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The most DISAPPOINTING Mini PC I've Ever Reviewed - Khadas Mind

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The Khadas Mind was pitched to me as a 'Workstation Replacement Mini PC' and a 'Mac Mini M2 KILLER'. (Their words, not mine). On paper, the specs are fantastic. In the flesh, the Khadas Mind exudes premium quality. So why do I hate it so much?

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All Ways Down Hopburst Double IPA, 10 Barrel Brewing, Bend, OR (9.0%) 2024-01-22 15:05:41 +0000 UTC View Post

THE FULL NERD!

GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! At 10:30a PT (about 30 minutes from now), I'll once again be on PC World's 'The Full Nerd' with Adam Patrick Murray.

And I'm probably going to fangirl just a bit, because also joining us is Maximum PC and Tested legend Will Smith!!!

Come stop by, say hi, and enjoy the show!

FINALLY time to upgrade your 1080 or 2080??!? - nVidia RTX 4070 Super Review

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One of the worst kept secrets in recent history is finally on my desk, with nVidia launching the RTX 4070 Super this week. At $599, it features 20% More CUDA cores than the RTX 4070, and according to nVidia, is faster than an RTX 3090.

But, boisterous claims aside, I wanted to find out if we finally have the perfect candidate to upgrade your...

Playing Retro Games on the Ayaneo Retro Mini PC

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Ayaneo loves to play around with different form factors on their PCs, and the Retro Mini PC AM01 is no exception. This 1984-inspired Mini PC is rocking all modern hardware, but how well can it handle retro games?

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Xeon E-2400 Series First Look

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Thanks to Supermicro for sending out the SYS-511R-M for this review. Make sure to check out https://www.supermicro.com for your next server!

Last month, among the news of new Emerald Rapid Xeons and Intel's Gaudi AI accelerators, Intel announced the first update to...

Building a NAS for Joel Telling!

@3DPrintingNerd  and I decided to combine forces to build the Ultimate Video Editing and Home Backup NAS. Check out the unboxing and 3D Prints for this build over on Joel's channel - https://youtu.be/bp3rhKcO8Lk

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Homelab and Server Rack Tour - 2024 Edition

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Like any homelab, my server rack is in a constant state of flux... equipment being moved around, servers being added and removed, but what do I actually use my server rack for? What hardware can I not live without? How much does it cost to run my server rack for a year? All of this and more will be answered in this latest tour of my Homelab.

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This Tiny GPU Packs Some SERIOUS Power!!! - RTX 4000 Ada Generation SFF Review

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Small form factor GPUs are a thing of the past. These days, GPUs are pushing 4 slots tall, and like Pontiac in the 90s, it seems wider is better. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation SFF is a professional card that challenges every concept of what makes a graphics card worth buyin...

Goodbye IPMI - Blicube BliKVM V4 Review

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Right around a year ago, I reviewed the BliKVM v2, which aimed to replace or add IPMI features to any computer. The only downside was...

AliExpress Special! - i7 Skylake Mobile on a Desktop Motherboard

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A couple weeks ago, I reviewed an Intel Core i5-6500 build inside a PC a rescued from a recycler. I mentioned the limiting factor in gaming might be that CPU's lack of hyperthreading, but wasn't able to upgrade to an 8-Thread chip. Today, we're going to compare that to a Skylake Mobile chip in the Core i7-6700HQ on this Jings...

LIVE with @PCWorld on The Full Nerd Podcast!

I'm down in San Francisco today, so I decided to crash the @pcworld headquarters :-)  I'll be LIVE with Adam and the gang at 10:30AM Pacific for Episode 282 of The Full Nerd. Make sure to tune in and say hi!

THIS is the NAS I've been waiting for! - IceWhale ZimaCube N100 Review

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IceWhale has been making a bit of a name for themselves in the homelab community with low-power x86 SBCs for the last few years... the ZimaCube is a new beast entirely though. Six SATA drive bays, 2.5GbE, industrial good looks, all rolled into an affordable package......

I bought a PC for $50. Let's upgrade it!

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There's an age-old tradition of turning eWaste into a usable gaming PC, and I always love a challenge. I bought a Dell Optiplex 3040 Compact Tower for just $50 from a local electronics recycler, and I'm going to attempt to turn it into a gaming PC on the cheap.

But first... What ...

What's Spinnin' with 45Drives

Joining Brett and Mitch over at 45Drives for their What's Spinnin' podcast.

The 150-Watt 64-Core CPU - AMD Epyc 8534P

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AMD and Intel are battling for a new server space, and it's not with mind-melting performance. Today, we're taking a look at AMD's performance-per-watt entry thanks to Supermicro, loaded with an AMD Epyc 8534P 64-Core CPU that draws just 150W. High Core Cou...

