Building a Rack Mount Gaming PC with an RTX 4090 in the Sliger CX3171a XL

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  • @Kennephone
    @Kennephone 4 дні тому

    Eventually I'm gonna build a new pc and i plan on using a server chassis, not to mount, but cause their huge and you can set your monitor on top to save space, there's also tons of expandability.

  • @variable_0
    @variable_0 3 місяці тому +1

    5:13 wouldn't that just loop the air since the intake is right next to the exhaust?
    7:41 Ohhhh... there were other holes

  • @ShinyTechThings
    @ShinyTechThings 6 місяців тому +8

    I love the smell of fresh electronics! I wish that it could make a cologne like that! 🤯

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      Or a candle. Or one of the fragrance things you clip onto your ac vent ducts.

  • @SQUNTO
    @SQUNTO 6 місяців тому +4

    that's baller, nice vid!

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      Yeah it’s too bad it didn’t end well.

  • @donaldsimpson9911
    @donaldsimpson9911 6 місяців тому +4

    Cheeki Breeki, Opachki! Been thinking about moving my build to the rack, but it's SO pretty I'd hate to hide it.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      Shkura tsela, uzhe neplokho!
      Yeah I feel you! I feel you.

  • @Husky_cdn
    @Husky_cdn 6 місяців тому +1

    i have a sliger 4u, i'd have got this case instead, but the sliders on my older sliger has bearings but still a pain to mount, you'd think an upgraded part would actually be an upgrade

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +1

      Idk anything about the older rails beyond that they were an absolute nightmare. These honestly aren’t bad. I think the real issue is that companies who make rails want to sell them at HUGE volumes, to like Eaton or other huge companies. So it’s difficult for Sliger to get better rails because finding a partner is difficult due to their small size.

  • @razorx202x7
    @razorx202x7 5 місяців тому +10

    Gpu has no airflow

  • @mrvvoo
    @mrvvoo 3 місяці тому

    I think I want to build something exactly like this. One thing that I’m a little confused about though… the direction I can see those GPU fans facing… does that mean that the top panel of the case closes flat against the surface of them? Is the intended airflow not suffocated by the case?
    I’m trying to understand the airflow dynamics like some of the animations that Gamers Nexus started putting out for their recent case reviews.

  • @mciarlillo
    @mciarlillo 3 місяці тому

    I really love what Sliger does! Great video btw. A good quality hole saw w/ a universal dust filter wouldn’t be a bad solution for the GPU

  • @SpazHeadSlotVideos
    @SpazHeadSlotVideos 6 місяців тому +3

    put on the rack ears, its use to hold the server in and it looks fugly without it

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      You really think it’s fugly without em? I mean I do like the curvy ones but I don’t see a visual appeal difference.

    • @SpazHeadSlotVideos
      @SpazHeadSlotVideos 6 місяців тому +1

      @@SPXLabs yes, my OCD also wants you to get black screws to replace those silver ones

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +1

      Oh my. okay well maybe in the future I’ll put the ears on. Just for you ;)

  • @ajpenninga
    @ajpenninga 6 місяців тому +1

    Looks great! I love having my desktop rackmounted. Mine is even in the basement, and I just connect via Parsec via thin client most of the time.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      That’s awesome! How long have you had that setup?

    • @ajpenninga
      @ajpenninga 6 місяців тому

      @@SPXLabs server stuff was in the basement for years, but the desktop has been for almost two years. Only disadvantage is for twitchy FPS heavy games.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      I kind of assumed that. That’s partly why I wanted a small rack next to the desk. Don’t have to really worry about latency or adapters

    • @ajpenninga
      @ajpenninga 6 місяців тому

      @@SPXLabs Indie games and photo editing it's good enough. Haven't played Rocket League in forever, so I haven't tested how bad it would be.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      @ajpenninga I haven’t played rocket league in a couple of months but I’ll pick it up every now and then.

