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Building a New 14 TB Storage Server! | TrueNAS Core Setup Experience
Old server = weak. New server = STRONG. Join me as I build myself a new storage server after 4 months of not having one that works!
New Server Specs:
- Motherboard: Asus Sabertooth Z77
- CPU: Intel i7-3770
- CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D9L
- Memory: 32GB DDR3 1333
- 6x Western Digital Red Plus 4TB Drives for storage
- 2x Seagate Barracuda 2TB Drives for boot pool/VM data
- Cooler Master V850 SFX Power Supply
- Intel X520-T2 SFP+ Network Card (There's a matching one in my PC)
- RackChoice ATX / MATX 3U Rackmount Server Chassis (Very cheap, but it worked haha)
I'd love to see your support:
Patreon: www.patreon.com/thomascomputes (please only sign up after you are sure you can take care of yourself and your family, I really do mean that)
Discord: discord.gg/jwBDCAeBQz
Instagram: thomas_computes
Twitter: thomas_computes (I'm not thomascomputes, the underscore is very important in this case HAHA)
Even TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@thomascomputer
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Відео

I got a Tattoo of my Favorite Circuit - 555 Timer Oscillator
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I hate talking about doing something for so long without taking any action, so I finally went through with something big... Any suggestions for my next tattoo? The 555 oscillator circuit was one of my first, and I'm still blown away by how incredible the science behind it is! Hopefully you are too. Thanks for watching, and see you next time! I'd love to see your support: Patreon: www.patreon.co...
Upgrading my pfSense Router
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Howdy y'all, in this one I'm revisiting one of my first-ever computer projects and adding some upgrades to my pfSense router. If you enjoyed the last one, I'm sure you'll love this one! Thanks for watching, and see you next time! I'd love to see your support: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thomascomputes (please only sign up after you are sure you can take care of yourself and your family, I really d...
Security camera object detection with Home Assistant, Frigate, and Google Coral
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(ReUploaded to fix audio) Welcome to my first foray into computer vision! This was a hard one so I have a whole list of resources here for you to use: Proxmox: www.proxmox.com/en/ Home Assistant: www.home-assistant.io/ Frigate: docs.frigate.video/ Google Coral: coral.ai/ Project-Specific Resources: - My project on Github: github.com/tdesrosi/object-detection-with-frigate - Explanation of how Te...
I hate water cooling
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I have to admit, I just really love Noctua. The dreaded, the infamous, the social media contacts: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thomascomputes (please only sign up after you are sure you can take care of yourself and your family, I really do mean that) Discord: discord.gg/jwBDCAeBQz Instagram: thomas_computes Twitter: thomas_computes (I'm not thomascomputes, the underscore...
What's the best way to connect two computers together? | 10Gig Network Upgrade!
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While I don't have deep enough pockets for an entire home network upgrade, I can improve a certain painful bottleneck... Huge thanks to FS.com for supporting this video. Get your own DAC cables here! bit.ly/3Hucg6k #FSTransceiver Some Articles if you feel so inclined: community.fs.com/blog/rj45-vs-sfp-port-which-should-be-used-to-connect-two-switches.html blogs.salleurl.edu/en/fiber-vs-dac-vs-e...
Building a solder fume extractor so I can stop ingesting lead
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As much as I care about air quality and health, I've been doing a poor job of ensuring it for myself when I solder. In this video, I build a solder fume extractor that I purpose-design for my space. Hope you enjoy! Feel free to join the Discord server!!! discord.gg/jwBDCAeBQz NOW, the dreaded, the infamous, the social media contacts: Patreon: www.patreon.com/thomascomputes (please only sign up ...
The Gigantic Computer Fan Power (Half) Hour -- Airflow, Static Pressure, and More
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Join me for a technical deep-dive on computer fans. We'll experiment, we'll learn, we'll laugh, and we'll cry. Let me know if you enjoy more technical content like this, and keep the ideas and suggestions flowing! Feel free to join the brand new Discord server!!! discord.gg/jwBDCAeBQz NOW, the dreaded, the infamous, the social media contacts: Instagram: thomas_computes Twitter: t...
