Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is the second episode in my rack-mounted VM Server build series. This part will show the pre-build of all components (except an SSD Boot drive) in a mATX test bench. Each component will be installed, then as practical, tested before the next component is added. That is the best way to ensure build success with untested components. In the next episode, all parts tested in this video will be moved into the final rack-mountable case, and final testing be started. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Part 2 of a rack VM Server build
1:01 Installing the Micro ATX Motherboard on the Test Bench
2:34 Installing the 12th Gen Intel CPU on the Motherboard
4:45 Installing 64Gb of DDR5 Memory on the Motherboard
5:16 Installing the Noctua NH-L9i CPU Cooler
6:05 Cleaning the CPU and Cooler plate with 99% Alcohol
9:10 Setting up for an ‘Initial’ P.O.S.T (Power On System Test)
9:55 Installing a Small-Profile 750 watt Power Supply Unit
12:06 Updating the Motherboard BIOS
13:28 Installing the 2tb M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive
15:36 Attaching Temporary O/S drive to Complete Testing
16:16 Initial booting the VM Server Hardware using Win-11
17:53 Installing a PCIe X1 10Gb Network Adapter on the VM sys
22:04 Installing a Low-Profile 3050 Graphics Processing Unit
24:53 Installing & Testing the 6tb 3.5-inch Hard Drive
28:09 Conclusion of Part 2 of a rack VM Server build
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video. However, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
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This video is the second episode in my rack-mounted VM Server build series. This part will show the pre-build of all components (except an SSD Boot drive) in a mATX test bench. Each component will be installed, then as practical, tested before the next component is added. That is the best way to ensure build success with untested components. In the next episode, all parts tested in this video will be moved into the final rack-mountable case, and final testing be started. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Part 2 of a rack VM Server build
1:01 Installing the Micro ATX Motherboard on the Test Bench
2:34 Installing the 12th Gen Intel CPU on the Motherboard
4:45 Installing 64Gb of DDR5 Memory on the Motherboard
5:16 Installing the Noctua NH-L9i CPU Cooler
6:05 Cleaning the CPU and Cooler plate with 99% Alcohol
9:10 Setting up for an ‘Initial’ P.O.S.T (Power On System Test)
9:55 Installing a Small-Profile 750 watt Power Supply Unit
12:06 Updating the Motherboard BIOS
13:28 Installing the 2tb M.2 NVMe Solid State Drive
15:36 Attaching Temporary O/S drive to Complete Testing
16:16 Initial booting the VM Server Hardware using Win-11
17:53 Installing a PCIe X1 10Gb Network Adapter on the VM sys
22:04 Installing a Low-Profile 3050 Graphics Processing Unit
24:53 Installing & Testing the 6tb 3.5-inch Hard Drive
28:09 Conclusion of Part 2 of a rack VM Server build
Note: I have NOT received any sponsorship for using the products shown in this video. However, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, when these links are used:
2U Micro ATX Compact Rackmount 3 x 3.5-inch HDD and 1 x 2.5-inch SSD, Chassis Support ATX PS2 PSU, USB
amzn.to/46UFSHX
ASUS Prime B760M-A-CSM Intel B760 (LGA 1700) mATX CSM Commercial Motherboard PCIe 4.0, DDR5, 2X M.2, 2.5Gb LAN, DP, 2X HDMI™, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Type-C, Aura Sync, ASUS Control Center Express
amzn.to/40u12Jh
G.SKILL Ripjaws S5 Series DDR5 RAM (Intel XMP 3.0) 32GB (2x16GB) 5600MT/s CL36-36-36-89 1.20V Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Matte Black (F5-5600J3636C16GA2-RS5K)
amzn.to/4dj39XY
WD_BLACK SN850X 2TB NVMe SSD - M.2 2280, Up to 7,300 MB/s Read speeds, Up to 6,300 MB/s write speeds, Gaming Expansion, High Performance Internal Solid State Drive - WDS200T2X0E
amzn.to/4sFXf7J
Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004)
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GeForce RTX 3050 6G HDMI Graphics Card,GPU Video Cards for PC Gaming,4 3 Monitor Port Output Computer,Pci Express x16 Low Profile Video Card(RTX3050 6G 4HDMI)
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2025 NEW 10G Base-T PCI-e4.0 X1 Network Card, Marvell AQC113 Controller, NICGIGA 10Gb Ethernet Adapter Support WOL, 10Gbe RJ45 Port NIC Card, Windows10/11/Windows Server/Linux
amzn.to/4rzJ03r
Noctua NH-L9i-17xx, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 (Brown)
-- USE
Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown)
amzn.to/4v9z8jg
Noctua NF-A8 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (80mm, Brown)
amzn.to/3OYb8jh
CORSAIR SF750 (2024) Fully Modular SFX Low Noise 80 Plus Platinum Power Supply – ATX 3.1 Compliant – PCIe 5.1 Ready – Small Form Factor – SFX-to-ATX Bracket Included – Black
amzn.to/3P8mZv0
DKE SFX to ATX Power Supply Adapter SFX PSU to fit ATX PS2 PSU Mounting Bracket Designed for Silverstone PC Case and Most ATX or Micro-ATX Computer Cases (Black)
amzn.to/4bClqOJ
chenyang USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps USB Type-E Motherboard to USB C Front Panel Header Extension Cable Adapter with 12cm PCI-E Bracket
amzn.to/47Hx88h
Open Air PC Case, PC Test Bench PC Case, ATX Open Frame Computer Case, DIY PC Rack for ATX MATX ITX Motherboards
amzn.to/4logvnL
Please subscribe to my Channel, and click ‘Like’, if you find this video useful. I will endeavor to answer any and all questions posted for any of my videos as quickly as I possibly can.
If you have any questions or suggestions, I can be reached on Email at: PE4Doers@gmail.com , or on Twitter (X) @PE4Doers, or Instagram @PE4Doers. Or on a more professional basis, through LinkedIn at: linkedin.com/in/davidrrivera
#VMServer #RackMountedPC #PE4Doers
