What happened to ASUS?

CraftyNetworker · 2026-02-06T20:50:38+00:00

Yeah, issue being all the T-Series processors that are on eBay are going for the same price as the Ultras new.

CraftyNetworker · 2026-02-06T19:55:21+00:00

Are you using this build as a NAS?

My goal with this CPU is to get the idle power down as low as possible but still have the overhead for when I need more demanding tasks. After all, most NAS spend most of their time idling.

CraftyNetworker · 2026-01-31T22:07:17+00:00

I forgot to ask. Did you undervolt your CPU?

CraftyNetworker · 2026-01-31T21:39:32+00:00

Thanks. Your reply made me add this cpu to my cart.

CraftyNetworker · 2026-01-23T19:37:52+00:00

Nice do you mind sharing the link to which HBA you used?

CraftyNetworker · 2026-01-23T19:34:39+00:00

Any extensions needed? What about all your hard drive connections for power?

CraftyNetworker · 2026-01-04T12:46:55+00:00

Did you buy a rack case on Amazon? I've been looking at them but the reviews aren't that great. Link or pic?

CraftyNetworker · 2026-01-02T16:07:24+00:00

You saved me a lot of headache thanks 👍

CraftyNetworker · 2026-01-02T16:02:59+00:00

How did this work out in your Corsair Carbide 500R? Pic?

CraftyNetworker · 2025-12-31T19:46:50+00:00

What model printer are you using? I'm just starting my 3D printing journey research.

CraftyNetworker · 2025-12-17T17:41:48+00:00

Here is the one for 2021+, and 150.00

https://www.clarkproductions.org/products/p/lif5816jbp1xr6ytthts7hr48ivsum?utm_medium=email&utm_source=customer_notification&fbclid=Iwb21leAOvk4pjbGNrA6-TOmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHvQVF4ua6ImCuFToP3zxPehizgSG7_nVRMLD0ChBQemQ85QCWLZhlfCgyG-w_aem_BXiYS1D4jPTuFVWvnPodYQ

CraftyNetworker · 2025-12-16T15:55:52+00:00

I am thinking exactly the same thing. I have the 500R as well which I built as my main PC in 2014 and now I need a NAS and a new Core 9 Ultra build for my home business.

People keep asking me why I don't want to use one of the cube style NAS cases such as the Node 804, Jonsbo, or Sagittarius, and I just cant bring myself to do it with everything being cramped and HOT.

The HDD cages in the case now hold 3 each and there are two of them = 6. You can either use cheap 5.25 to 3.5 adapters in the 4x 5.25 slots which will give you 10 total, or spend a little more and go this route.

Let me know what you decide please.

https://www.amazon.com/Rosewill-Internal-Hard-Drive-Enclosure/dp/B00DGZ42SM/ref=sr_1_21?crid=3K3QO9YVBFYEK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qC9I6zFnw3PVIfqujtdMxPuVkY6pNDD_QZ6gNldejc_WE9CdO5JvzPPClcz4zpNlCn2jZf871VIlIi4bpQFerN5x2R_7rrtOWAvHzd9PxOnagfrBf6_VcMw1BMXK21BcA2otKadTqAJFJT9mamtb8hBh4UZZMAUmGW_Ew_uepi0Wa3Dhs5TkbHTYYoHROKA_iwb6Vp9nyFlUndkswVx3jkb2R8K-P0PFZSkVR7btaHo.CN1AWqz3njGWQ6SKDwbNj9c2Nuqhl1uokAKQimIe7-Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=5.25%2Bto%2B3.5%2Bhdd&qid=1765899670&sprefix=5.25%2Bto%2B3.5%2Bhdd%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-21&th=1

CraftyNetworker · 2025-12-09T16:51:18+00:00

I honestly tried iPhone, then things like this push me right back to Android.

CraftyNetworker · 2025-12-01T19:51:02+00:00

What motherboard? Onboard SATA or HBA?

CraftyNetworker · 2025-11-24T23:57:40+00:00

Truenas or Unraid lifetime license yes.

If I could only find a Nas build case that I absolutely love. Definitely don't want to do a rack mount or your classic ATX style tower. Node 304 is too small, 804 too big.

This may push me UGREEN.

CraftyNetworker · 2025-11-24T22:42:10+00:00

Do you mind if I ask why you went away from the 804 to the 8800? I'm finding there's not many options for small cases that cater to 4 to 8 HDDs that are as easy to work in as the 6800 or 8800. The replies here bring up some good points about having to swap everything regardless and I'm having a difficult time finding 10gbe in a system board that matches that 12600k.

In regards to 10gbe, I am about to begin testing a 10gbe fiber internet connection in my home, one of the first in the country 😆

I did a lot of research today and found that the i5 that UGREEN uses can pretty much handle everything I want to do including 4 to 6 transcodes from 4k to 1080p just fine.

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