Upgrading my rack-mounted Gaming PC so it can actually play games
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Welcome to the most chaotic, opinionated, and musical PC upgrade video you've ever seen... Feel free to join the brand new Discord server!!! discord.gg/jwBDCAeBQz Everything used in this build: CASE: iStarUSA D-400 -4U CPU: Intel i7-12700K Motherboard: MSI MAG Z690 Tomahawk DDR4 WiFi Power Supply: Corsair RM850X AiO Cooler: BeQuiet! Pure Loop 280mm DDR4 Modules: Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 2x16G...
Building Friendships with High Voltage
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I made a very special device and I DON'T WANT YOU TO TRY THIS YOURSELF. Instead, come with me to learn and experience the joys of high voltage. NOW, the dreaded, the infamous, the social media contacts: Instagram: thomas_computes Twitter: thomas_computes (I'm not thomascomputes, the underscore is very important in this case HAHA) Patreon: www.patreon.com/thomascompute...
No computers were harmed in the making of this video (only dampened)
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Come, journey with me as I organize my electronics workbench so I can begin to create videos about my electrical projects. A big thanks for all of your support! Turns out this video creation stuff is fun! NOW, the dreaded, the infamous, the social media contacts: Instagram: thomas_computes Twitter: thomas_computes (I'm not thomascomputes, the underscore is very import...
Welcome to Thomas Computes (Channel Trailer)
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Enjoy the chaotic, scientific, and pseudoscientific content you'll be sure to see on this channel! Twitter: thomas_computes Patreon: www.patreon.com/thomascomputes Instagram: thomas_computes Even TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@thomascomputer
Cable Straps and Network Racks, Oh My! Helping my friends with their Wi-Fi-Woes
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In this one, I help my friends out with their network and Wi-Fi issues by spending a day in a crawl space... Don't worry, I was compensated with plenty of food! Twitter: thomas_computes Patreon: www.patreon.com/thomascomputes Instagram: thomas_computes Even TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@thomascomputer
How many monitors is too many? Computer desk setup, new Truenas server, and more!
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Hi Friends, in this video, I go through the process of rearranging my desk and server rack, with the help of some friends. I also add a new server to the mix! A Dell R720! Stay tuned for more detail about how all of my computers and servers are set up, as well as more tech content in general. Mentioned in the video: Lawrence Systems: ua-cam.com/users/TheTecknowledge Craft Computing: ua-cam.com/...
Slapping some computers on a plywood board for fun - DIY Kubernetes Cluster
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Hey y'all, this next trick involves some amateur carpentry, 5 old dell computers, and a next-to-nothing understanding of Kubernetes, which was enough. Mentioned in the video: k3s - k3s.io/ Rancher Labs - rancher.com/ TechWorld with Nana - ua-cam.com/users/TechWorldwithNana NetworkChuck - ua-cam.com/users/NetworkChuck Thanks for all the support! Twitter: thomas_computes Patreon: www....
Building A pfSense Router!
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Building A pfSense Router!
My 2013-Era PC NEEDS an Upgrade
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My 2013-Era PC NEEDS an Upgrade

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  • @ansar8054
    @ansar8054 8 хвилин тому

    I am looking for way to connect computer processing power to each other. Is there any way to connect home computer to connect there processing power to other computer's processing power and share their processing?

  • @LilFishowo
    @LilFishowo 7 днів тому

    I wanna start merging computers how would you go about that

  • @chetmyers7041
    @chetmyers7041 20 днів тому

    7:20 Can those two fans breath? Seems the mass of wires may restrict airflow. Leave the lid off?

  • @Bob-Martin
    @Bob-Martin 20 днів тому

    the brand of interface is important?

  • @joseroman6484
    @joseroman6484 Місяць тому

    😄, "so much more to come" uploads two more videos and goes MIA...

