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Posted on 5/13/19 at 4:42 pm to
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
18232 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 4:42 pm to
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What type of monitors you have there?


3 different ones and it's bugging the shite out of me
Posted by bengalman
In da Country
Member since Feb 2007
3183 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 4:52 pm to
I would have to buy everything but haven't built one since my gateway days. All these "HD or 4K" monitor business.
Posted by lsusurfr98
Lake Charles
Member since Jun 2012
64 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 8:46 pm to
“I wish I had 2 upvotes for this“

If you’re on iPhone and using Chrome, you do.... Double arrow tap quickly. Not sure about other phones/browsers.

Nice rig.
Posted by Korkstand
Member since Nov 2003
28707 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 9:23 pm to
Tested on android/chrome, and I couldn't do it. But I'm pretty sure that even if iphone shows two upvotes, only one will "stick" after a page refresh.
Posted by tap011
Louisiana
Member since Oct 2013
771 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:03 pm to
I don’t know a whole lot about PCs but that’s sweet setup.
Posted by junkfunky
Member since Jan 2011
33890 posts
Posted on 5/13/19 at 10:46 pm to
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what are the newer Cases coming out? i need something that can hold a good bit of HDDS. and 2 big 1080tis?




I still have that old Dell server if you want it. Has 8 hot swap bays and sounds like a prop plane, especially when you first fire it up.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
18232 posts
Posted on 5/14/19 at 6:13 am to
What model? I have a few myself and love them
Posted by TchPowDog
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2015
4798 posts
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:32 pm to
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i need something that can hold a good bit of HDDS. and 2 big 1080tis?

Are you using HDDs or SSDs? If you're using HDDs.. why? Just curious.

My case, the one in the image, has 5 places to mount 2.5" drives. And yes, you could fit 2 1080tis in it.
This post was edited on 5/14/19 at 3:50 pm
Posted by TchPowDog
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2015
4798 posts
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:40 pm to
I ordered most parts through Amazon. Ordered CPU and MB from NewEgg. The prices were comparable, Amazon had like 2 parts that were cheaper. But I ordered from Amazon pretty much for the 2 day shipping.

Monitors:
2x Asus MX279H 27-inch (these are like 4 years old)
1x Dell UltraSharp U2719D (got this one earlier this year)
Posted by TchPowDog
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2015
4798 posts
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:43 pm to
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3 different ones and it's bugging the shite out of me

Two different ones.
My center (main) monitor is 1440p, the other two are 1080p and they are the exact same monitor.
Posted by TchPowDog
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2015
4798 posts
Posted on 5/14/19 at 3:48 pm to
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I would have to buy everything but haven't built one since my gateway days. All these "HD or 4K" monitor business.

I have a 4K monitor at work and I'm guaranteeing you, unless it's like 36"+ monitor, you won't use it at 4K resolution. A 4K 27" monitor is useless unless you're a gamer, imo. It's way too hard on the eyes. 27" 1440p is pushing it for some things. But I love my 1440p monitor. It's perfect for what I do - just wish the price would come down on them.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22163 posts
Posted on 5/14/19 at 4:27 pm to
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Are you using HDDs or SSDs? If you're using HDDs.. why? Just curious.


Better space per dollar. In most instances you won't see a major difference in times when accessing files using a 7200rpm HDD vs a SSD.

I'd rather have a bunch of space for files in a HDD and just the main programs and the OS on the SSD for price efficiency.
Posted by TchPowDog
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2015
4798 posts
Posted on 5/14/19 at 4:30 pm to
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Better space per dollar. In most instances you won't see a major difference in times when accessing files using a 7200rpm HDD vs a SSD.

I'd rather have a bunch of space for files in a HDD and just the main programs and the OS on the SSD for price efficiency.

Gotcha. You must require a ton of space?

ETA: There are still plenty cases out there that will house 5 or 6 HDDs. You'll probably want to get a full tower though, since you're throwing in 2 1080tis.
This post was edited on 5/14/19 at 4:37 pm
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57438 posts
Posted on 5/15/19 at 12:02 am to
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Are you using HDDs or SSDs? If you're using HDDs.. why? Just curious.
because I have about 16 TBs of movies and TV shows. That would cost a whole hell of a lot in SSDs.
This post was edited on 5/15/19 at 12:03 am
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57438 posts
Posted on 5/15/19 at 12:04 am to
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still have that old Dell server if you want it. Has 8 hot swap bays and sounds like a prop plane, especially when you first fire it up.
thanks I need to look back at the model. I'll get back to you. Free time is hard to come by with a new kid.
Posted by TchPowDog
Zachary, LA
Member since Sep 2015
4798 posts
Posted on 5/15/19 at 7:29 am to
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because I have about 16 TBs of movies and TV shows.

Makes sense. Check out this case. I really liked it and was going to get it but it's super heavy, like 42 lbs bare. I wouldn't have been able to sit on top of my glass-top desk.
LINK

It appears to come with 4 drive bays, but I'm sure you can expand that.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
18232 posts
Posted on 5/15/19 at 8:04 am to
I used to have this case in my server rack. I'll probably get the same one again whenever I move into a house in a few months
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57438 posts
Posted on 5/15/19 at 1:21 pm to
but where are the cool LEDs?
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
18232 posts
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:06 pm to
in my build, I dont care to light up a closet
Posted by CarRamrod
Spurbury, VT
Member since Dec 2006
57438 posts
Posted on 5/15/19 at 2:43 pm to



do you have your closet ventilated? if so how?

I had my server in my hall A/V closet and left the door cracked because it would get warm as the PS4 and amp would keep it heated. I thought about getting a vented door and putting a fan sucking or pushing air but never did. not i dont play PS much any more but i dont want to stick the server back in there.
This post was edited on 5/15/19 at 2:45 pm
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