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I've ran Linux on my laptop for well over a year, and have showed Linux on Gaming PCs too many times to count... but what about installing Linux on my workstation? I spent the last 30 days with ZorinOS 17, and did 100% of my Video Editing, 3D Modeling, Live Streaming and day to day business operations from it. How did it go? What challenges did I face, and would I recommend it for you?
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Iron Horse Brewery (Ellensberg, WA) Tiramisu Death (7.0%)
I switched to Linux 30 days ago... How did it go?Craft Computing2024-06-22 | Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
I've ran Linux on my laptop for well over a year, and have showed Linux on Gaming PCs too many times to count... but what about installing Linux on my workstation? I spent the last 30 days with ZorinOS 17, and did 100% of my Video Editing, 3D Modeling, Live Streaming and day to day business operations from it. How did it go? What challenges did I face, and would I recommend it for you?
But first... What am I drinking???
Iron Horse Brewery (Ellensberg, WA) Tiramisu Death (7.0%)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingRTX 5090 might require a mortgage; Winamp Deletes Repo; Porch Pirates - Talking Heads Ep.355Craft Computing2024-10-17 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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No, you can't buy a 4TB drive for only $39. I've seen these 4TB Gen4x4 NVMe drives popping up on AliExpress recently, so I bought one to see what they're all about. Of course it's a scam, and no, you shouldn't buy one no matter how cheap they are.
But first... What am I drinking???
Dead & Dead from Rogue Ales and Spirits (Newport, OR) (9.5%)
If you're looking for an actual 4TB Gen4x4 NVMe drive, might I recommend one of these?
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It's been a full two years since I last looked at Virtual Machine support in TrueNAS Scale. While I liked what I saw back in the initial review, there were definitely improvements to be made. Two years on, is TrueNAS a Hypervisor you can actually use in your homelab or business?
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patreon.com/CraftComputingBreaking Benchmark Records LIVE with @StorageReview and friends - Talking Heads Ep.354.5Craft Computing2024-10-11 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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We are LIVE on location from AMD's Advancing AI launch in San Francisco. We'll be discussing the launch of AMD Epyc 5th Generation Turin CPUs, and benchmarking them LIVE. We're expecting some world records to fall, and also taking suggestions on benchmarks you'd like to see.Breaking Benchmark Records LIVE with @StorageReview and friends - Talking Heads Ep.354Craft Computing2024-10-11 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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We are LIVE on location from AMD's Advancing AI launch in San Francisco. We'll be discussing the launch of AMD Epyc 5th Generation Turin CPUs, and benchmarking them LIVE. We're expecting some world records to fall, and also taking suggestions on benchmarks you'd like to see.Intel Confirms Arrow Lake Launch Dates; Nintendo hates its fans - Talking Heads Ep.353Craft Computing2024-10-03 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show for everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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The 45Drives HL8 is a very impressive platform for both homelabs and small business servers. But for those craving more power, I've got an insane solution, and it won't even break the bank.
Today, we're taking a brief look at the Minisforum BD790i, complete with a Ryzen 9 7945HX 16-Core Mobile APU, 64GB of Patriot DDR5-5600, along with 2.5Gb networking built right in. I don't want to spoil anything... but it might be one of the fastest server platforms I've tested, especially for just $539.
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Intel has been in a bit of a rough patch lately. They haven't had CPU Core Count of Memory Channel parity with AMD since 2018. There are rumors of splitting off divisions, or even straight-up buyouts. But the news isn't all bad, and Intel might VERY WELL be back to old form with the launch of their 6900P Series of Xeon CPUs.
Intel's newest Xeon CPUs, based around their Granite Rapids architecture, are both innovative and competitive... two things that have been lacking over the last couple launches. Today, we'll go over the architecture of these new chips, talk about the good, the bad, and how these new CPUs fit into the ever segmented market of HPC and Server compute.
But first... What am I drinking???
Black Raven Brewing (Woodenville, WA) Pallet Trick IPA (6.5%)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingWERE BACK BABY; Intel Xeon 6 Release; Winamp goes Open Source... kinda... - Talking Heads Ep.352Craft Computing2024-09-26 | Wallets, Coffee Tumblers, Pint Glasses and more available at https://craftcomputing.store
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0:00 - Crabs, Numbers and the End of the World 21:39 - Winamp doesn't understand Open Source 46:00 - YOU WERE THE CHOSEN ONE MKBHD! YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO DESTROY SUBSCRIPTIONS NOT CREATE THEM! 1:12:26 - Jeff Geerling impersonated by AI 1:44:37 - Intel launches Xeon 6 6900P SeriesHang Out while I assemble and flash Axe EffectsCraft Computing2024-09-24 | Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
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Follow me on Mastodon @Craftcomputing@hostux.social180Hz Monitor for under $100 - KTC H25T7 ReviewCraft Computing2024-09-23 | Thanks to Maximum Settings Cloud Gaming for sponsoring today's video. Get started with your very own Cloud Gaming VM or Bare Metal Machine at bit.ly/3wxfUuB!
