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    Olivertheguy reacted to mcraftax in Custom 4U Server case build - PIC HEAVY - WIP   
    cool project, like it 
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    Olivertheguy reacted to DemonWars in Custom 4U Server case build - PIC HEAVY - WIP   
    My first custom gaming case is a server unit.
    Why.....?
    Because Linus's personal server rig inspired me.

    Update 2:
    Due to lack of finances i had it sit on my desk until i can afford a new motherboard and processor.
    I took a note from Linus's 150 bucks server gaming rig video, and i started looking around in Marktplaats.
    And i found this:
    Marktplaats Supermicro Xeon E5620  Dual
    And there are two of these in it:
    ARK Intel
    So i checked these Xeons compared to the i5 6600K a friend of mine just got and:
    CPUBOSS E5620 - 6600K

    I want to use this PC as a Server, i want to use Unraid to get multiple VM's working.
    One for gaming, one as NAS, one as Voice Recognition using Dragon Naturally Speaking.
    (i'm getting two individual mics to have in my new room that will be passed through to that VM.)
    And one for School and home management.

    I'm moving to a 14m2 room in two months so having a server instead of different devices for everything is a blessing.
    Lets hope i can get this board ey.


    How it stands now untill i can upgrade:




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    So it all started with me looking around 'Marktplaats', which is basically the Ebay of the Netherlands.

    It is.

    And i came across this 4U Server case, for 5 Euros.
    YES, 5 damn, euros.

    (It's wet because it was raining.)
    So i went over there.
    (which took me about 6 hours by train)

    I payed with a smile on my face and took it home.
    Having two friends over whom actually helped me alot.

    I took a look at my current PC and was like, why would i not put my rig in this?...

    Oh yeah...
    it's grey on the inside.

    Well we went to our dollar store and got some spray cans, marking tape and an airspray can.
    From here on out i'll post only pics^^

    If you guys have any suggestions please do give them this is my first time colouring a case!



    Now here you can see we started out sanding every single piece of the case:


    I decided i wanted to make a matte black case with red accents as you can see here:



    UPDATE 1: oh sh*t.
     
    It all went really well, the parts look amazing, i found my old stock cooler..
    Untill i used the wrong backplane and i think i bent my motherboard because it won't post.
     
     

    I really want to make an extensive update but its nearly 3AM here, my back hurts and i'm stumped..
    I'll update you guys tomorrow after work around 7 my time
     
    Update 2: Well..
     

    So i took the PC out, slapped my AIO water cooler on again, tried all my ram and different graphics cards.
    My Phenom 2 X4 965 is compatible with a pc i made for a friend so i'll test if my CPU still works..
    If it does i'll buy a new motherboard, if it doesn't i'll have to save up for a new Intel CPU (because of Planetside2)
    But that will have to wait a few months..



    Update 4?
    I lost count.


    So i got the board:
    Dual Socket-Intel Xeon E5620 clocked at 2.4GHZ
    AMD R9 270 2GB Stock speed.
    24GB of DDR3 Kingston memory (6x4GB)
    800WATT PSU
    120GB SSD & 5TB of HDD Storage


    Pictures:




    (I know the fan on the front grill is not centered but as they say: "I'll fix that sometime" xD)

    I still have a few quirks with the board but i'll update you guys on that after i've handled them on their respective subsections of the LTT forums :3
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    Olivertheguy got a reaction from NaLu in Diamond press creates crystalline hydrogen. Does this mean a replacement for silicon?   
    The article is originally from the BBC linked bellow:
     
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-35237985
     
     
    In the tests the scientists were able to produce pressures around 3.5 million atmospheres. This compressed the hydrogen so much that it began to reach the stage that it acts like a metal. This has been hypothesised since the 1930s and is believed to be able to dramatically improve the performance of computers as it will replace ageing silicon technology. It may also provide new ways of storing fuel for hydrogen cars and may also be used as a rocket fuel.
     
    "We think we've reached a state of the material that is probably the precursor to metallic hydrogen," explained Ross Howie
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    Olivertheguy reacted to ThinkWithPortals in Diamond press creates crystalline hydrogen. Does this mean a replacement for silicon?   
    3.5 million atmospheres? Pressure's on.
     
