs I like running Seedbox for all those wonderful Linux ISOs Jellyfin server Obviously, that is a tall order for one machine! And, to top it all off, I only have a few motherboards available: ASUS M5A97 (2x PCIe 16x slots, 2x 1x slots, and 2 PCI). Currently has an FX 6100 in it. A similar Asus board, currently running an FX 6300. This one only has one 16x slot though. Some rando Alienware thing from 2009 with a first gen i7 in it. Triple channel memory though (12GB). 2x 16x slots The Dell motherboard in the PowerEdge T710. Unfortunately, uses some server power connector, and while I have the dual redundant PSUs for it, they coil whine to the point I can hear them from across the house as soon as they're plugged in. Obviously, I would prefer to just use the T710 but that coil whine/squeal is an absolute deal-breaker. Unfortunately, the only place I have where I can't hear it is my shed or a little storage room that isn't insulated, heated, or cooled. So, here is the basic idea for the build: Cut/drill out the HDD cage on the T710 case, pull the RAID card, and use that. I already invested over 100 bucks buying the drive caddies before realizing the stupid thing squealed too much, so I need to do something with them. (unless anyone wants to come buy 8 Dell drive caddies, hit me up ) Mount chosen motherboard to a piece of MDF Display the thing like a trophy of low-budget hackery That being said, if anyone has any additional ideas, part suggestions, etc. I'm open to hearing them! I'm really not sure what I'm going to do about the PCIe problem... The FX series CPUs had no built-in graphics, and so I'd like to use one of my old graphics cards... although I'm not sure I can pass them through to a Jellyfin server with Proxmox anyways, since it would then be the primary display device. At minimum though, I would need 3 PCIe ports that aren't 1x, and the most I have on those boards are two. So, if anyone has any suggestions for cheap (used is fine) boards, I'd love to hear it. If I wasn't so damn cheap and would just buy some proper-sized new drives instead of running a stack of old hard drives, I could get away with not having to use the RAID card, but what is the fun in that? Power consumption is also a concern, as I know Bulldozer CPUs weren't known for their performance-per-watt. But, in the end a replacement would probably out-do the cost of running one for a few years. Lastly, if anyone knows how to just stop the stupid Dell server from squealing, I'd be interested in hearing that.

This would defo be an upgrade for my 680... Which would in turn go to my dad, who uses a GT card... And not even a good one

Awe man, one of these would be awesome for university. And even better when I go home and visit the family My sister would freak out if she could play giant Minecraft...