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I am using a HP Z8 G4 Workstation currently fitted with 2x Xeon 5122. Looking at the product specifications for supported CPUs, it is an incomplete list of Xeons from this generation. I am considering upgrading the CPUs to 2 x Xeon 8173M, but am having a hard time finding out if this CPU is *actually* supported by the MB. I have tried to contact HP technical, but yeah, good luck with that..... Are there *any* reasons this CPU is not supported by the system? It could be specified with a even higher end CPU in the Xeon 8180

I am looking to replace a trusted old plasma tv in the living room, and have become dead set on not getting a tv with android smart tv functions or other smart tv capabilities. Whatever web connectivity I want and need is going to come from dedicated external devices. Having helped parents and friends with these ducking systems I do not want to bring this into my living room So, does anyone have any recommendations for displays or monitors that have good display tech and contrasts that is suitable for TV use? It should be at leat 75" as we are sitting quite far away from the tv.

As the title suggest, I am pondering wether to upgrade the CPUs in a workstation that is used to do analytical work (cpu based) The workstation in question is a HP Z8 G4 that is currently equipped with dual xeon 5122 cpus. There is a cooling tower for each cpu with a can blowing air over the tower that is then ducted out of the case. The TDP for one cpu is 105W. How do I figure out how much cooling capacity this setup has? I see the xeon lineup for the socket 3647 is maxed out at the W-3175X with at tpd of 255W. The PSU is 1700W so this should not be any problem. But how do I figure out what the max cooling capacity of the cpu cooler is? How big a upgrad on the cpu would be possible? The 5122 only boosts up to 3,7 GHz but the higher end w-2175x no only give tone of extra cores, also boosts to 4,3 GHz. Would such an upgrade be possible without any additional changes of modifications?

Would a 13900 be a better option than the AMD? I opt for AMD as I’ve always used that for personal desktops.

Budget (including currency): 6500 USD / 70.000 NOK incl VAT Country: Norway Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Machine learning, simulations, robotics Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): Starting some early planning for a build that will happen either to the end of 2023 or q1/q2 2024. My research adviser has said to avoid workstation graphic cards from the Quadro lineup and use GTX 30 or 40 series (he is rocking a 3090) I dont´t think a Threadripper class of workstation is applicable here. Nor is the budget high enough. But I have been looking at 7950 X3D 4090 128 GB DDR5 6000MT/s 1200W Corsair PSU Any comments or other recommendations? If these parts were to be selected, what manufacturers would be preferable, now that EVGA no longer makes GPUs? MSI motherboard and GPU? ASUS? Gigabyte? What would you choose and why?

******************SOLVED****************** The CPU was faulty ***********************************************

So a little update in this thread. I have followed the suggestions given by you, so in additon to my initial troubleshooting, I have now performed MemTest86 Test passed with flying colours. ( hours test on single RAM, other single RAM and dual RAM (in slot DIMMA1 and DIMMA2) (DIMMB1 and/or DIMMB2 still will not post) Tested different GPU that is known to work in both PCI-E slots Same behaviour Test system without M.2 drive (boot to Win PE to run test) Same behavoiur Ruling out M.2 drive a cause @TrigrH BIOS has not been flashed, as the BIOS have the latest BIOS available. Will updating the BIOS to the same version I have make any difference at all?? From the steps taken, I have concluded that GPU is not the cause M.2 is not the cause RAM is not the cause PSU is not the cause This leaves the mobo and CPU I don't believe the mobo is the cause, as this behaviour is the same with a different mobo manufacturer. Some more, and possible relevant information. I have, during the troubleshooting, discovered that all though I am able to install windows, run windows, install software and driver to a PCI-e wifi card, there is a spesific problem that I think is linked to the initial problem. So prepare for a little more information Installing any kind of software or driver to mobo chipset or GPU ( X570 and Vega 64 GPU), causes Windows to freeze, reboot and contiune to work (no BSOD, error code or anything other to work with). The only clue is logged in the Event Viewer There are two ways of causing windows to behave in this way: Install chipset driver/software In Device Manager, right click and select "Scan for new hardware" Both these actions causes Windows to freeze. But plugging and unplugging any USB device works normally. Any other advice from you guys?? I am really running out of options! P.S. Support ticket til AMD global customer care has been submitted, but things are not exactly fast....

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I was thinking mobo to, this is why I tested with a different mobo, but got the same result. Seems a bit strange to have two mobo with the same, exact fault? RMA? what is this?