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For the last decade, high refresh rate monitors have been reserved for gamers with deep pockets. I didn't get my first 60Hz+ panel until 2019, and it was only 100Hz and still $800! Sure, 1080P 144Hz panels have fallen below $200 in the last year or two, but that's still a huge expense for gamers on a budget.
Enter the KTC H25T7, a 24.5-inch 1080P IPS monitor with a blistering 180Hz refresh rate AND FreeSync Premium... and the best stat of all, it's only $95 brand new. So you can all finally say it with me... 60Hz gaming is officially dead.
But first... What am I drinking???
MONTRÉAL STATE OF MIND from Microbrasserie 4 Origines (Dorval, Montreal, QC) NEIPA / Strong Beer (7.0%)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingThe BEST Upgrade For Your Gaming Setup - Fractal Design RefineCraft Computing2024-09-12 | Thanks to Vultr for sponsoring today's video. Visit getvultr.com/craft to start your free trial, and receive $300 credit for signing up!
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Fractal Design has been leaning into the luxury vibe for the last couple years, and I'm absolutely here for it. Their latest offering is not so much a premium accessory for your PC, but a premium accessory for YOU. The Fractal Design Refine is a ground-up engineered chair, designed for superior ergonomics, comfort, and most importantly build quality. But does it live up to their own lofty expectations?
But first... What am I drinking???
From Rogue Ales and Spirits (Newport, OR) Rogue Berry Blonde (4.7%)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingPlaystation 5 Revealed; Sony ExPres says fired devs have it too easy - Talking Heads Ep.351Craft Computing2024-09-12 | Wallets, Coffee Tumblers, Pint Glasses and more available at https://craftcomputing.store
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The Minisforum MS-01 debuted to rave reviews from both Mini PC and Homelab users alike. The 14-Core Workstation touting 10Gb Networking and PCIe expansion was a breath of fresh air in the Mini PC space.
The latest model ditches Mobile CPUs, instead opting for a full Ryzen 8700G Desktop APU, promising uncompromised performance in an incredibly small package. But is it second-time fan-favorite for the Minisforum MS-A1?
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Cold Brew Coffee (Silver Falls Coffee Roasters)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingIntel breaking up??? Your Phone Is Listening (To Deliver Ads) - Talking Heads Ep.350Craft Computing2024-09-05 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show for everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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Sony axes Concord, just 2-weeks after launch radiotimes.com/technology/gaming/concord-cancellation-explainedQ+A Stream with @45Drives and @LAWRENCESYSTEMS - Talking Heads Ep.349Craft Computing2024-08-29 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
Today is all about Q+A. Thanks to @45Drives for hosting us, and @LAWRENCESYSTEMS for joining.
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Follow Jeff on Mastodon @CraftComputing@hostux.social or Bluesky @CraftComputing@bsky.social Follow 45Drives @ 45Drives on just about every platformThe PERFECT Desktop Homelab Server!Craft Computing2024-08-24 | Thanks again to 45Drives for sponsoring today's video, as well as the opportunity to collaborate on the 45HomeLab HL8. Check out the 45HomeLab store for more info: bit.ly/4dXS1Ne
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For years, I've been searching for the perfect Homelab server... a server that doesn't need to live in a rack. A server you can set on your desk, store all your files AND run all your self-hosted services. That server didn't exist... so with the help of 45Drives... we made one.
But first... What am I drinking???
Sierra Nevada (Chico, CA) Cosmic Little Thing Hazy Double IPA (8%)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingHow fast is an RTX A5000? - Cloud Gaming Server Pt.22Craft Computing2024-08-22 | Thanks to Maximum Settings Cloud Gaming for sponsoring today's video. Get started with your very own Cloud Gaming VM or Bare Metal Machine at bit.ly/3wxfUuB!