  • @stokley121
    @stokley121 3 місяці тому

    How sure are you that the rails are installed correctly? Seems weird that the lip/ears wouldn't sit on the outside of the rack post in the front.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому +1

      About 1000%

  • @ChairmanMeow1
    @ChairmanMeow1 5 місяців тому

    I like all the options the case offers, always nice to be able to move some things around.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      Yup I think it’s very flexible. I’m very happy with it

  • @Rico0333
    @Rico0333 5 місяців тому +12

    That GPU will get hot

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      Yes it does. Obviously a blower style or 360 aio GPU is best

  • @andrewjenery1783
    @andrewjenery1783 3 місяці тому

    Why not just get a simple trolley and put the tower/desktop case on that?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      I did consider that but that would effectively break this video. But that is an extremely effective solution.

    • @andrewjenery1783
      @andrewjenery1783 3 місяці тому

      @@SPXLabs Thankyou, unless of course you intend to add further rack-mount systems to the server chassis in future. The build itself was very well done by the way.

  • @InvaliDidea123
    @InvaliDidea123 4 місяці тому +1

    That's pretty much the setup I'm looking for atm 😳

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  4 місяці тому

      It’s been running well. It’s hot but works well. If I were to change anything I’d water cool the 4090 and air cool the cpu.
      But in 3D Mark Steel Nomad 4k my benchmark score was 200 points better (no filter) than in my O11 Dynamic. Which was strange. But yeah so far so good.

  • @jfkastner
    @jfkastner 6 місяців тому +1

    Well done!

  • @camerons556
    @camerons556 5 місяців тому

    How did you know what size rails to get it is confusing when looking on there site. I have a 24 inch depth rack and want to do a similar build

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому +1

      Well knowing the depth of your rack is the most important part. So if yours is 24 inches deep then you select the rail kit that encompasses that depth. So 16 to 31 would work.

  • @thomaslabrum8182
    @thomaslabrum8182 3 місяці тому

    are you using some kind of extension for your peripherals? or is the rack still next to you? what would you use to interface with the pc when its far away?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      Nope, no extensions.

  • @charcomojado
    @charcomojado Місяць тому

    Loving rack cases

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  Місяць тому

      Yeah there is something neat about them for sure

  • @JasonsLabVideos
    @JasonsLabVideos 6 місяців тому +2

    Nice Vid, why not use some crazy glue to put the blade on for now ?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      I did actually try but the glue would expand while the blade was spinning ever so slightly and it would start all the way over

  • @bradt5426
    @bradt5426 5 місяців тому

    I wonder if this can become dual 4090 with waterblocks? Anyone ever do it or know a solid case for this?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      It might. The ribbon cables might be able to be stacked. Not 100% sure though

  • @ghost6813
    @ghost6813 6 місяців тому

    Well it still feels claustrophobic in part because the monitor, despite being quite large, is so close to the front of the desk. Also regardless of the fan problem it is quite clear that the GPU is not getting enough air as the top of the case is so close to it. Server cases like this are designed for front to back airflow. Just put your PC tower on the floor and it will free up desk space while not having to face the new issues introduced by a different form factor.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +2

      Yeah my desk is on the shallow side at 24 inches deep which is definitely partly to blame. I definitely want to try this out first and see how it goes before turning my desktop into a floortop.

  • @ptessier73
    @ptessier73 3 місяці тому

    BTW, something completely off the main subject of this video, is that an Autonomous ERGO chair that you have? I currently have a Titan Classic and for the price I paid after 5 years, it is already peeling off. Anyway, not sure if that is an ERGO chair you have but would really like to know what you think if that is the chair as I was considering it.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      It’s been great for the last few years. Only major complaint is that my butt starts to feel uncomfortable after a few hours. I’m actually looking at getting a different chair and giving this to my wife

    • @ptessier73
      @ptessier73 3 місяці тому

      @@SPXLabs I'm guessing your wife doesn't spend nearly as much time as you in front of the screen hey!? lol. I would be very interested to see what chair you'll be replacing this with, perhaps if you can, create a video about it, I need ideas.

  • @ptessier73
    @ptessier73 3 місяці тому

    Nice video! For a while I was considering moving my gaming/workstation to a RSV-Z4500U chassis from Rosewill but decided to go with an NZXT H9 FLOW because it was prettier. That being said, I'm slowly moving from away from any RGB stuff, at least very minimal RGB so I may consider the Rackmount solution in the future... Not sure. Even without RGB, the H9 Flow is a beautiful and well built case with dual compartment which is a huge plus.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому +1

      Oh yeah that’s a great case! Nice choice. Minimal RGB best RGB. It’s cheaper to keep what you have!
      Although I feel like I owe you guys an update. I switch to all air cooling and wow! The temps have really come down. But I’m on AMD right now not Intel. Anyway yeah keep what you got!

