Recent content by chn

Thanks @BaK, I was thinking that already that I would pick something that would also use auxiliary power. Just wasn't sure whether a certain amount of power was expected from the slot itself before the GPU feeds from the 6/8 pin connector.

So I was fortunate enough to score an old PC from work for EUR 20.00 - an HP ProDesk 600 G3 SFF. The machine has an Intel i7-7700 CPU, 32GB RAM and a 512GB SSD, and I was thinking about the viability of using it as a gaming machine by adding a GPU. Unfortunately, being an OEM prebuilt, the PSU...

1. I just like the look of the case - understated and clean. The build quality is also very good, and I thought the price was also very reasonable. I also want to mention your engagement with us on this thread - I think that also makes a difference - the fact that you are open to feedback on the...

Nice build! Are you using for VMs, or something different?

I actually never knew the heatsink sat so low until I got it, and by then I'd already planned on using the Meanwell brick, which I had.

Is that the Supermicro M11SDV series you have there?

OK, I figured out how to embed the gallery:

My goal was to build a small form-factor server that was also quiet with relatively low-power consumption. It would be used to run VMs for a home lab. I'd been lusting over the Lone Industries L5 case for a while, and this little project gave me a reason to order one. The case is very...

Thanks @ermac318 & @encore2097 !

Hi, did you end up testing whether you can power the Supermicro board with the Mean Well 252W brick and the J-Hack adapter cable? I've been considering such a build lately and it's a little frustrating how little information there is about powering their boards with the DC docket. Or maybe I am...

I really want to buy this case, but I have no need whatsoever for a new build.

I'm looking forward to a 3rd generation AMD Ryzen...to keep Intel on their toes