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Business in a Box! - Single Server Deployment with the Supermicro 620P Mainstream
Thanks to Linode for sponsoring today's video. Visit https://linode.com/CraftComputing to get your $100 60-Day credit today!The Supermicro 620P Mainstream is a general purpose server that has everything your need to deploy an entire business infrastructure in a single 2U package. As this is exactly the type of work...
AliExpress Water Cooling my nVidia Tesla GPUs
Thanks to ProtoArc for sponsoring today's video. Visit https://amzn.to/3xpVZMI to check out the EM01 Wireless RGB Trackball Mouse, or https://protoarc.com to see their other ergonomic devices.With the Tesla M40s, I was able to create a powerful and economic virtual machine box capable of hosting 4 gamers simultaneo...
Your Webcam Sucks, and Your Boss Cares
Thanks to Patriot Viper for sponsoring today's video.Viper V380 Gaming Headset: https://amzn.to/3545DJ7Viper V765 Mechanical Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3LUACrPViper V551 Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/36FPwSzYour webcam sucks, and your boss noticed. Communication is more than making sure you can hear the other person...
No Fooling... IT'S ALIVE! AND REALLY HEAVY!
Thanks to Microcenter for sponsoring today's video.New Customers Exclusive – Get a Free 240gb SSD at Micro Center: https://micro.center/aef09bThis PC is without a doubt the most difficult build I've ever attempted. 3/8" Steel Plate, 5/8" bent copper tubing, 100% custom cabling and wire looms, and near...
Star Trek TNG Peripherals Unboxing
Find the parts I recommend on my Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/craftcomputingFollow me on Twitter @CraftComputingSupport me on Patreon or Floatplane and get access to my exclusive Discord server. Chat with myself and the other hosts on Talking Heads all week long.https://www.patreon.com/CraftComputinghttps:...
Proxmox GPU Virtualization Tutorial with Custom Profiles - vGPU_Unlock-RS
Visit https://Keeps.com/Craft to get 50% off your order!If you have a compatible nVidia graphics card, you can build your own Cloud Gaming Server in as little as 90 minutes! This video is a complete step-by-step tutorial for installing Proxmox, nVidia GRID, and defining custom GPU profiles for allocated memory and supp...
Sub $1000 4-Gamer 1-CPU system in 2022?!?
Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this video. Visit https://linode.com/CraftComputing to get a $100 60-Day credit when signing up for a new account.I get it... GPUs are unobtainable and expensive right now. But there are Enterprise GPU Accelerators you can get on the cheap, and virtualization allows you to split that pow...
Build a Server From Old Gaming Parts
Surfing eBay for used server gear is a ton of fun, but it's also not for everyone. Sometimes you just want to run a couple services without the need for a server rack, and without the noise. Today, we're going to turn old gaming PC parts into a brand new server to do just that, with 12TB of storage and all in a...
Let's put a PC in an XBOX!
Thanks to Patriot Viper for sponsoring today's video.Viper V380 Gaming Headset: https://amzn.to/3545DJ7Viper V765 Mechanical Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3LUACrPViper V551 Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/36FPwSzJoining the ages-old tradition of stuffing a PC into places it doesn't belong, let's jam a gaming PC a...
IT'S FIXED! - Wiwynn Lyra SV315 Review Redux
Thanks to Mailgun for sponsoring this video! Head to https://mailgun.com/craftcomputing to try Mailgun today, and get your message out there!Mistakes were made in my first attempt at reviewing the Wiwynn Lyra SV315. A new motherboard, and a couple choice upgrades later, I can finally take a look at this inexpensive 1U ...
4K Professional Monitor for 1440p Money - Innocn 27C1U Art Review
Thanks to Patriot Viper for sponsoring today's video.Viper V380 Gaming Headset: https://amzn.to/3545DJ7Viper V765 Mechanical Keyboard: https://amzn.to/3LUACrPViper V551 Gaming Mouse: https://amzn.to/36FPwSzIt's no secret I love professional displays. Which is why I'm so impressed with the Innocn 27C1U 4K Ar...
Plex + Hardware Encoding on TrueNAS Scale
Go to https://thld.co/shakerandspoon_craft1121 and use code CRAFT to get $20 off your first box! Thanks to Shaker & Spoon for sponsoring today's video.TrueNAS is a fantastic storage server, but virtualization has never been its strong suit. With the introduction of TrueNAS Scale, it's now possible to install Pl...
I broke some stuff... Wiwynn Lyra SV315 Build
Visit https://Keeps.com/Craft to get 50% off your order!There's nothing more exciting than finding a good deal on a new server. And sometimes that excitement can lead to... poor decision making...But first... What am I drinking???Tranquil Ginger - a kombucha from Brew Dr that's infused with 25mg of CBD. It'...
Custom Solid Steel ITX Case - My most INSANE build yet!!!
Thanks to Microcenter for sponsoring this video!Get a Free 240gb SSD at Micro Center (New Customers Exclusive): https://micro.center/973328I have no words for this build. Where else are you going to see a plasma-cut ITX case made of 3/8" (10mm) solid steel plate? This thing is absolutely insane!Check out the parts ...
Can TrueNAS Scale Replace your Hypervisor?
Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this video. Visit https://linode.com/CraftComputing to get a $100 60-Day credit when signing up for a new account.TrueNAS has always been a great file server, but wasn't built with virtualization support in mind. With TrueNAS Scale, that's about to change.But first... What am I d...