    • @ptessier73
      @ptessier73 3 місяці тому

      @@SPXLabs Really? Man I recently decided to tryout the same Deepcool AIO you have and compared to that NH-D15S I had, the temps really came down a lot more for me. I'm not sure I would switched my servers to AIOs but for my workstation, I just love the space I'm gaining and lower temps I now have compared to my air cooler.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      I mean the temps in this chassis. CPU is cool but GPU gets to 80C or higher fast. I’ve played for a couple hours tonight with the “new” setup and fan arrangement and barely got over 60C on the gpu

    • @ptessier73
      @ptessier73 3 місяці тому

      @@SPXLabs The particular case you are using from Slider I think it is, is a bit narrow. Perhaps something a Rosewill RSV-L4500U with 6 x120mm fans with 2x80mm at the back would allow you to keep things cooler. I have seen a video online of something using it placing a 360mm radiator at the front, hdd/ssd cages placed at mid-point.. If you are curious check for this title on youtube "Water Cooled Server Case UPGRADE for Rosewill RSV-L4500U"

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      The 4090 doesn’t fit in the rose will chassis

  • @diogoalmeidavisuals
    @diogoalmeidavisuals 6 місяців тому

    Did you ever end up testing the 4090 fitment on the 4U chassis with a right angle power adapter?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +2

      Nope never. Read too many horror stories and I think the one good solution required a PSU upgrade which kicked my lazy gland into overdrive causing me to just completely drop pursuit.

    • @zigglershow5383
      @zigglershow5383 6 місяців тому

      I saw some people put founders edition 4090/80 on 4U chassis using 90 degree adaptor, almost close to the panel,
      A 5U chassis like silverstone RM52 is the way to go.

    • @rdoursenaud
      @rdoursenaud 4 місяці тому

      ​@@zigglershow5383 I have a Founder's Edition 4090 in my iStarUSA D-400A-6 4U chassis without any adapter. Just took a bit of time to properly bend the cables **above** the connector at the perfect height. Also made sure to fully engage the connectors and not rip against it while closing the top lid. No issues whatsoever. It's been there 1 year and 4 months now. I've checked up on it 2 or 3 times and there was nothing to report. Definitely doable if you plan ahead.
      I'm lurking on the RM51 or RM52 though for their storage support and clean AIO mounting capabilities. I had to remove all the storage bays from mine and strapped the AIO with zip ties.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  4 місяці тому +1

      That’s too big

    • @zigglershow5383
      @zigglershow5383 4 місяці тому +1

      @@rdoursenaud Another benefit in 5U is you can use bigger air cooler like NH-D15, 4U is impossible to fit it

  • @darthkielbasa
    @darthkielbasa 6 місяців тому +4

    22:47 the click heard around the world.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      Big sad moment.

  • @denns0r
    @denns0r 3 місяці тому +2

    I HIGHLY recommend the AIO in pull configuration. Performance wise it is only slightly worse, BUT the amount of dust is tiny compared to push!! Linus made a video about this a long time ago and I run pull config also since years and can confirm that this works!!!

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      The radiator won’t fit because of the wires otherwise I would have

  • @HomeBuilder-y6z
    @HomeBuilder-y6z 5 місяців тому

    How many 3.5 in hard drives can this hold?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      Google search says 3.

  • @zxljmvvmmf3024
    @zxljmvvmmf3024 5 місяців тому

    I've ordered the 4u, should arrive this week. Didn't want to have any hassle with mu GPU, so went for 4u.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      Sweet let me know how that works out

  • @meinlet5103
    @meinlet5103 17 днів тому

    why use AIO?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  17 днів тому

      Because that’s what I already own and I don’t wanna buy another thing when I already have a thing

  • @carlodellarossa
    @carlodellarossa 5 місяців тому

    new to this channel, exelent video !!!