  • @ghost6813
    @ghost6813 Місяць тому

    Another thing you could consider is external radiators such as MORA420.

  • @ghost6813
    @ghost6813 Місяць тому

    Nice project, but I would personally use a 2U case for this. You can then use or reuse a standard ATX power supply. You will also have more room for 8mm PWM fans, also much quieter than Molex fans running full blast. Needless to say there is also more room for cable management and half-width expansion cards in their normal, more secure orientation.

  • @mastermoarman
    @mastermoarman Місяць тому

    You should look into.the hailo 8 edge compute. Walks all.over the coral

  • @ericnepean
    @ericnepean Місяць тому

    The behaviours you are describing aren’t symptoms of lead poisoning. The fumes from soldering are from the soldering flux being heated to boiling point, and can cause occupational asthma. The fumes from the rosin flux used for lead solder is the traditional problem, but fluxes used for lead free solder contain additional chemicals which are even less good for your lungs. A fume extractor is a very very good idea for hand soldering operations. But one does have to make sure that chemicals are not simply returned to the room air - they should be absorbed by the extractor’s filters or vented outdoors.

  • @Daeys2411
    @Daeys2411 3 місяці тому

    lead melts at a temperature of 327,5 celsius and vaporizes at 1700 celsius !! what you inhale when you sauter is the flux ,pvc etc if you would inhale lead you would be dead by heat the 3 filters you need are a pre filter a HEPA filter and the main CARBON filter ! it takes away the smoke and the smell ;

  • @владГордиевич-ж1е
    @владГордиевич-ж1е 4 місяці тому

    Cool

  • @SmalltimR
    @SmalltimR 4 місяці тому

    Love the zoom-in after the dead post - classic PC experience right there lol

  • @ojustaboo
    @ojustaboo 4 місяці тому

    The boiling point of lead is 1749C/3180F. I openly admit I don’t know what I’m talking about and everything I’m saying is based on various electronic/university/government etc web sites. I’ve always believed that as lead doesn’t boil until it’s far far hotter than a soldering iron would get it, I don’t need to worry about lead poisoning. From what I’ve read today, that isn’t as straightforward as most of us would think and lead oxide can be produced and in haled when soldering. That said, I would be more concerned about the flux. Of course it could be argued that if you’re soldering all day, the lead gets to be more of a concern, but then again in that situation, so does the flux. One thing I read about lead free solder (again info from the web, can’t vouch for authenticity) “Inhalation of dusts and fumes may cause irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Inhalation of freshly formed metal oxides may cause metal fume fever, a brief (24-48 H) flu-like illness. Inhalation of tin oxide may cause pneumonia.” I wish there was a more absolute easy to read document from a trusted site that gives the exact information about the dangers of leaded v unleaded soldering inhalation dangers for electronics (and one for plumbing etc) While a completely different thing, I lost both an uncle and a good friend a couple of years ago, both around 70 years old and both in very good health up until they got ill with exactly the same thing. Can’t remember the name, but both died from working with asbestos. My uncle worked with it when he was around 15 for a few months, likewise my friend worked with it for a few months in his early working life. Both were told that was the cause and the damage can (and did) lay dormant for decades. Both could have easily (and at the time totally correctly) said when they were 60, “I worked with asbestos, didn’t do me any harm at all.” We have far more easily available information now than just a few decades ago, even if you can’t afford to get a decent fume extractor, open a window, buy a cheap fan and have it blowing the fumes away from you towards the window. No window, buy a proper face mask with filters on, they don’t cost much. Doing nothing is simply not worth the risk when it’s so cheap to eliminate it.

  • @yuan.pingchen3056
    @yuan.pingchen3056 4 місяці тому

    You can try build a fanless pfSense router, there's much tutorial on the internet

  • @robertcase6475
    @robertcase6475 4 місяці тому

    i liked the bloopers

  • @Adrian_Galilea
    @Adrian_Galilea 5 місяців тому

    Hey, very nice product What is the hose you used? where did you get it? diameter? Thanks!