What to do with a Degraded ZFS Pool

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This video is going to focus on a ZFS Mirror inside Proxmox, but the commands and steps apply to nearly every type of ZFS array, regardless of the system they're running on. In short, there are four commands you should know...

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The 45Drives HomeLab Server Is Here!!!

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The 45Drives team has been hard at work putting together their first HomeLab-focused product, and today we finally have hands on. The HL15 is a 4U server with a custom toolless direct-wire 15-Drive backplane, and compatible with off-the-shelf components like fans, mot...

The Perfect Compact Homelab Switch? - Mikrotik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

When Mikrotik asked if I'd be interested in reviewing their all new 2.5Gb network switch with 10Gb backhaul, of course I said yes! This 10-Port switch might be my new go-to recommendation for homelabs and small business installs alike.

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10Gb DAC (Direct Attached Cop...

I built an AliExpress Gaming PC for my Nephew

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Shhh... there's a New Dark Rock Pro

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A NEW AR GLASSES CHALLENGER??? - TCL NXTWEAR S Review

Augmented Reality is cool and all, but I'm still searching for the perfect Head-Mounted Display for a Steam Deck or ROG Ally to serve as the ultimate mobile display. The XREAL Air and Rokid Air offer some seriously impressive specs, but there's now a third challenger. TCL introduces the RayNeo NXTWEAR S, a 1080P/60 Micro OLED AR display, and it's priced to compete. But how well does it hang with the competition?

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AliExpress X99 in a System76 Nebula 36

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The Latte Panda Sigma is a BEAST... kinda

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Latte Panda has a long history of integrating X86 PCs and Maker Boards, with the results often crushing ARM-based competition. While the Sigma offers their fastest PC yet, is this the maker board you're looking for?

But first... What am I drinking???

Athletic Brewing First Ride Coffee (0.5%)

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Testing Sub $50 Space-Saving Peripherals - Blitz Review!

Keyboards and Mice can take up a ton of space, especially when you don't need them on your desk 100% of the time. Today, I take a look at Six Compact Keyboard and Mice options to see if any of them are worth your money.

But first... What am I drinking???

Parallel 45 Brewing (Independence, OR) Electric Dream Machine IPA (7.0%)

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Proxmox 8.0 - PCIe Passthrough Tutorial

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Virtualization is great, but sometimes you just need access to physical hardware. If only there were a way to allow a virtual machine bare-metal access to PCIe cards in your server. OH WAIT! THERE IS! Whether you need access to a storage controller, graphics card, network card, or any other PCIe device, this is the video for you. 2023-10-06 01:48:04 +0000 UTC View Post

The Rules of Building Homelab Servers, and How To Break Them - ZimaBlade 7700 Overview

The ZimaBoard was a homelab and tinkerer's dream machine. Cheap, lightweight, and feature-packed. And they sold at a time when Raspberry Pis were basically unobtainable.

The ZimaBlade is an entirely different response to Single-Board ARM PCs, featuring full x86 CPUs, but priced to compete with even the most affordable hobbyist SBCs. But should you buy one?

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Elysian Brewing (Seattle, WA) Full Contact Imperial Hazy IPA. It's not haz...

10Gb + 100Gb Linux-based Distribution Switch!

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But first... What am I drinking???

Ninkasi (Eugene, OR) Eclipsosaurus IPA. If you want a citrus BOMB, this is one to get hold of.

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The $399 Ryzen-Powered Dual 2.5Gb NAS - AOOSTAR NAS + ROUTER Review

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When AOOSTAR reached out to request a review of their NAS + ROUTER combo, I was expecting your run-of-the-mill Celeron-powered generic PC. What I got was a Ryzen 5500U, 16GB powerhouse, complete with dual 3.5" SATA Drive Bays.

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Great Concept, Terrible Execution - YoloBox Pro Review

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I was honestly excited to review the YoloBox Pro from YoloLiv. The concept is incredible... and All-In-One Live Broadcast Tablet, complete with 3x HDMI Inputs, Gigabit Ethernet, Multi-Destination Capable, and no computer required to live stream to anywhere, from anywhere.

2023-09-16 20:54:56 +0000 UTC View Post

The LARGEST 4K Monitor I've Ever Reviewed - NexiGo Aurora Pro Short Throw 4K Projector

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At LTX 2023, I stumbled across NexiGo and the Aurora Pro 4K Short Throw Tri-Color Laser Projector... an impressive combination to say the least, especially when you consider their asking price of $1699. But is this an instant-buy for those looking for a home theater projector, or are there better options out there?

2023-09-14 18:36:06 +0000 UTC View Post