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It is almost 5 years to the day since I published my first video about Cloud Gaming, and wow, have things changed since then. Official GRID-supported GPUs from the Maxwell and Pascal lineups are less than $150, but their performance is far from ideal when it comes to modern games. If only there were some GPU out there that could run modern titles, cost right around $1000 used, and was unlocked for vGPU support...
Everyone... Meet the Nvidia RTX A5000.
But first... What am I drinking???
Lassen Aleworks, Eagle Lake IPA (Susanville, CA) 5.7%
Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 2:37 - The story so far... 5:09 - Meet the RTX A5000 6:52 - Meet the hardware 8:33 - Meet the SSDs 10:20 - Synthetic Testing 12:39 - Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 13:39 - Starfield 15:10 - Wreckfest 16:00 - Grand Theft Auto V 17:34 - Cyberpunk 2077 19:09 - Conclusion 21:53 - Beer ReviewIntel Arrow Lake blazingly fast in leak; Non-Compete ban struck down - Talking Heads Ep. 348Craft Computing2024-08-22 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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If you're like me, you've spent a good amount of time taking jobs from friends and family to support small businesses with their IT needs. It's a job I really enjoy doing, as nothing makes me happier than having an IT infrastructure 'just work'. For years, Ubiquiti and TP-Link have been the go-to standards for low-budget, high-performance small business networking. Asus wanted me to check out their latest offering in this market... but do they belong in the conversation?
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Latte Praline from Beauregard Microbrew and Distillery (Montreal, QC Canada) 8.2%
Sound Effect by pixabay.com/users/universfield-28281460Ryzen 9950X reviews are even more divisive; SteamOS coming to ROG Ally??? - Talking Heads Ep.347Craft Computing2024-08-15 | Wallets, Coffee Tumblers, Pint Glasses and more available at https://craftcomputing.store
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AI image generation... we've seen it used for everything from memes to political disinformation. But is it actually useful? Today, I'm taking a brief look at InvokeAI, a self-hosted AI image generation and editing platform. It allows you to not only create fantastic looking images, but edit them element by element to get the results you're looking for.
But first... What am I drinking???
Black Butte Porter, Deschutes Brewing (Bend, OR) 5.5%
Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:01 - How I plan on using AI 7:43 - Hardware and Software 11:53 - Image generation and modification demo 20:45 - Generating Set Pieces 25:30 - Putting it all together 31:24 - Beer ReviewAMD Zen 5 Launches; How bad is the Raptor Lake situation? - Talking Heads Ep.346Craft Computing2024-08-08 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show for everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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The return of the 12-Bay 1U Storage Server!!! A couple years ago, I took a look at the Chenbro NR12000, and they promptly sold out worldwide. Ever since then, I've had people asking if I knew of a similar solution for a highly dense storage server. Today, I'm taking a look at the Tyan GT86C, a Xeon Scalable powered 12-Bay storage server... but will it earn a space in your homelab?
But first... What am I drinking???
Tree House Brewing (Charlton, MA) The Prodigal Haze Part IV (9.0%)
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Music: "Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0Logitech considers subscription mouse; Intel to lay off 10,000 - Talking Heads Ep.345Craft Computing2024-08-01 | Wallets, Coffee Tumblers, Pint Glasses and more available at https://craftcomputing.store
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I had a brief meeting with AMD back in December. Fast forward a month, I've got an Epyc 9554 in one hand... and no parts in the other. Sorry this one took so long to figure out, but now that it's all together, let's have some fun.
But first... What am I drinking???
From Pit Caribou, micro-brewery from the Gaspe Peninsula, established in 2007. [pitcaribou.com] Gaspésienne (Girl from the Gaspé) No. 13, Robust Porter.
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And of course, a huge thanks to AMD, Corsair, InWin and AsRock Rack for making this build possible.
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patreon.com/CraftComputingBSODs from Crowdstrike; BSODs from Intel - Talking Heads Ep.344Craft Computing2024-07-25 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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Apple, NVIDIA, others scraped Tech YouTube channels for AI Training Data wired.com/story/youtube-training-data-apple-nvidia-anthropicAssembling SNMP Temperature Sensors and Answering Your QuestionsCraft Computing2024-07-15 | Thanks to PCBWay for sponsoring today's video. Get a $5 credit for signing up for a new account at pcbway.com/g/q5KzK2, and don't forget to check out their 10th Anniversary Deals while you're there.
