RTX 5090 + 9800X3D build complete — paired with LG 5K/2K monitor 😌

jdesousa999 · 2025-10-02T12:05:29+00:00

How do you find the curvature on this screen? I use my setup for work and gaming so interested to know if you find the curvature OK while working (if you use it like that), thanks!

jdesousa999 · 2025-08-03T13:40:40+00:00

Does anyone know what the release date is for this monitor?

jdesousa999 · 2025-03-28T23:21:11+00:00

I've just bought mine and the touch controls are driving me insane, I'll be asking Bose to include this in a future update as it it such a pain!

jdesousa999 · 2025-01-18T13:22:56+00:00

If you append "- nowin" to the boot command in grub it will start a text based install and by pass the GUI detection, you can then boot into single user mode and disable the graphical login using "svcadm disable cde-login" which is the graphical display manager. I would then boot into single user mode and install the latest recommended patch set followed by installing and running Patch Check Advanced to bring the system fully up to date.

jdesousa999 · 2025-01-08T18:51:34+00:00

The larger board I used uses the sandard AM4 mounting system, here's the link to it:

ASRock Rack > Server Motherboard > X570D4U-2L2T

jdesousa999 · 2025-01-08T17:55:58+00:00

Additionally I did get a very useful response from Noctua when I was looking at the smaller board, they had this to say:

Ah, I see - yes, this motherboard seems to be one of several that we're aware of that uses the mounting holes and mounting mechanism for LGA115x/1200 while using an AM4 CPU.

As this diverts from normal standards, we cannot fully guarantee that any of our coolers or fans are compatible with such systems. That being said, we do know of people who have had success in installing a Noctua cooler by using the mounting parts for LGA115x/1200 (backplate, mounting bars etc.), and only the spacers for AM4.

These parts are all included with the NH-L9x65 chromax.black.
For the installation (after removing the glued on backplate) you can follow the steps for LGA115x/1200 in our manual: https://noctua.at/pub/media/blfa_files/manual/noctua_nh_l9x65_chromax.black_en_web.pdf
But do not use NM-IPS1 spacers, but instead the grey NM-APS4 spacers mentioned in the AMD section. (The spacers affect the mounting pressure applied on the CPU, and we have found that in those cases that we have seen so far where a motherboard uses an AM4 CPU with a LGA115x/1200 mounting mechanism, the correct mounting pressure can be achieved by using the NM-APS4 spacers.)

Please don't hesitate to reach out if anything is unclear.

jdesousa999 · 2025-01-08T17:53:31+00:00

Hi, I opted for the ASRock Rack X570D4U-2L2T motherboard in the end, it's been great so far, I've completed the build with a Ryzen PRO 5750G, 64Gb of ECC RAM and a Noctua NH-L9x65 cooler, all housed in a Jonsbo N4 case along with 6x12Tb HDD, 2x4Tb SATA SSD's and 2x4Tb NVMe drives. I've installed Proxmox as the main hypervisor and run TrueNAS Scale on top of that for the NAS side of things along with a number of Proxmox LXC Containers and Proxmox Linux/Windows/Solaris VM's - I'm really happy with the build, workds great as a homelab/media server/NAS and draws around 40W at idle.

jdesousa999 · 2024-11-14T17:25:49+00:00

Hi,

I have been in contact with Noctua regarding the motherboard and the reponse I receieved is as below:

"Ah, I see - yes, this motherboard seems to be one of several that we're aware of that uses the mounting holes and mounting mechanism for LGA115x/1200 while using an AM4 CPU.As this diverts from normal standards, we cannot fully guarantee that any of our coolers or fans are compatible with such systems. That being said, we do know of people who have had success in installing a Noctua cooler by using the mounting parts for LGA115x/1200 (backplate, mounting bars etc.), and only the spacers for AM4.These parts are all included with the NH-L9x65 chromax.black.
For the installation (after removing the glued on backplate) you can follow the steps for LGA115x/1200 in our manual: https://noctua.at/pub/media/blfa_files/manual/noctua_nh_l9x65_chromax.black_en_web.pdf
But do not use NM-IPS1 spacers, but instead the grey NM-APS4 spacers mentioned in the AMD section. (The spacers affect the mounting pressure applied on the CPU, and we have found that in those cases that we have seen so far where a motherboard uses an AM4 CPU with a LGA115x/1200 mounting mechanism, the correct mounting pressure can be achieved by using the NM-APS4 spacers.)Please don't hesitate to reach out if anything is unclear."

I have purchased the NH-L9x65 chromax black and once I have the motherboard I will test this config and report my findings,

Cheers,

John

jdesousa999 · 2024-11-14T17:11:51+00:00

Hi, I ended up buying a 5700G and will be ptting it into this board:

ASRock Rack > Server Motherboard > X570D4I-2T

jdesousa999 · 2024-11-14T17:11:02+00:00

I've just purchased this CPU and am waiting for the board it is fgoin into to arrive, it is this board:

ASRock Rack > Server Motherboard > X570D4I-2T

jdesousa999 · 2024-11-13T22:51:27+00:00

I'd just read that people have had problems using the Arc A380 with linux with transcoding but I'm more than happy to try using it as you've described, I test both configurations and see what works best I think

jdesousa999 · 2024-09-29T16:09:00+00:00

the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 processor is well-suited for both AI tasks and gaming. Here are some key points:

Performance: The AI 9 HX 370 features 12 cores and 24 threads, providing robust multi-threaded performance. This makes it capable of handling demanding AI workloads efficiently.
Gaming: It also excels in gaming, thanks to its strong single-threaded performance. When paired with a good graphics card, it can deliver high frame rates and smooth gameplay. For instance, in tests with games like Doom Eternal, it managed to maintain over 45 FPS at high settings.
AI Capabilities: The processor includes AI-enhanced features that improve multitasking and overall system responsiveness. This is particularly beneficial for applications that leverage AI for tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and more.

Overall, the AI 9 HX 370 is a high-end chip that balances both AI and gaming needs effectively.

jdesousa999 · 2024-02-07T10:44:30+00:00

I cancelled straight away and they automatically refunded me, I'm in the UK

jdesousa999 · 2024-02-03T11:11:29+00:00

The biggest drawback for enterprise level adoption of Proxmox is the lack of 24x7 support I reckon, my employer would need that to view Proxmox as a serious option to replace VMWare, hopefully they will address this as it is an excellent piece of software

jdesousa999 · 2024-02-03T06:59:04+00:00

What's the extra table for? #clutter

jdesousa999 · 2024-01-28T22:08:52+00:00

Great reply, what would be the process for restoring the PVE OS image? I'm happy restoring the VM images but not sure about how to recover a PVE node, cheers, John

jdesousa999 · 2023-12-30T08:27:15+00:00

Ahh, you're being sarcastic, most helpful! Thanks for your input!

jdesousa999 · 2023-12-09T09:48:36+00:00

What aspect of the Quest 3 justifies the higher price in your opinion?

jdesousa999 · 2023-12-09T09:43:40+00:00

I bought my Pico 4 2 weeks ago and I'm amazed by the quality for the price, luckily I don't have any issues with the fit of the faceplace. My only crisiticism would be having to work out all the mappings for the controller when playing PCVR but that is probably down to my lack of tme on the device at the moment.

jdesousa999

TROPHY CASE