  • @inminutes2611
    @inminutes2611 5 місяців тому

    👏👏

  • @wcr6121
    @wcr6121 5 місяців тому

    19:55 notice the monitor loses power then turns on

  • @joels7605
    @joels7605 6 місяців тому

    You sir are a gentleman and a scholar. Frigate is a pain to configure. Thanks for providing your yml file.

  • @Nurof3n_
    @Nurof3n_ 6 місяців тому

    you went from concept to concept, more and more complicated and explained each one extremely well. you're a natural teacher 👏

  • @Eddy.O
    @Eddy.O 6 місяців тому

    I cracked up when I saw the message on the video that said that you trashed the I/O shield with a miter saw! 😂 Any dremel / rotary type tool with a metal cutting disc is the way to go for modifying anything on a PC case. Great video!

  • @flappingflight8537
    @flappingflight8537 6 місяців тому

    The temperature of soldering isn’t enough in order to produce lead or any other metals fumes . Fume extractors protect you against inhalation of fluxe fumes .

    • @4nlimited3dition_4n3d
      @4nlimited3dition_4n3d 5 місяців тому

      Lead doesn't have to vaporize to end up in the air you breathe. A quote: " When heated, lead forms lead oxide fumes. . If the solder contains lead, the melting process can release fumes that contain toxic lead oxide fumes. Inhaling the fumes can add to lead accumulation in the body which can cause both acute and long term illness. "

  • @ulliseibel6086
    @ulliseibel6086 7 місяців тому

    Why not replace 1st SDD, resilver your ZFS pool and then replace 2nd SDD and resilver again?

  • @joagj1978
    @joagj1978 7 місяців тому

    You also need to CLEAN YOUR STOVE! lol

  • @vlahogjangradovic8655
    @vlahogjangradovic8655 7 місяців тому

    Hi! What is that 1U case?

  • @alexfischer9493
    @alexfischer9493 7 місяців тому

    I have 3 Meross smart plugs from Amazon, and they constantly try to connect to Tor nodes. Only caught it when i started blocking tor on my PFsense router!

  • @mpxz999
    @mpxz999 7 місяців тому

    Great video! I I understand the suffering you had to endure trying to get hardware device passthrough to work via proxmox too! I do gotta add though, your Reolink 520 at the start looks like it was running at a ridiculously low bitrate and framerate. Perhaps that was just a low bandwidth substream though?

  • @amartin3893
    @amartin3893 7 місяців тому

    Not using EEC Ram. Oh that's risky!

  • @Ben333bacc
    @Ben333bacc 7 місяців тому

    Has anybody ever told you that you bear a strikingly similar resemblance to Peter in Office Space?

  • @christiancrow
    @christiancrow 8 місяців тому

    Might be a stupid question but can you run this security application and tpu with a usb c camera like a gopro?

  • @dixienormus8097
    @dixienormus8097 8 місяців тому

    I see a 3D printer in the background. Did you consider trying to 3D print your own enclosure type of thing? I'd love to see that, even if it doesn't work, just the experience of trying to do it. Would make a fun video.

  • @og_tokyo
    @og_tokyo 9 місяців тому

    the dq77kb has ran my opnsense so reliably for years, and just recently got 2 spare back up boards, some spare dimms, another power connector and a x550-t2 10gbe pcie 4x NIC. Now I can really stretch my little pico datacenter :D

  • @danieltwodevs
    @danieltwodevs 9 місяців тому

    coral TPU support for Immich soon :D

  • @altra8911
    @altra8911 9 місяців тому

    Love the editing. If you keep making videos, your personality just has to go viral. Great video, thank you for the detailed info.

  • @danagoyette7932
    @danagoyette7932 10 місяців тому

    I was looking at another one of that company's cases, one with three 5.25 bays on the front, for a drive rack. Does this case have all sorts of sharp edges, like some cases do?

