Log densitySILVER - LZmod A24-V5, EPYC 64core, 19TB NVME, RTX4000SFF

[mknrls]

Time for a new build after my small hiatus from my last project concept. Some parts will be familiar like I'm reusing them and others will be upgraded / replaced!
All of this is mix of art, being meticulous, the joy of building and using ridiculous high-end parts within reasons ... don't judge me lol

PROJECT: DENSITY SILVER​

Preliminary list of ingredients (Parts):

• Case: LZmod A24-V5 [Silver]
• Board: ASRock ROMED4ID-2T
• CPU: AMD EPYC 7742 QS [64C/128T]
• RAM: 384GB LRDIMM
  • MICRON 64GB LRDIMM DDR4-3200 x2
  • MICRON 128GB LRDIMM DDR4-3200 x2
• RAM Cover
• SSD: 19TB NVME
  • WD BLACK SN850X NVME 8TB [M.2]
  • MICRON 9200 ECO 11TB [U.2] *to be acquired
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4000 SFF ADA
• PSU: ... TBD

Spices / Flavors (WaterCooling / Miscellaneous):

• CPU Block: OPTIMUS Absolute TR3+ [Silver / Pro-XE Nickel]
• RAM Cover: MEG BLADE T1 Ram Heatsink [Silver] x4 *Custom Order
• M.2 Heatsink: EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe - Silver

Piece of Resistance (Hint: Mostly Silver with a glint of Black) ... The Initial mock-up:
There's a few things to figure out like PSU placement (internal or external), RTX 4000 SFF shunt mod / maybe single slotted, output connector, short slimsas cables ... etc.
Your feedback is always welcome

 

[batbuild]

Cool and clinical. What is the heatsink for the SSD - did it come with that?

 

[mknrls]

Cool and clinical. What is the heatsink for the SSD - did it come with that?

Thanks! The heatsink is the EK-Quantum Convection M.2 NVMe - Silver, currently unavailable or removed on their website and not sure if it will be restock or maybe a newer version is in the works.

 

[Solo]

Very sexy.

 

[HWI]

What kind of work will you be doing on this? Or is it just for fun? I only game on my PC, so am unfamiliar with what kind of production takes advantage of so many CPU cores and so much RAM. Pretty gnarly.

 

[mknrls]

What kind of work will you be doing on this? Or is it just for fun? I only game on my PC, so am unfamiliar with what kind of production takes advantage of so many CPU cores and so much RAM. Pretty gnarly.

Will be dabbling in running multiple virtual system with Proxmox and video editing, like already do beats this will help with music production.
I am doing it for fun in a way but logically make sense like we're on the lookout for deals, making offers, sale of previous/unused parts for new items, buying at msrp ect.

Got make it pretty while we are at it like most enterprise motherboard look plain

 

[robbee]

I know a nice way to give your 4000 SFF that sweet silver shine…

 

[FrankTL]

I don't see where you'd put an AC-DC adapter inside that case when coupled with a Deep Mini-ITX board - logically you'd need to use an external power brick.

I'd try to find the highest capacity external 12V brick, either a GaN one or a conventional brick from a reputable brand like Mean Well.

Make sure you buy the right molex plugs and keep the max wattage per pin in mind for the molex style 12V plugs.

I did a similar build but with the Ryzen 7950X and the AM5D4ID-2T, powered by a massive 300W CUI 12V GaN brick. For your CPU I'd try and find a larger brick, at least 350W and cap the CPU power in the BIOS to a value that prevents overloading the brick. A power consumption meter is going to be your friend until you find safe BIOS settings.

I posted my build details over on servethehome forums: https://forums.servethehome.com/ind...p-form-factor-server-build-in-5-litres.46388/

Edit: I missed that you want to add a RTX 4000 SFF. Good luck finding a miniature nuclear power plant to power that thing - I don't understand why you'd use that compact case if you plan pairing it with an actively cooled PSU that does not fit in the same enclosure.

 

[mknrls]

I don't see where you'd put an AC-DC adapter inside that case when coupled with a Deep Mini-ITX board - logically you'd need to use an external power brick.

I'd try to find the highest capacity external 12V brick, either a GaN one or a conventional brick from a reputable brand like Mean Well.

Make sure you buy the right molex plugs and keep the max wattage per pin in mind for the molex style 12V plugs.

I did a similar build but with the Ryzen 7950X and the AM5D4ID-2T, powered by a massive 300W CUI 12V GaN brick. For your CPU I'd try and find a larger brick, at least 350W and cap the CPU power in the BIOS to a value that prevents overloading the brick. A power consumption meter is going to be your friend until you find safe BIOS settings.

I posted my build details over on servethehome forums: https://forums.servethehome.com/ind...p-form-factor-server-build-in-5-litres.46388/

Edit: I missed that you want to add a RTX 4000 SFF. Good luck finding a miniature nuclear power plant to power that thing.

Nice build and Thanks for the info.
Will definitely have to be an external brick, now which one .. that is to be decided or mod the Supermicro 800W PWS-804P-1R like few users have done.
More brain storming is needed!