Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video is the third episode in my rack-mounted VM Server build series that was not originally planned. The part will show how I needed to upgrade the CPU Cooler due to heat testing during testing after the previous episode. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to my VM 2U Server Build, part 3
2:38 Temp Testing the Server with the 37mm Cooler & Fan
6:22 Upgrading the CPU Cooler from a Noctua 37mm to a 65mm
14:10 Temp Testing the Server with the 65mm Cooler & Fan
17:13 Conclusion to my VM 2U Server Build, part 3
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This video is the third episode in my rack-mounted VM Server build series that was not originally planned. The part will show how I needed to upgrade the CPU Cooler due to heat testing during testing after the previous episode. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to my VM 2U Server Build, part 3
2:38 Temp Testing the Server with the 37mm Cooler & Fan
6:22 Upgrading the CPU Cooler from a Noctua 37mm to a 65mm
14:10 Temp Testing the Server with the 65mm Cooler & Fan
17:13 Conclusion to my VM 2U Server Build, part 3
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
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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)
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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
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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
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Noctua NH-L9x65, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler (65mm, Brown)
amzn.to/4ut9eX3
Noctua NF-A9 PWM, Premium Quiet Fan, 4-Pin (92mm, Brown)
amzn.to/4uyuBWX
Noctua NH-L9i-17xx, Premium Low-Profile CPU Cooler for Intel LGA1700 and LGA1851 (Brown)
amzn.to/4dkqwjT
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
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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)
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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
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Open Air PC Case, PC Test Bench PC Case, ATX Open Frame Computer Case, DIY PC Rack for ATX MATX ITX Motherboards
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![PCIe Data Lane Issues
This video discusses some concerns that can lead to issues, when building a new PC, regarding the use of PCIe adapters. The focus of this topic is on the bi-directional Data Lanes that are provided by a motherboard and affected by the CPU being used. Thanks for watching.
Video Time Codes (click to skip directly to a desired section of the Video)
0:00 Introduction to Motherboard PCIe to CPU/Memory ‘Lane’ Concerns
2:59 Understanding how the Motherboard Chipset affects PCIe Lanes
6:37 Determining How many Lanes are needed by specific PCIe Adapters
9:06 How ‘Lanes’ are established in Computer Motherboard Logic
11:08 Understanding PCIe ‘Lanes’ on the ASUS Prime Z370-P Motherboard
16:54 Understanding PCIe ‘Lanes’ on the ASUS Prime X570 Motherboard
22:08 PCIe ‘ Lane’ shift configuration Anomalies and the Video Conclusion
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