  • @jimbojimberson9934
    @jimbojimberson9934 10 місяців тому

    The most controversial part was that you didn't cable manage? I thought using a vacuum instead of an air compressor was pretty bad. Love the video though. Just found you through the previous router video, very nice.

  • @kavinrajaas4084
    @kavinrajaas4084 11 місяців тому

    Good explanation man!

  • @JzJad
    @JzJad 11 місяців тому

    Man I have not done a beowulf cluster since highschool around 2012 with a bunch of optiplex's was a great project!

  • @Sou-no7xt
    @Sou-no7xt 11 місяців тому

    Whats the dimention of that case in which you installed the cpu cooler? Could you please share. Thank you.

  • @azmrblack
    @azmrblack 11 місяців тому

    Your not ingesting lead - lead and tin don't vaporize until over 750 degrees. The smoke being generated is rosin fume, and it is just as bad. Your little invention is quite ingenious - you chose the right filter (same kind of filter is used in large fume extractors), and it works basically the same way. If you can get the airflow to always hit the filter and no leaks, you got a good DIY extractor there sir! PS - if you want more airflow try a centrifugal blower.

    • @Guishan_Lingyou
      @Guishan_Lingyou 10 місяців тому

      Came here just to say what you already said. Thanks for sharing actual facts.

    • @4nlimited3dition_4n3d
      @4nlimited3dition_4n3d 5 місяців тому

      Though there are also safety reports which mention that heating leaded solder does release nanoparticles into the air which include toxic lead oxides. It doesn't have to be vaporized in order to become airborne and end up inhaled.

  • @SaifulIslam-ql6eb
    @SaifulIslam-ql6eb 11 місяців тому

    How much computation power have you got from this system?

  • @firenado4295
    @firenado4295 11 місяців тому

    bruh those looked like 4 wire fans. How come you didnt just connect them to the motherboard and set them to a lower speed? I'm guessing its something along the lines of there are no other fan headers or something but eh.

  • @PatricksDIY
    @PatricksDIY 11 місяців тому

    would have been nice to see the whole processes, seems like footage lost then a break, then cut to everything being done and installed, sorry but this was not useful to me who was looking at how its done

  • @sirdevio
    @sirdevio Рік тому

    Great vid. Very helpful.

  • @mortwilliams7371
    @mortwilliams7371 Рік тому

    let's get the story straight. You are NOT ingesting Lead fumes from soldering. Lead does not start giving off 'fumes' until the temp is well over 450 Celsius. The fumes and smoke are predominantly from the Rosin. (which is all bad in itself...really bad). What we do have in soldering is 2 main components, the smoke and the fumes. The smoke is mostly particulate matter, so a HEPA filter is the best to take care of that component. Fumes, well Carbon filters do the job for that, however, most of the little cheap filters you see have a carbon filter that is useless. Hold it up to the light, if you can see clearly through that impregnated mesh, then fumes go straight through it too, sort of like trying to stop flies using chicken wire... Use a proper granulated, activated carbon filter. If you use a combination of the HEPA and carbon filters then all is goodness!

    • @4nlimited3dition_4n3d
      @4nlimited3dition_4n3d 5 місяців тому

      To add to that, lead doesn't actually have to vaporize to end up in the air you breathe. " When heated, lead forms lead oxide fumes. If the solder contains lead, the melting process can release fumes that contain toxic lead oxide nanoparticles. Inhaling the fumes can add to lead accumulation in the body which can cause both acute and long term illness. "

  • @CLASSICMESSENGERSERVICES
    @CLASSICMESSENGERSERVICES Рік тому

    Very nice neat and clean I like it

  • @hansaya
    @hansaya Рік тому

    You need a proper converter for PCI TPU cards. You can run lspci and see whether you can see it in the list. If not that means something wrong with PCI converters

  • @tuqe
    @tuqe Рік тому

    Checked the comments and am astounded you dont have more subs, great content, good memes, very relatable autistic fascination

  • @Budgielover100
    @Budgielover100 Рік тому

    get to the point faster

  • @mrq332
    @mrq332 Рік тому

    wow amateur