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      Awww thank you

  • @SPXLabs
    @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +8

    May my graphics card rest in peace. 😢

    • @donaldsimpson9911
      @donaldsimpson9911 6 місяців тому

      5u case with double 360 AIOs? One on the outer wall for GPU, one on mid case fan mount for CPU?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      That would be dope. I am thinking that maybe I should water cool the GPU instead of the cpu so the fans are spinning more often and at higher RPMs the 4090 is a little extreme for this tiny case lol. It’s definitely more appropriate for what you listed out

    • @darthkielbasa
      @darthkielbasa 6 місяців тому

      Tots and pears sir

    • @ddrigmaiden
      @ddrigmaiden Місяць тому

      It burned up in that case?

  • @primeral
    @primeral 2 місяці тому +1

    Meanwhile, I'm trying to migrate everything from a Dell Poweredge rackmount server to a Poweredge tower server.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  2 місяці тому +1

      The tower servers are very nice. I used to have one for a bit but ended up getting rid of it because they take up a lot of space.

  • @carbongrip2108
    @carbongrip2108 6 місяців тому +6

    What kind of monster doesn't put on the rack ears!!! Your killing my OCD 😩

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +3

      Weeding y’all out!

  • @TechySpeaking
    @TechySpeaking 6 місяців тому +4

    Now self--host AI on that bad boy

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      I’m so shocked you didn’t say first that I don’t know how to respond

  • @BananaKing932
    @BananaKing932 4 місяці тому

    Informative video!
    Did you purchase the rails separately? Which did you go with?

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  4 місяці тому

      Purchased them from Sliger. They are the “new” rails. So the first set on their website.

  • @JayReevesCLT
    @JayReevesCLT 5 місяців тому

    very cool build, BUTTTTT I just love how us tech addicts justify unnecessary things.
    you gained 1ft of extra desk space...that you know you didnt really need.
    Love it and will definitely order this case for the new server im building!

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      I really have been making an effort to make my office less claustrophobic. The desk has moved corners and sits where a huge shelf of electronics and boxes where, I put all that in storage crates and moved them into the garage on shelves. I added storage to my closet to move even more stuff out of the office space. Idk why but lately I've been feeling cluttered and like the walls are encrouching on me.
      But even still there is truth to what you say because I picked this case out for it's unique featurs and felt like the people neeeded to know about it. Someone out there might need a case like this and it was important to show that it has a ton of space. I still might change it out for a 4u in the future or maybe even water cool the 4090 but as of right now I am very happy with the case as is.
      I think you will be very happy with a chassis like this if you are looking for to mount something horizontally. It has a lot of flexibility should you need it.

  • @omgitsdefault
    @omgitsdefault 5 місяців тому

    I've been sniffing Power Supplies since the early 2000's, my doctor says I'm all good since my last checkup.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      Electronics in general can smell so fascinating

  • @w3isserwolf
    @w3isserwolf 5 місяців тому

    The rails are realy overthinked. Just take a Look at real serverrails from Fujitsu, Dell, HP or even Inter-tech and you will See what i mean.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      God I love Dell rails. That’s like the gold standard

    • @w3isserwolf
      @w3isserwolf 5 місяців тому

      @@SPXLabs i also like the listed rails. I have 7 Servers and all the Rails are better then the shown 😅

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому

      It would be awesome if chassis had those little nubs that slot into the inner rails. That way you could just use Dell rails or whoever

  • @URackADisciprine
    @URackADisciprine 6 місяців тому +2

    This chassis is almost as terrible of a value as the 45 Drives HL15. For $329 it doesn't even include the rails and there is very little to the chassis at all. Not to mention the rails are also expensive ($50-70) especially for not having any ball bearings. Other branded accessories (Noctua & Asetek) they are selling are ridiculously marked up as well. As someone who has purchased almost all rack mount chassis for computers since the mid 90's, it baffles me why people want to waste their money so badly. And yes, of course I know rack mount gear is more expensive. But it is all relative and you can purchase other chassis' for far less accomplishing the same thing albeit most likely in a 4U/5U format. UA-camrs don't usually care though, they are often getting this stuff for free and are oblivious to the real world economics of most people.
    Sorry to hear about the GPU fan though.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +1

      Well at least sliger is in the same neighborhood has SilverStone and Rosewill. Both of them you also have to buy your own rails or buy theirs. I’m not sure where you are getting rails but every kit I’ve ever seen is always 50+ dollars even used. On the plus side, you don’t have to buy their rails, or noctua products. I’m not sure how they can make their stuff any cheaper either given how small scale they are and being an American based company.

