Desktop Computers

Can confirm on the AMD vs. Intel front for servers. Literally every order I ever saw from either company I have worked for that dealt heavily in servers there was a 5% chance you'd see a 385/365 or M635/R635 solution (the 5 means it is AMD). The overwhelming majority were powered by Xeon, and both OEMs didn't even bring up the fact they offered AMD server builds during any sales pitch.

They, quite simply, got outspent.

Man I want this!

Isn't it only the cpu and gpu that gets cooled like that? You'd think the rest of the components, ram, capacitors, chipset, would benefit from a case, thus airflow past and around them.

slippery said:

You really don't though. You'd be dusting it every day

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So be it....

Brahma said:

So be it....

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Let us know how fast the onboard chip/power heavy components go bust. Like wifi, raidchip and how warm ram gets.

What's yall's thoughts on intel's 9900k? I want the best pc I can reasonably afford with the most threads, more cores = more threads and generally from what I've read k processors are great for hyperthreading. I'm not real keen on AMD anymore but I'd entertain the argument if anyone feels like making it.

Call me a dumbass but I want to build another rig to run a shitload of EQ accounts on an emulator server. I built a 3700k processor machine with 32gb of RAM back in 2012 that I'm still running. I hit the wall with around 45 characters on at once even if the server was empty. I looked at what it would cost to upgade the CPU back around 2015 to really get something capable of running more characters but it was just too much money. I'll probably play a few current games here and there too. Video was never the issue running 40+ characters, I had all the graphics turned down/off with various programs on everything but the character's screen I was viewing (stickfigures for most too). I had enough RAM, it was always CPU maxed out especially once the big fights started with shit like Quarm throwing down massive AEs even if the particle effects were off.

This PC still functions well for everything I'm doing currently but I'd like to see what building another would cost. The ~$400-$500 looks reasonable for the cpu since that's the roadblack to do what I want. I know the video card could cost more. I'm pretty fond of Asus mobos too, not really interested in anything else even if it's a little cheaper unless Asus has gone downhill and some other mobo is much more reliable/better performing.

Thank you for your help.

Fucker said:

InWin ALICE

New Generation of ChassisWe are thinking innovatively to improve the traditional heavy chassis. Alice not only possesses a lighter frame, but maintains the durable and sturdy standard that we’ve set for ourselves!Diversifying the MarketWe’ve heard from the community, and the desire for a variety...

www.in-win.com

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First I thought it was an IKEA laundry basket. Interesting with the variable covers. Nice.

Fucker said:

InWin ALICE

New Generation of ChassisWe are thinking innovatively to improve the traditional heavy chassis. Alice not only possesses a lighter frame, but maintains the durable and sturdy standard that we’ve set for ourselves!Diversifying the MarketWe’ve heard from the community, and the desire for a variety...

www.in-win.com

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They've got a booth and are a sponsor at PDX LAN event that I'm at this weekend.

slippery said:

How much are you willing to spend? If you really want to dump some cash into these monsters will cover your needs exceptionally

https://petapixel.com/2019/11/08/amds-new-32-core-threadripper-cpu-delivers-a-huge-performance-boost-for-adobe-users/

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Yeah that's too much. $471 for the 9900k is closer to reasonable for me.

slippery said:

I like the theory behind top down cases, but that thing seems like a nightmare

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Silverstone FT02. The best I could find when it was released for a quiet, low temp ventilated case. Was 350 usd. Old, weighs a ton, solid workhorse. Newer revisions has USB 3.0, optional side window, better fans, hot swap SATA and stuff.

slippery said:

Yeah, I had that case. Was heavy as fuck. I wish they would update it without all the front drive cage stuff for a smaller lighter form factor.

I think it's still in my closet, I'm not sure I got rid of it. I might have though, it was just too fucking heavy lol.

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FT05 - pic from their tradeshow, with a 120mm radiator on exhaust fan is a close contender. But it's not perfect either. Considering it for a new rig.