Project Axe Effect is HERE and ready to ship! Today, I'm beginning the assembly and flashing process, and I figured I'd answer some of the questions I received in the last video. For those who don't know, I'm developing a low-cost SNMP-enabled Temperature and Humidity sensor, designed specifically for rackmount installation. You can check out the announcement video here: youtu.be/bbxU_ZJRsPQ
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Real Sticky from Treehouse Brewing (Brimfield, MA) 7.4%
There are a few units left for sale at https://craftcomputing.com. Once the first 400 Beta units are gone, they're gone. We're hoping to announce the PoE Version of Axe Effect sometime around October 2024, and will begin taking pre-orders at that time. As soon as we have final details on pricing and availability, you'll see a video posted here, so stay tuned for updates!
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Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:17 - Sponsor: PCBWay 4:46 - What about the PoE Version? 7:15 - Multiple Temperature/Humidity Probes? Water Sensor? 11:22 - Why only 2.4GHz WiFi? 13:52 - Humidity Sensor Enabled? YES! 15:16 - wHy nOt eSp32??? RP2040 TOO EXPENSIVE! JEFF STUPID! 17:13 - Plans for Prometheus or MQTT? 19:29 - Case, Form Factor, Magnets? 20:29 - Bonus Features (Relays, LEDs, Buzzers, etc) 23:46 - Do you ship to my country? 25:42 - Why the name "Axe Effect"? 27:57 - Future Ideas and Features? 30:24 - Shipping NOW! 32:03 - Beer ReviewChange ALL of your passwords; Is the AI Gold Rush coming to an end? - Talking Heads Ep.342Craft Computing2024-07-11 | Wallets, Coffee Tumblers, Pint Glasses and more available at https://craftcomputing.store
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So much wasted potential. The saga of the Quanta T22HF Dual-Node Epyc server somehow continues, as a couple viewers of the channel managed to get their hands on the BIOS updates needed to bring Epyc Rome support to these boards. And somehow even the simplest task for this server still managed to go sideways.
But first... What am I drinking???
Highland Park 12... because every failed BIOS update needs Scotch.
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The Handheld PC market has some serious issues right now, and nearly every player in the space is guilty of contributing. There are new models every 3-6 months in every shape and size you can imagine, and all of them launch via Kickstarter or IndieGoGo. It's an industry that has started to rely more on gimmicks and flash rather than user experience and substance... and I've had enough.
But first... What am I drinking???
I Got All These Numbers In My Head, Bellflower Brewing (Portland, ME)
Timestamps 0:00 - Intro, Specs + Sponsor 5:07 - Crowdfunding needs to stop 9:53 - Half-baked Software 15:40 - Worst ABXY + DPAD Ever 19:06 - Focus on the things that matter 24:20 - CROWDFUNDING NEEDS TO STOP 25:26 - OneXPlayer's Response Was AWESOME 28:08 - Conclusion and Beer ReviewAMD Zen 5 Performance looks INSANE; Rabbit R1 AI Security Concerns - Talking Heads Ep.340Craft Computing2024-06-27 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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On tonight's show...Adobe Sued by US; Nvidia STONKS; Microsoft delays AI Recall - Talking Heads Ep.339Craft Computing2024-06-20 | All new BEER Installation Floppy Disk Coasters on https://craftcomputing.store! We have minimalist wallets too!
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Framework has released a RISC-V based motherboard for their modular laptops https://frame.work/blog/introducing-a-new-risc-v-mainboard-from-deepcomputing
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My review of every Enterprise GPU in my collection continues, this time with NVIDIA's Pascal series. Today, we're going to take a look at gaming performance of Tesla Flagships in the Tesla P40 and Tesla P100, as well as the low-powered Tesla P4.
But first... What am I drinking???
Ironhorse Brewery (Ellensberg, WA) Cookie Death Smooth Dark Ale (7.8%)
-- Timestamps -- 0:00 - Intro + Sponsor 2:21 - Server and GPU Specs 7:15 - 3DMark Testing 10:00 - Games Testing 16:17 - Results 20:00 - Why No AI Tests? 22:32 - Beer ReviewGPU Virtualization about to get EASY; Adobe owns your content - Talking Heads Ep.338Craft Computing2024-06-13 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show for everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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Buying used server gear can get you some pretty bargains... but it's not without risk, as oftentimes equipment can be near the end of its life by the time it makes it to you. That's definitely the case with my HP TFT7600 Rackmount Console I bought back in 2021. Screws were falling out of it before I even got it out of the box, and it's only gotten worse since then.
Today, I'm finally replacing it with a brand new unit from UPG, the Uptyma 173RM17A, featuring a 17.3" 1080P IPS display, full 104-key keyboard, trackpad, and USB native peripherals.
