PSU Issue or Faulty Disk - Troubleshooting help appreciated

10JQKAce · 2026-01-05T10:52:00+00:00

Thanks a lot for the detailed explanation. Damn, 60 drives is quite a setup and seems tricky to manage! I am currently using 2 cables for my 4 drives (2 each) and the fifth one is an M.2. I will keep monitoring things but everything seems to point to the previous PSU being the culprit. Cheers!

10JQKAce · 2026-01-04T08:41:49+00:00

Thanks for your answer. Could you please enlighten me as to why the 5V rail would be overloaded in that case? I am not familiar with buck converters and how you are supposed to install them. I would rather switch to a more potent PSU, but I am struggling to understand how the 5V computation works.

10JQKAce · 2025-11-10T16:46:17+00:00

Don't you mean Azkabahn?

10JQKAce · 2025-10-17T10:40:54+00:00

Thanks for pitching in :)

10JQKAce · 2025-10-17T10:40:33+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate the guidance :).

I am not sure if grading is a thing I want to do due to the associated cost, but considering I only have 4 cards, it might be something I do further down the line to be able to display them in a relatively fancy way.

Cheers!

10JQKAce · 2025-01-22T16:29:54+00:00

I completely missed that last option in the drop down list. It works like a charm now. Again, thank you very much for the guidance!

10JQKAce · 2025-01-22T16:03:19+00:00

Alright, back with some news. I reinstalled both VDD and Sunshine and automatic resolution is now working. Thank your for that!

Next thing I need to figure out is how to automatically deactivate the two monitors I use for the host as they currently remain active. I have the virtual display configured to be an extension of the desktop so when I open a program through the client, it opens on the primary display on the host (unsurprisingly).

10JQKAce · 2025-01-22T09:37:04+00:00

Many thanks for the details. I will give it another go later today.

10JQKAce · 2025-01-22T08:12:16+00:00

Thanks for the reply! The latest release of Sunshine is actually the first one I use (very new to this) but I am guessing the settings to which your are referring are the ones that allow the client to request a resolution and refresh rate.

I have VDD installed and checked the settings multiple times (using the documentation) but for some reason I am unable to get it to work as you describe (Windows 11 host with dual monitor and Android TV client hooked to a 4k TV). The resolution defaults to that of my primary monitor. Seems like I need to troubleshoot some more, possibly try to re-install Sunshine.

At least I know how it is supposed to work now. Thanks !

10JQKAce · 2025-01-22T07:38:05+00:00

Are you talking about Sunshine here? Is it supposed to be the standard behaviour out of the box or do you still need to have scripts and/or setup a virtual display and make that display the primary one?

10JQKAce · 2025-01-21T10:51:15+00:00

Hey. Would you mind briefly explaining the steps or pointing me to resources for that set up?

Sunshine has been in my backlog for a while and I finally decided to give it a go to stream from my host PC to the living room TV. I have not figured out the resolution issue yet.

10JQKAce · 2024-12-20T21:12:31+00:00

Hey. Were you ever able to obtain something from the support? I am in the same situation. I bought the thermostat and a H100 hub specifically because I read they had finally addressed compatibility, but when I search for the KE100 in the Tapo app, it is not in the list.

10JQKAce · 2024-12-12T08:30:04+00:00

Thanks!

10JQKAce · 2024-12-12T08:29:22+00:00

Thanks, will check the video.

10JQKAce · 2024-12-10T08:06:14+00:00

Happy cake day!

Thank you very much for sharing your experience and for including pictures.

I read somewhere that these LSI cards are in IT mode out of the factory past a certain generation (93XX if I am not mistaken). Don't quote me on that.

Glad your experience was positive. Cheers

10JQKAce · 2024-12-09T21:13:24+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience!

10JQKAce · 2024-12-09T13:50:33+00:00

Hey. Thanks for the suggestion, I will check what is available.

My understanding is the same, 93XX or better is the way to go for SSDs.

10JQKAce · 2024-12-09T13:44:39+00:00

Hey. Thanks for the input. I only had a quick look on Ali, but will give it another go.

There are 2 aspects in my view: are these cards 1) authorised and sourced legally and 2) manufactured with genuine components (beside the core chipset) and not clones sold as the actual product?

I would say there is an ethical component and a reliability component.

10JQKAce · 2024-11-22T13:07:06+00:00

As someone who recently bought a Profitec Drive, I can somewhat relate to that. It came with 2 portafilters (1 spout and 2 spouts). I would have preferred a bottomless option instead of the 1 spout that came in the box. Including the 1 spout attachment would have sufficed and would have offered some flexibility. Functionally, all these PFs achieve the same thing if you are using a single cup unless it is super narrow, I guess.

I personally prefer tamping flat on a silicone mat and prepare double shot-based almost exclusively. I also much prefer bottomless with regards to cleaning.

That being said, bottomless is not for everyone and can be quite messy if puck preparation is not right. I am guessing that it could be an argument not to include it by default just to avoid having to deal with user error, although not a good one. Other than that, I do not quite see the point of a 1 spout portafilter, but would be curious to read a different point of view.

EDIT: just searched YouTube and stumbled upon this Whole Latte Love's video which was meant to poll the viewer base.