Hi fellow computerphiles I am i need of some fresh input into what steps to take now, so please bare with me, my typos and long post... First of all my system configuration is as follow Ryzen 5 3600 with boxed cooler MSI X570-a pro Kingston HyperX FURY RGB 32GB (16GB x 2) Vega 64 Problem: When using recommended memory slots DIMMA2 + DIMMB2 (as described in litterature by MSI), the system will not boot or post. The system powers up and gets stuck with the red diagnostic LED for DRAM. Booting up with 1 RAM in DIMMA2 - system boots. Shutting down and innserting 2nd RAM in DIMMB2 -> system boots and works stable. I am able to do both productivity and gaming. I shut down the system. The next morning I try to boot (now with both RAM installed) and there is no boot or post. Just the red DRAM led constatnly ON. So this leads to a bit of fault finding single RAM in DIMMA1 or DIMMA2 --> system boots with not error into Windows single RAM in DIMMB1 or DIMMB2 --> DRAM error (no boot or post) ---> tried to use both RAM as single RAM configuration to make sure that the RAM are not faulty --> system works normally with both RAM Dual RAM in DIMMA1 + DIMMA2 (not recommended as this is not dual channel) - system boots and works normally in Windows --> same configuration but cross changed DIMM slots for the two RAM --> system boots and works normally in Windows Dual RAM in DIMMA2 + DIMMB1 (not recommended) - DRAM error Conclusion: RAM-sticks are not faulty Further steps in trouble shooting taken: Used my RAM and CPU on ASUS ROG Strix B450-F (flashed with BIS 3003) single RAM in DIMMA1 or DIMMA2 --> system boots with not error into Windows single RAM in DIMMB1 or DIMMB2 --> DRAM error (no boot or post) ---> tried to use both RAM as single RAM configuration to make sure that the RAM are not faulty --> system works normally with both RAM Dual RAM in DIMMA1 + DIMMA2 (not recommended as this is not dual channel) - system boots and works normally in Windows --> same configuration but cross changed DIMM slots for the two RAM --> system boots and works normally in Windows Dual RAM in DIMMA2 + DIMMB1 (not recommended) - DRAM error So basically I did the same procedure as with my X570-a motherborad, and the system behaves identically. I have checked the CPU for physical damage, and I am not able to see anthing wrong (no bent pins, not scratc or marks). Am I correct when I conclude now that the memory lane in the actual CPU is faulty/buggy? Are there any further tests or "things" I can do to check if the CPU is faulty? Software that will check the memory lanes? Any ideas on what to do? What to check?

So I want to get off the iCloud/OneDrive/DropBox wagon and go for a NAS system with 4 drives and set up a "personal cloud". I would also like to enable cloud access for my family from this device (wife, kids, brothers) So after browsing a little, I came across this device: ZyXel NAS 542. My first question is if there are any experiences here with this device? How is the user interface? And secondly; is it possible to use a different OS on this device? And if so, what OS/Software would you recommend checking out?

Hi :) I'm looking to scrap dropbox/onedrive/... and also the WD myCloud I have running, and finding a solution where I can build an affordable alternative where I can run eighter nextCloud or ownCloud to have a backup of "everything" in the Documents-folders (documents, photos, movies, music, ...) and also use as a backup for the Apple-devices that are in use in our home. So in short, I am looking for a system with at least 4 disk bays (for redundancy) Storage "only" - i.e. no heavy load or working on files directly over the network, so I imagine the hardware spec to be quite low a PSU / fan solution that does not sound like a jet engine, as I don't have a dedicated room that can be sound proofed the less noise the better What it will be used for Simple backup of files and content from phones and computers, including time machine stream movies to TV/laptops What it will not be used for editing photos/videos directly on the server Operating system is not important. I have only begun to scratch the surface of all the options that are available for this use. So I thought "why not ask the community at LTT"? Go straight to the epicenter of the knowledge. :) What would be the best option here? Something like a prebuilt system like Synology or Qsnap? I've never used any of their solutions before and have no idea about the quality of the products. Or to build something from scratch like a miniITX-system? I have built quite a few systems, so this would be no issue. The challenge would be to select the appropriate hardware for this solution. So....anyone wanna share from their bottomless well of knowledge here?

I have the change to get my hands of a replaced Intel® Xeon® Bronze 3104 Processor (replaced in an academic workstation to increase the computational power) Do you guys have any suggestions on what I could build using this CPU as a base?

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Thank you for the advice. At the moment I am about to exceed 6 TB, but this is really a conservative estimate. I have a collection of music and movies I have yet to copy the the existing NAS. So to be a little "future proof" I am thinking about 15-20 TB

Yes, I know that servers can be loud Fortunately my plan is to place this device in my workshop-room where I really don´t spend that much time. Perhaps making an insulated case around it (ventilated off course) to maybe soften/dampen the noise?

Hi I´m looking for possible solution for a network storage for the family. Just access of media library, backup of pictures, phones and laptops. No need for heavy tasks, mainly storage. Looking at the existing solution (WD mycloud) and I am not impressed with the stability, the speed. Not really interested in expanding that solution. So after looking at an old LTT video (Reliable Data Storage on the Cheap!) I was wondering what would be the "minimum requirements" with regards to CPU and RAM you guys would recommend? From a local website I found a HP Proliant ML350 G5 (E5420 CPU with 2x 1GB RAM and 4 disks (unknown size)) for 65 USD. Would hardware like this to the job? I would guess a little more RAM would be to prefer? I have never built a computer/server like this before, and have absolutely no idea about what hardware that is required for this "simple" task. Your advice would much appreciated edit: sorry for posting in the wrong sub