But first... What am I drinking???
Drop Bear Brewing (Eugene, OR) Fair-Dinkum Australian Hazy IPA (5.9%)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingComputex Wrap-Up LIVE from Taipei with Chips&Cheese and StorageReview - Talking Heads Ep.337.5Craft Computing2024-06-08 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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Axe Effect is an SNMP-enabled temperature sensor, designed to be simple and secure to deploy to your network environment, as well as delivering more accurate temperature data than most other solutions on the market today. It’s powered by a Raspberry Pi Pico-W RP2040, with a temperature sensor that is accurate out of the box to +/- 0.3C, and has a 0.01C fidelity, delivering smooth charting to your SNMP monitoring software.
Axe Effect is currently in Beta as we're developing the final product. The Beta version is built around a Raspberry Pi Pico-W development board, along with our own custom PCB and 3D Printed enclosure.
We're offering 400 of these Beta boards for sale while we develop the final product, to be available in Q4 2024. During this Beta phase, we're also seeking feedback, feature suggestions, and bug reports as we continue to develop and refine the firmware.
The Beta version uses USB-Micro for power, and connects to your network via 2.4GHz WiFi (802.11n) on the Raspberry Pi Pico-W. Configuration is handled via a USB-Serial connection, and is persistent to the device through power cycling.
The thermal probe we’re using is actually a temperature, humidity and pressure sensor. The Beta version currently enables temperature monitoring, with humidity and pressure also on the roadmap for the final version.
The final version of Axe Effect will come in two different flavors, both of which will still be built on the RP2040 processor, but using 100% custom designed boards. The first will be WiFi connected, with USB-C for power and serial configuration. The second will have Ethernet, and can use either USB-C or PoE for power. We’re also toying with the idea of adding a DC barrel jack for those of you with DC power distribution in your server racks. But the final features are going to come down to what you all want to see out of a device like this.
The final version will also not be a 3D Printed enclosure, as I’m going to be seeking either injection molding, or some other process that makes more sense for mass production.
The Beta firmware is feature complete. We currently support SNMP v1 and v2c, with SNMPv3 on the roadmap for the final retail product.
We're selling the Beta version for just $65, and have a goal of $60 for the final version of Axe Effect WiFi. Pricing on the Ethernet/PoE version is TBD, depending on development and component costs.
0:00 - Why is this so difficult?!? 3:03 - Meet Axe Effect 6:09 - Sponsor (PCBWay) 7:56 - Setting up over Serial 11:05 - Monitoring Temperature with Observium 12:40 - Current Design / Future PlansGaming on my NVIDIA Tesla GPUs - Part 1 - NVIDIA MaxwellCraft Computing2024-05-25 | Grab yourself an Insulated Coffee Tumbler at https://craftcomputing.store
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Nearly four years ago, I started looking at VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) through Nvidia's GRID tools. It's a system that allows your to bifurcate a GPU, essentially running multiple 3D Accelerated Desktops from a single graphics card. While most official uses revolve around Desktop and Office environments, I've always wanted to use it to play games. And thus, the Cloud Gaming Server Project was born!
As such, I've collected a HUGE number of Nvidia and AMD Enterprise GPUs, and over the next few videos, I'm going to be benchmarking them all. Head to head, which GPU is worth your money, and which ones should you leave on the eWaste pile.
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What do you want to talk about? Q+A or suggest a topic!Insanely fast, Insanely disappointing - Ayaneo Kun ReviewCraft Computing2024-05-17 | Grab yourself a Pint Glass at https://craftcomputing.store
The Ayaneo Kun is one of the largest handhelds you can currently buy. With the Ryzen 7 7840U cranked up to 54W of power, it's faster than pretty much everything else too. But, as you'll find out today... speed isn't everything.
But first... What am I drinking???
Otto Cider (Dover, DE) Pineapple Passion CBD Hopped Cider
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A couple weeks ago, I introduced you to the Asus ESC4000 G3, a 2U Server, and the Cloud Gaming Server of my dreams. Today, it's finally working, with a full set of custom GPU power cables, and we're going to go over how they were made, and what's in store for the server in the immediate future.
But first... What am I drinking???
Drop Bear Brewery (Eugene, OR) Wile Ryly IPA (7.2%)
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patreon.com/CraftComputingHow Many Jeffs Does It Take To Run A Podcast? Jeff Geerling Joins - Talking Heads Ep.333Craft Computing2024-05-09 | Welcome to Talking Heads, your once weekly show about everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.
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