    • @URackADisciprine
      @URackADisciprine 6 місяців тому

      @@SPXLabs Rosewill and Silverstone both have chassis' that are of good and bad value. It's unclear to me why they can't standardize their manufacturing process across their lineup as so many others do which normalizes prices. Regardless, this Sliger chassis consists of very little for a very high price tag and is not really innovative even with the slide out mobo tray. Made in USA or not, the markup is ridiculous. And made in USA is great to buy when possible, but it does not always mean higher quality as many want you to believe which can equate to a poor value. As for rails, I buy rails all the time from various sources online. Just bought two new OEM sets of SuperMicro CSE-826 & 846 (yellow & blue label) that blow the level of quality away with ball bearings for $50 each. IBM thinks they are special, paid $65 for a new OEM set a few months ago with bearings and they have one of the best mounting systems. This is a typical price unless you don't know where to look I guess. The rails you bought shouldn't have cost more than $30 max as they probably paid no more than $20. And their cheap quality rails are no doubt specific to their chassis' which leaves the buyer up a creek. Yet another reason to buy from a manufacturer that has economies of scale on their side.

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому

      @URackADisciprine well hopefully they figure it out. You bring up some really good points. Markups and all.
      Sounds like I need to start looking around better for rails lol. I’ve been over paying for a long while

  • @jfkastner
    @jfkastner 6 місяців тому

    You lost a Fan ... sad ... but not me ;-) Maybe this would be better sitting on a Shelf, instead of Rails - since you can't just simply open the Top like a Dell with just one Lever

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  6 місяців тому +2

      Awwwww. So sweet.
      Maybe one day in the future as Sliger grows they can make these types of advancements. For now I think their setup is perfectly fine.

    • @TheComsicCurator
      @TheComsicCurator 5 місяців тому

      ​@@SPXLabs I'm halfway thinking of doing this build but I just got my HYTE Y60 setup how I like it. Plus the chassis and rail kit put it north of $400 that's some saving right there... Or instead of gaming I might turn it into my video editing rig... Thanks for the idea. Keep up the videos big hoss!

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  5 місяців тому +2

      @ComsicQuest before you do anything give me a chance to run benchmarks against the 4090. Still waiting for my GPU to get back and repaired.

  • @HybridTechStudio
    @HybridTechStudio 4 місяці тому

    ua-cam.com/video/sb3k34JDvIs/v-deo.html
    "Plenty of support; without bending anything" - meanwhile the backing looks like it's about to fold out like a lawn chair with the GPU pushing on the radiator... if it works it works, I am not one to bash but it did hurt my soul a little! great build!

  • @mr_DIY
    @mr_DIY 3 місяці тому +1

    that rail is garbage

  • @MrMoonsilver
    @MrMoonsilver 3 місяці тому

    why...

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      Why demonstrate how massive of a GPU can fit in this chassis? I guess because I don’t own any other super tall super long PCIe device to demonstrate scale.

    • @MrMoonsilver
      @MrMoonsilver 3 місяці тому

      @@SPXLabs just because you can do something doesn't mean it's a good idea to do so

    • @SPXLabs
      @SPXLabs  3 місяці тому

      Yup, thats what essentially what I said in the video.

  • @darthkielbasa
    @darthkielbasa 6 місяців тому +1

    Hawk tuah. Barely fits daddy

  • @dolareta8257
    @dolareta8257 5 місяців тому

    2024 "gaming" 4u case thats not painted black on inside and looking like it came straight from 1980 for 400$

  • @pabloeskibar8076
    @pabloeskibar8076 3 місяці тому

    ew

  • @TheTastefulThickness
    @TheTastefulThickness 5 місяців тому

    Not even 1mm steel though. SIlverstone has a more robust case but it's 4U.