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Jonatino
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It's finally complete... I present to you my frankenstein of a workstation and NAS AIO.
Workstation specs:
CPU: i9 9900k overclocked to 4.9ghz
Memory: 4x8gb 3200mhz 16-16-34 DDR4
Video card: EVGA 2080 Super XC
Motherboard: Asrock z390 Tachi Ultimate
 
NAS specs:
CPU: i7 4790k underclocked/undervolted to 4.0ghz with turbo boost disabled (keeps the temps down)
Memory: 4x8gb 2800mhz 14-14-30 DDR3
Motherboard: EVGA Z97 FTW
Network card: Intel X520-DA2 with a SFP+ to RJ45 converter (since I can't fit my other X520-DA2 inside my workstation without clearance issues)
Storage Drives: 3x 4TB Western Digital Red
Cache Drive: 2x 500GB Samsung 860 Evo
 
The external mounted secondary power supply was initially a temporary solution, but it's kind of growing on me (shout out to scrapyard wars) :) The NAS motherboard is secured to an acrylic ATX motherboard test bench, then I have 5 screws through the side panel connecting to the standoffs which hold the entire thing in place.
 
It's ugly, but boy does it work great!
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Good God...the things I cannot unsee...

CPU: Ryzen 9 5900 Cooler: EVGA CLC280 Motherboard: Gigabyte B550i Pro AX RAM: Kingston Hyper X 32GB 3200mhz

Storage: WD 750 SE 500GB, WD 730 SE 1TB GPU: Gigabyte GTX 1050 PSU: Corsair SF750 Case: Streacom DA2

Monitor: LG 27GL83B Mouse: Razer Basilisk V2 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red Speakers: Mackie CR5BT

 

MiniPC - Sold for $100 Profit

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CPU: Intel i3 4160 Cooler: Integrated Motherboard: Integrated

RAM: G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3 Storage: Transcend MSA370 128GB GPU: Intel 4400 Graphics

PSU: Integrated Case: Shuttle XPC Slim

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

Budget Rig 1 - Sold For $750 Profit

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CPU: Intel i5 7600k Cooler: CryOrig H7 Motherboard: MSI Z270 M5

RAM: Crucial LPX 16GB DDR4 Storage: Intel S3510 800GB GPU: Nvidia GTX 980

PSU: Corsair CX650M Case: EVGA DG73

Monitor: LG 29WK500 Mouse: G.Skill MX780 Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

OG Gaming Rig - Gone

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CPU: Intel i5 4690k Cooler: Corsair H100i V2 Motherboard: MSI Z97i AC ITX

RAM: Crucial Ballistix 16GB DDR3 Storage: Kingston Fury 240GB GPU: Asus Strix GTX 970

PSU: Thermaltake TR2 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Evolv ITX

Monitor: Dell P2214H x2 Mouse: Logitech MX Master Keyboard: G.Skill KM780 Cherry MX Red

 

 

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If you have the budget, you can always buy a case that can hold both.  I'm very worried about the airflow and heat that will build up in your case.  You might be ok for now but once dust start building up, you might get in trouble.  I assume that the NAS will never be turned off??

I just finished up my work/gaming rig (2 in one) pc.  An AMD 1950x and 3950X.  Both running at around 34C with plenty of airflow.

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On 8/17/2020 at 6:01 AM, Alphabear1978 said:

If you have the budget, you can always buy a case that can hold both.  I'm very worried about the airflow and heat that will build up in your case.  You might be ok for now but once dust start building up, you might get in trouble.  I assume that the NAS will never be turned off??

I just finished up my work/gaming rig (2 in one) pc.  An AMD 1950x and 3950X.  Both running at around 34C with plenty of airflow.

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Couldn't find any case that support two full ATX boards. People around me want $300-$400 for z97 mini itx boards and no way in hell am I paying that.

Temps are unaffected on both systems, all intakes have fan filters on them, and using noctua pressure optimized fans. Air flow is great 👍

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17 minutes ago, Jonatino said:

Couldn't find any case that support two full ATX boards. People around me want $300-$400 for z97 mini itx boards and no way in hell am I paying that.

Temps are unaffected on both systems, all intakes have fan filters on them, and using noctua pressure optimized fans. Air flow is great 👍

the thermaltake core 200 dose.

I have dyslexia plz be kind to me. dont like my post dont read it or respond thx

also i edit post alot because you no why...

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Just now, Jonatino said:

yeah I saw that one. Although it didn't really solve the problem I was having because its basically the footprint of 2 full towers.

 

The only choice I had was this monstrosity.

ya there might have been a long pc case that could do an atx fine but finding it could be challenging. i no my case labes magnum th10 case could house 2 matx mb in it...

i think the core 100 would be long enough but any what this is cheap and fun at the same time i like it. 

I have dyslexia plz be kind to me. dont like my post dont read it or respond thx

also i edit post alot because you no why...

Thrasher_565 hub links build logs

 

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14 hours ago, Jonatino said:

Couldn't find any case that support two full ATX boards. People around me want $300-$400 for z97 mini itx boards and no way in hell am I paying that.

Temps are unaffected on both systems, all intakes have fan filters on them, and using noctua pressure optimized fans. Air flow is great 👍

I guess those are Canadian Dollars??  I looked for an open box at Micro Center (I have 3 in driving distance) and found one for $120 US.  As long as you are happy with it and it fits your needs, that is all that matters 

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9 hours ago, Alphabear1978 said:

 

I guess those are Canadian Dollars??  I looked for an open box at Micro Center (I have 3 in driving distance) and found one for $120 US.  As long as you are happy with it and it fits your needs, that is all that matters 

Yup.... I'd give a leg for a micro center.

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