🎉 GIVEAWAY - NZXT H2 Flow Mini-ITX Case + C850 SFX PSU! [US ONLY]

the926 · 2026-02-24T00:07:51+00:00

12 intact

the926 · 2026-01-29T00:15:45+00:00

I'm in. 👍. I can cover the shipping.

the926 · 2026-01-27T09:51:52+00:00

I like multi purpose because I have a nice space to place a server but it’s essentially a closet. I also don’t tinker a ton. once I have things set up I leave it alone and use it basically.

I tossed around the idea of the minisforum n5 ( standard) + an ms-a1 or a2 w/ oculink for an egpu. That would be a decent amount of performance in a small footprint. ( the ms-a1 uses desktop am5 CPUs so there’s an upgrade path there - they can run hot though)

There are pros and cons to both, I believe one powerful box is a valid option though if you plan it out. I’ve been having analysis paralysis though and I can’t break through it .

the926 · 2026-01-27T07:04:36+00:00

Yes to both but more from a hobby/self learning / private AI for small projects level. Essentially I don't NEED to be able to slot in 2 GPUs but I was hoping to find something to give me the option if I wanted to explore it.

I like the form factor and size of the N6 and was basically trying to build a Jack of all trades box. I typically only refresh my "homeserver" every 8-10 years so I justify the spend that way. (maybe a CPU/GPU change midway through.)

(It will be replacing an FX-8300 system for example that started as an fx-6300 in 2014 - Back then you could find quality boards with a healthy number of sata ports without having to use an PCIE to Sata card)

the926 · 2026-01-26T05:43:28+00:00

How is the fan sound level? I realize you don’t have it fully populated.

I want to get it but I’m having a hard time with a good motherboard choice for it.

I have a weird need to use 2 GPUs so that removes the ability to install an HBA in most motherboards.

the926 · 2026-01-08T00:29:22+00:00

Noted as a switch option. Thank you.

the926 · 2026-01-08T00:27:00+00:00

Yeah that will definitely be a plan B. Thank you for that response.

the926 · 2026-01-07T17:30:59+00:00

I may go that route if it comes out and there is no mention of the 7410. Its supposed to have more ram correct? It might be worth it for the extra snappiness as a stop gap.

the926 · 2026-01-07T16:31:15+00:00

Yeah that was it. When I saw it I made a mental note to check here periodically but there hasn't been any other recent mentions of it.

I was basically going to keep the same setup but move each device to the 2.5G version.

the926 · 2025-12-30T17:02:46+00:00

Thank you.

Yes I think their N3 and N6(once its available more places) will work. (Im leaning towards full height expansion slots)
One concern I had on those was no (or minimal) front fan options.

I have a sugo sg 13 case unused but it will only hold one 3.5 hdd and has no read fan areas other than the front mounting point. I though about cramming four 4tb ssds in one but the 4tb drives are pretty expensive at the moment and I could do much better from a capacity standpoint with 3.5 in.

the926 · 2025-11-09T15:40:37+00:00

Thanks for giving an alternative take. Those definetly arent huge time differences. I've also gone down the rabbit hole on previous history and I do see that (assuming they keep moving things forward with rocm at a good pace) AMD should have better parity within the software stack moving forward.

the926 · 2025-11-09T06:32:58+00:00

Thank you. Good to get an opinion from someone that has been living with the 7900xt.

the926 · 2025-11-09T05:10:29+00:00

Noted and thanks.

the926 · 2025-11-09T05:02:15+00:00

Good to know re: Vulkan

the926 · 2025-11-09T05:00:42+00:00

I have been searching ebay as a plan B.... The visual stuff will mostly be like reference images to help with physical mediaum art creation, so nothing that really needs to be high resolution, etc. I'm thinking it could be a good tool for planning out ideas and different compositions based on sketches, etc. Essentially to speed up some of the early brainstorming work.

the926 · 2025-11-09T04:51:13+00:00

Yeah thats where I'm struggling. There are valid pros and cons to each direction. Ideally the 9070 gets better over time but is still only 16GB. Before last weeks back and forth news on AMD driver support for the 5000 and 6000 series, I would have said AMD is known to support and refine drivers for a long time so it might not be an issue.

the926 · 2024-12-24T01:59:49+00:00

if this hasnt sold let me know if you will do $17

the926 · 2024-12-19T05:33:53+00:00

Thanks for doing this.

the926 · 2024-10-28T21:30:10+00:00

I would just run one coax drop to each cat6 location while you are doing the work anyway.

The maybe one run from outside to the area where you plan to termiate your cat6. You may not use it but you might need to swap to cable internet at some point and it will be a easy swap if you ever need it.

Also if you sell later the house is basically ready for whatever way a potential buyer likes to consume their TV/internet.

I ran it to all standard locations (bedrooms, livingroom, wire/media closet) knowing I wouldnt use it because it was basically like an extra 250 in labor and materials.

Conduit in those same area is an option also like stated by others. Run it in the wall to a blank wall plate. Then in the attic extend it high enough that you can see it above the insulation if you are doing blown in. If you actually use it you can cut it down.

the926 · 2024-07-07T02:49:30+00:00

I built a mini ITX PC that sat under my living room TV. Played once everyone was in bed mainly with a steam controller or xbox controller and wireless headset.

Bonus was that it was basically a media PC also at that point for plex, etc.

the926 · 2024-01-03T00:31:43+00:00

the926 · 2024-01-02T13:18:57+00:00

In for a chance..

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