Retro Rocket SFF Gaming PC!
Building an ITX PC can already be pretty challenging. Now try building one with parts that are 20 years old. How hard could it be???But first... What am I drinking???From Deschutes Brewing comes the Grower Direct IPA. A subdued aroma will leave you off guard, as the hops don't hit until you take a drink. 7.0%, and ...
An actual UniFi competitor? - TP-Link EAP 660 HD Wireless Point Review
Go to https://bit.ly/3KPlhbl and use code CRAFT to get $20 off your first box, and a huge thanks to Shaker & Spoon for sponsoring today's video!I'll admit, I haven't kept up with a lot of products in the enthusiast/small business space when it comes to networking and Wireless. Ubiquiti has been so good for ...
Retro Rocket Mini PC... Behind the Scenes
Building Mini ITX PCs is hard.Building Retro Mini ITX PCs? MUCH HARDER!A1 Mini ITX Case: https://amzn.to/3fI3KUdECS NM70 w/ Celeron 1037U: https://amzn.to/3Iq30iZ(I didn't spend $190, and neither should you)VisionTek X1300 256MB PCI Card: https://amzn.to/3FDdcCV https://ebay.us/RluRb8Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS ($20!...
Keep an eye on your network - Observium Tutorial
Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this video. Visit https://linode.com/CraftComputing to get a $100 60-Day credit when signing up for a new account.A wise man once said "You can't know what's wrong if you never knew what right looks like". That was me. Keeping a watchful eye on your servers and network ge...
Mistakes were made. Let's fix them.
I awoke the day after Christmas to find my switch had a light that won't light on one side. And so, in the rain drenched from my foot to my brow, I started to fix the line that was down.But first... What am I drinking???Nothing, because beer and ladders don't mix.Check out the switches and fiber from this video...
The Clean OS Microsoft Won't Sell You
Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's video. Head over to https://Manscaped.com/CraftComputing to get 20% off your Performance Package 4.0 + Free International Shipping!I've done a number of videos on 'How to debloat Windows', but that really doesn't solve the root of the problem... Windows is ...
Buy Cheap, Buy Twice - Wavlink 300Mbps Outdoor WAP
Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's video. Head over to https://Manscaped.com/CraftComputing to get 20% off your Performance Package 4.0 + Free International Shipping!You ever find a deal for hardware that seems too good to be true? I ordered three of these Wavlink Outdoor Wireless Access Points for a projec...
What could go wrong - Retro PC Build FAIL
Check out the Viper V765 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard here, and thanks to Viper Gaming for sponsoring today's video! https://amzn.to/3mH1CAcWhile my heart is always in the Xeons and Servers, you've got to build a gaming PC every once in a while. Today, we're kicking it old school with a Windows 98SE ITX-sized...
56-Core Storage Server!!! - Supermicro 620P Ice Lake Server Overview
Go to https://thld.co/shakerandspoon_craft1121 and use code CRAFT to get $20 off your first box! Thanks to Shaker & Spoon for sponsoring today's video.When Supermicro reaches out and asks if you're interested in checking out their all new 56-Core Ice Lake Powered 2U Storage Server.... well, what do you think I ...
10lb of cooler in a 5lb bag? - Arctic Freezer 4U SP3
Visit https://Keeps.com/Craft to get 50% off your order!Building your own server gear is often fraught with challenges, not the least of which are the size constraints in rackmount cases. In theory, a 120mm tower cooler should fit in a 4U Chassis. In practice, that almost never works. Will the Arctic Freezer 4U SP3 bec...
Projects aren't always successful - nVidia P106-90 Mining GPU
Not every project ends in success, and some of the worst failures never make it onto video. Today, I'm looking at ONE of the many failed hardware concepts from my years on YouTube, in hopes I can save you similar headaches in the future.But first... What am I drinking???From Ghostfish Brewing (Seattle), it's th...
Debloating Windows 11 The Easy Way!
Check out the Viper V765 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard here, and thanks to Viper Gaming for sponsoring today's video! https://amzn.to/3mH1CAcMicrosoft just keeps marching to the sound of their own drum, and to be honest, we let it happen. Today I'm going to show you a quick and easy way to Debloat Windows 11, Disa...
Jginyue Dual X99 PC Build
Check out the Viper V765 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard here, and thanks to Viper Gaming for sponsoring today's video! https://amzn.to/3mH1CAcI'm a sucker for obscure motherboards like this. Or to put it plainly, sometimes I'm just a sucker. So is this Dual 2011-3 X99 Motherboard worth your money?But first... W...
Server Rack Tour 2021 - Epyc Rome and Ice Lake, OH MY!
Check out the Viper V765 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard here, and thanks to Viper Gaming for sponsoring today's video! https://amzn.to/3mH1CAcWhat is all the equipment in my server rack, and what do I use it all for? It's time for 'What's in my Server Rack - 2021 Edition'!But first... What am I drinking...
Ask your Storage Admin if ZFS Deduplication is right for you...
Thanks to Manscaped for sponsoring today's video. Head over to https://Manscaped.com/CraftComputing to get 20% off your Performance Package 4.0 + Free International Shipping!ZFS Deduplication is a technology that is difficult to find useful information about. Those who use it won't share their secrets. Those wh...