    Bad joke, sorry.
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    Olivertheguy got a reaction from NocturneKittie in Project Outlaw   
    OD Green 304 sounds good, are you doing it a just a flat green or are you going to weather it and make it look all military and stuff?
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    Olivertheguy got a reaction from k4p84 in Anodising an Intel stock heatsink   
    It should come like that from the factory, I would pay an extra $3 for that heck I would pay $20
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    Olivertheguy reacted to Jambls in Home-made wooden case.   
    Update:
    It rained yesterday and the day before so I could not do anything outside so the case has been untouched until today. There was a little sun after school today so after walking my dog, I pulled the wood out of the shed, and blew the cobwebs off it, and finished doing the dowels.

    Woah-oh. We're half way there, Woah-oh. Living on a prayer.
    Sorry.

    Done!

    "What do you think?"
    "Woof."
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    Olivertheguy reacted to Overl0rd in Post Linus Memes Here! << -Original thread has returned   
    And no, the helmet was not edited in.  B)
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    Olivertheguy reacted to James_McKeane in Post Linus Memes Here! << -Original thread has returned   
    just teasin a little
     

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    Olivertheguy reacted to ofr057 in Post Linus Memes Here! << -Original thread has returned   
    Thought i should make one for diesel

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    Olivertheguy reacted to Paycer in Post Linus Memes Here! << -Original thread has returned   
    I'm having way too much fun with this!
     

     

     

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    Olivertheguy reacted to mds4075 in Post Linus Memes Here! << -Original thread has returned   
    I was thinking of this just after I saw the thumbnail XD


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    Olivertheguy reacted to EYCEthebest003 in Post Linus Memes Here! << -Original thread has returned   
    Oh people are going to have a field day with this competition.
     

     

     







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    Olivertheguy reacted to manikyath in What is the best open source video editor for windows?   
    learning "curve"
     
    i've seen some insane results come out of blender, but it seems to be mostly a "learning cliff"
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    Olivertheguy reacted to Arty in What is the best open source video editor for windows?   
    actually your both wrong.

     
     
     
    learning curve 
     
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    Olivertheguy reacted to madknight3 in i really don't know anything about c# or about programming :(   
    @aDham_z this really shouldn't be marked as the answer unless you want to edit your question lol
    You asked for C# and he recommended something for C++ And CodeAdacemy doesn't teach C# or even C++ for that matter I guess if you changed your mind and would rather start learning HTML and CSS now then that's fine too. They are important to learn if you want to build websites, however you wont start to get a feel for actual programming until you start using JavaScript or another server side language. It won't take too long to learn the basics of HTML and CSS and move on to that though.
     
    I'll throw in some more Web developer resources that can get you started as a beginner and that also provide a path to follow so you're not left with the "what next" feeling (at least for a while)
    Web Development using Python & Django - This guides you through some tutorials to follow as a beginner (CodeAcademy is one of them, although not the very first thing it recommends). It'll get you familiar with the client side with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, then move you into the server side using Python. The Odin Project - Like the above, this is another set of tutorials that guides you through the process of starting step by step. Instead of Python, these tutorials use Ruby for the server side work. Develop a Job - This site is designed to teach you how to start a career in web development. Even if you don't plan on making a career out of this, it's worth a read through as it provides information about the different parts of web development that you probably aren't aware of as a beginner. Additionally, if you like learning through video tutorials I'll add Treehouse and Lynda (support Linus by using their offer code) as places to learn web development. Both require monthly payments, but both have a free trial you can test things out with before they charge you anything.
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    Olivertheguy reacted to Blade of Grass in 14 day photo challenge   
    How close is a close up?
     

     

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    Olivertheguy reacted to Momas in 14 day photo challenge   
    Challenge "green" winner: @Nexxus
     
    Congratulations!!
     

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    Olivertheguy reacted to SamNeedham123 in 14 day photo challenge   
    Camera: Sony CyberShot HX20-V
    ISO: 100
    F-Stop: f/4.5
    Focal Length: 18mm
    Exposure Time: 1/10 Seconds
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    Olivertheguy reacted to wyattzx in YouTube buyes Vessel? Or maybe a bug.   
    I really hope this isn't true -- that the tab icons represent acquisitions.. Because Linus Media Group just bought PornHub. 
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