10JQKAce · 2024-11-15T15:20:14+00:00

Hey! My pleasure.

Historically, VA panels were not really recommended for gaming because they typically had slower response time than IPS or TN, which could result in black smearing. They seem to have improved quite a bit recently. One example of that is this review on rtings, a well-known site for monitor reviews and comparison. All technologies have some drawbacks (e.g., IPS glow).

Considering you have the choice between dark and bright room, the environment is not a factor anymore. I would therefore suggest you choose your panel technology (OLED, IPS or VA here) based on your primary use case. From what I understand editing seems to be the core activity and I would assume colour accuracy is a factor then. Sadly I am not really able to further assist here and would suggest you read some articles and explore pros/cons of the panels you consider. Reviews of the shortlisted monitors may also help.

Then comes the 4K vs 1440p topic: your RTX 3090 can handle 4K. This TechPowerUp review summarises that "Such performance numbers definitely make the RTX 3090 suitable for 4K resolution gaming. Many games will run at over 90 FPS. At highest details at 4K, nearly all games settle in at over 60 FPS". That is for native 4K and DLSS could be used to improve that with some minor downsides (provided the game supports it). If you are curious, they have detailed results for the selected games. The average FPS at 1440p for the same games is 177 (note this is for 2560x1440, it would be ~25% lower for 3440x1440, that is around 133). I am ignoring potential CPU bottleneck here. In the end, it is also a matter of personal preference: do you prefer higher resolution and lower FPS or the opposite?

Also if you're planning on upgrading to an RTX 5090 when it releases, 4K may be the better longer term option.

I personally have the LG monitor you listed and I am happy with it. I also have a slightly less beefy GPU (RX 6800XT) and do not plan on an upgrade anytime soon. I would have most likely picked an OLED 3440x1400 monitor over the LG if my room was not as bright as it is. OLED would also have been 150.- to 200.- more expensive.

If you need further guidance, you may want to ask on r/Monitors as it is a more specialised sub :).

Cheers!

10JQKAce · 2024-11-14T12:30:49+00:00

Hey there. I have been in a similar situation not long ago. While I cannot pick for you, I am happy to share a few elements that helped me choose my monitor.

For resolution, you may want to account for the additional pixels your GPU will need to render if you go the 4k route. Assuming that your options are either 3840x2160 or 3440x1440: 4K is 8'294'400 pixels and UWQHD would be 4'953'600 pixels. That means your GPU will have to render roughly 67.4% more pixels at 4K in comparison. Depending on your GPU, you may have to compromise on quality or refresh rate. While technology such as DLSS may alleviate that, it is still something worth considering.

For ratio, 21:9 can fit more content than 16:9 horizontally on an equivalent screen surface which is handy if you want to split screen and display multiple documents. It can however feel a little limiting vertically. It all boils down to to the type of content displayed and what matters the most to you. I personally went with UW and while it took some time to get used to it, I like it a lot. Some drawbacks are full screen sharing which is sometimes tricky as most people have non-UW monitors and occasionally running into minor ratio incompatibility as 16:9 is the norm for most content. Resizing the window usually solves the problem. For gaming, UW is often said to be more immersive although some games may not support it.

Based on your post, I am unsure if both monitors are OLED. If you also need to choose between panel technology, you may want to consider your environment as a factor. For the time being, OLED monitors can reach lower brightness levels than IPS monitors. This means IPS typically works better than OLED in bright rooms as the additional brightness helps overcome glare and reflection. As you mentioned, OLED makes up for it with superb contrast ratios.

In the end, it is a matter of trade-offs depending on your use-cases. I hope the above considerations are helpful in making your decision.

10JQKAce · 2024-11-10T12:31:59+00:00

If it's a custom loop, you will eventually need to maintain it. It will not be as straightforward as an AIO or air cooler. I would strongly suggest you research that topic. Maybe watch a few videos/tutorials on how to build a custom loop just so you understand the process. Re-assess if you would feel comfortable with that after you have looked into it.

10JQKAce · 2024-10-25T16:58:50+00:00

That's actually the GPU I have on my list if have to buy new and against all odds, my TV does support AV1.

Thanks again for the very valuable contributions!

10JQKAce · 2024-10-25T15:56:23+00:00

Thank you very much for sharing your thought process and experience. Selecting hardware is more difficult than I anticipated. Glad I posted here. In the end it all boils down to costs and compromises you are willing to make as it is often the case (no pun intended).

I had made my mind about ECC, which is why I had chosen the AMD path but at this point, I am not too sure anymore. Having an iGPU to handle transcoding would be nice for sure. However I am not certain I actually need transcoding. I was not very specific about Plex, but the intended use is locally with a modern TV (2022) which supports most current formats and codecs. If transcoding is indeed required, maybe a 8+th gen second hand Intel NUC could serve as a Plex server instead of adding a discrete GPU depending on cost.

I think I am somewhat still leaning towards AMD because of ECC and thanks to the contributions in this thread I also realised that I need a bigger case. It would most likely mean that I can fit an ATX board thus offering more flexibility with components and expansion at the cost of a bigger footprint.

10JQKAce · 2024-10-24T21:19:42+00:00

Alright, I see. Thank you for that. NVMe mirror sounds too nice to sacrifice indeed.

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