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  1. 37 minutes ago, Crunchy Dragon said:

    From some cursory poking around the internet, it looks like you can map, or bridge(not sure what the right term here is) both ports to a single IP address, have both of them connected to your router, and double your bandwidth that way as the network will think there's only one port. That will certainly increase your throughput and network performance.

     

    33 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

    sure you can set it up so each process uses a different port. Normally you can do this by setting different IPs, and having different progrms listen on different IPs.

     

    You can also do bonding, but that requires a supported switch.


    You guys are amazing, thank you for all your help and suggestions. Stoked to get home and deploy these changes. 💖

  2. @Crunchy Dragon
    Okay yeah, I also managed to recover many, many sticks of DDR3 RAM, so out of my 3 bags I should be able to find stuff. My geek brain went straight to the sticks with heat sinks lol... I literally learned how to figure out difference between UDIMM and RDIMM (again showing my rookie skill, as I didn't know about this difference with RAM), while writing my OP haha...
    As for population order, I did not pay proper attention to that either, but got it on second try, so that part is fine for now.

    Re. network ports, yeah I see there is a network port for management, then they have 1 and 2 Ethernet side by side. I guess I was just wondering if that sort of increases bandwidth that can be pushed in and out from the machine, ie. plugging in a second connection giving me 'twice the pipe' lol...
    Or if its intended for:
     - process 1 running thru port 1
     - process 2 running thru port 2

    Hope I made sense there!

  3. Hey all,
    I have a G6 ML350, saved from the scrap pile. Got lucky actually not sure why it was even tossed, maybe the RAID controller? Seemed wonky, couldn't get it to post without disconnecting it and running a SATA direct to an SSD.
    I will admit I am jumping into the shark infested waters nude here (metaphorically obviously), this is my first time really tearing into a server to re-purpose it. The RAID might have been fine, but I just reduced my concerns to get it to post. Everything seems fine now, I also snagged a set of Xeon X5650's I believe they are, although ill need the "dual cpu" accessories like the additional fan and baffle etc.

    MY PROBLEM:
    I cannot seem to for the life of me, figure out what configuration I need and which sticks I need, to max out my RAM for the single cpu config. I have no idea what limits me, but I KNOW I should be able to get more than 32GB to a single CPU lmfao. My issue is that if I fill all the DIMM slots for a single CPU config, the server does not post, and gives the RAM error where the LEDs all show orange. I referenced the documentation, but that left me even more confused, as it alludes to this motherboard having WILDLY different maximum capacities, depending on a few factors. Seemingly RAM speeds and placements? But I am not sure.

    Here is the manual I am referencing:
    https://content.etilize.com/User-Manual/1022988121.pdf

    My guess is I am mixing UDIMM and RDIMM, page 44 is where the memory stuff is talked about.

    STRETCH PROBLEM:
    I am also a little confused as to how the network ports work on a server, more specifically, do they function like GPU's in the sense that, if software is not requesting to push traffic through the hardware, then the port/hw/chip is not used? For example if I have 2 gigabit ethernet ports, will traffic only travel over the second port if specifically asked to? Is this something the BiOS decides and automates? Is it specific to virtualisation or docker container configs, in the same way I can set cpu and ram limits? My goal is to make sure I have wide open pipes for bandwidth, the processes wont be maxing the network traffic out I don't think, but I DO BELIEVE traffic spikes high sometimes. 
    Yes, feel free to roast and correct me anywhere I am using bad terminology lol...

  4. Hi all,

     

    Looking for peoples recommendation on best 'bang for buck' intel CPU. The computer will run 24/7 running a decently heavy workload, focus needed on single thread performace, so number of cores is less important. I have one computer running now, with a 5yr old i5, and the cpu doesn't really 'peak' ever. I looking at 11th gen i5 and i7s, but not really sure, looks like there is a 12th gen aswell and im a bit rookie with building so could use some guidance. Essentially im thinking i should be looking at 11th gen cpu for reasons of price, but also would like to make sure i have some future proofing in the socket fitment. 
    I am going to try and get the stuff into a small form factor case aswell, wont be using a huge GPU, if any, so that should not be an issue for me. If you have a mobo suggestion that would be great too but ill try to figure that one out on my own, but unsure if there are 'smaller' mobo formats.

    some cpus i have my eye on and wondering about, notice 11th gen on sale or something its cheaper than 12th:

    https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_65_1971&item_id=189987
    https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_65_3860&item_id=201280
    https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_65_3860&item_id=201282

  5. 12 minutes ago, Vejnemojnen said:

    I see. So, what shall I use? (I already used some of the stuff though. I don't think it'd be problem. label says "special cleaner for degreasing". No ingredients listed though, but most of the times is Isopropyl alcohol.

    No, brake clean is only really intended for grease and dust from brake systems. As I mentioned, you CAN use it, but shouldn't, and thats on car electronics. When it comes to sensitive components especially, forget it even exists, it leaves huge amounts of residue. The contact cleaner on the other hand yes, is mostly isopropyl. It's for this same reason brake clean isn't used when painting, great for degreasing surface, but waaaaaay too much white chalky residue is left behind.

  6. 36 minutes ago, Origami Cactus said:

    16gb is yeah the standard amount of ram for a normal pc. But you can always add more ram later on if your laptop doesn't have soldered memory, so i would add it when you actually need it.

    Yeah unfortunately it is soldered haha, just wondering if I should utilize my 14 day satisfaction period to order a 32gb model =P. I was thinking that may be best and not to worry too much about the CPU as I mentioned, I think it'll be overkill for me for years to come. I just was hoping that it was able to cool itself enough to be able to boost for more than just one or two seconds lol...

     

    PS that score was without the power adapter connected, which funny enough I think makes it score higher, I guess because of the thermal bonus from not charging! xD (First ever score was around 2550)

  7. 3 hours ago, Vejnemojnen said:

    (with some brake cleaner sprayed onto the brush).

    Just a piece of advice, I work in automotive, and I can say without a doubt, NEVER use brake clean on electronics. Let alone ones this sensitive, it WILL degrease what you're working on, but will ALSO leave A LOT of residue. That's why they have "contact cleaner" like someone above me mentioned, which can be sprayed even on live electronics.

  8. 14 minutes ago, Jurrunio said:

    Does it run on 45w? It seems ok, considering my 8750H (45w 6 core, high core count always ride on the power limit) gets 2600 points with a short override power limit period. Or 2400 if it's not allowed to break power limit at all

    I haven't messed around with any settings, I am not sure how I can tell what the draw from the CPU specifically is, but the info you've given me there does help understand a bit. That's an 8th gen i7 that you have right??

  9. 16 minutes ago, Origami Cactus said:

    Are you actively running out of ram during your work?

     

    Nooo, it's a new laptop. But Ill be doing software development, and web development on it. I was looking for something that could also handle CAD and similar programs. The reason I was wondering about the CPU is I want it at least a little bit future proofed. The 8 cores is probably overkill for right now, but yeah I definitely don't want to run out of RAM. I am not sure how far in the "future" 16GB will be haha, seems to already be a standard in any higher end laptop. 

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