Techno Tim | Is this the future of x86 Single Board Computers? - ZimaBlade @TechnoTim | Uploaded October 2023 | Updated October 2024, 4 hours ago.
Introducing the ZimaBlade, an affordable, low power, single board computer that's great for a home servers, homelabs, tinkering, NAS, retro gaming, or even a dual boot desktop system like me. We'll take a look at how it compares to the ZimaBoard, the previous device from Ice Whale.
ZimaBlade on CrowdSupply: bit.ly/3PeSpxv
ZimaBlade Official Site: bit.ly/3tOlpUx
Disclosures:
- I was not paid
- Ice Whale provided ZimaBlades and accessories for testing
- I bought everything else with my own money
Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/zimablade-review/
ZimaBlade Accessories:
- 10g NIC: amzn.to/47aLJXl
- Quad 2.5g NIC: amzn.to/3sl2Bf1
- 4 Port USB Card: amzn.to/3FFIzPr
- WiFi 6 PCIe: amzn.to/3sfwLQY
- PCIe SATA Expansion: amzn.to/3sbNdlj
- SAMSUNG SSDs: amzn.to/3Sf5bxU
- 8GB SODIMM RAM: amzn.to/40iXUiw
- Anker USB C Hub: amzn.to/49tQCwL
- Slim Cat6 Cables: amzn.to/45NVj1e
- 2.5 to 3.5 Bracket: amzn.to/3s6q7fZ
Mentioned:
- My NEW Ultimate Desk & Setup Tour 2023!: youtube.com/watch?v=gYgaxdUAAS0
- 20 Home Server Projects You Can Start TODAY - CasaOS + ZimaBoard: youtube.com/watch?v=La3NJZtI5OE
- The Best Way to Dual Boot Windows and Ubuntu: youtube.com/watch?v=CWQMYN12QD0
- Walkman Ad: archive.org/details/SonyAudioCatalog80s/page/n31/mode/2up?view=theater
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00:00 - What is the ZimaBlade?
00:48 - Unbox Experience
01:19 - Hardware Specs
02:34 - PCI Express Slot
03:16 - First Boot Experience
04:46 - Build a NAS, or Not
05:18 - My Workbench Testing System
05:55 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Windows
06:49 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Linux
07:49 - Power
09:14 - LEDs
09:46 - Power Button
10:08 - PCB Color
10:31 - Printables?
10:56 - My Thoughts
Thank you for watching!
Introducing the ZimaBlade, an affordable, low power, single board computer that's great for a home servers, homelabs, tinkering, NAS, retro gaming, or even a dual boot desktop system like me. We'll take a look at how it compares to the ZimaBoard, the previous device from Ice Whale.
ZimaBlade on CrowdSupply: bit.ly/3PeSpxv
ZimaBlade Official Site: bit.ly/3tOlpUx
Disclosures:
- I was not paid
- Ice Whale provided ZimaBlades and accessories for testing
- I bought everything else with my own money
Video Notes: https://technotim.live/posts/zimablade-review/
ZimaBlade Accessories:
- 10g NIC: amzn.to/47aLJXl
- Quad 2.5g NIC: amzn.to/3sl2Bf1
- 4 Port USB Card: amzn.to/3FFIzPr
- WiFi 6 PCIe: amzn.to/3sfwLQY
- PCIe SATA Expansion: amzn.to/3sbNdlj
- SAMSUNG SSDs: amzn.to/3Sf5bxU
- 8GB SODIMM RAM: amzn.to/40iXUiw
- Anker USB C Hub: amzn.to/49tQCwL
- Slim Cat6 Cables: amzn.to/45NVj1e
- 2.5 to 3.5 Bracket: amzn.to/3s6q7fZ
Mentioned:
- My NEW Ultimate Desk & Setup Tour 2023!: youtube.com/watch?v=gYgaxdUAAS0
- 20 Home Server Projects You Can Start TODAY - CasaOS + ZimaBoard: youtube.com/watch?v=La3NJZtI5OE
- The Best Way to Dual Boot Windows and Ubuntu: youtube.com/watch?v=CWQMYN12QD0
- Walkman Ad: archive.org/details/SonyAudioCatalog80s/page/n31/mode/2up?view=theater
Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/technotim
Sponsor me on GitHub: github.com/sponsors/timothystewart6
Subscribe on Twitch: twitch.tv/technotim
Become a YouTube member: youtube.com/channel/UCOk-gHyjcWZNj3Br4oxwh0A/join
Merch Shop: https://l.technotim.live/shop
Gear Recommendations: https://l.technotim.live/gear
Get Help in Our Discord Community: https://l.technotim.live/discord
2nd channel: youtube.com/@TechnoTimTalks
(Affiliate links may be included in this description. I may receive a small commission at no cost to you.)
00:00 - What is the ZimaBlade?
00:48 - Unbox Experience
01:19 - Hardware Specs
02:34 - PCI Express Slot
03:16 - First Boot Experience
04:46 - Build a NAS, or Not
05:18 - My Workbench Testing System
05:55 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Windows
06:49 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Linux
07:49 - Power
09:14 - LEDs
09:46 - Power Button
10:08 - PCB Color
10:31 - Printables?
10:56 - My Thoughts
Thank you for watching!
