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Fractal Pop 2 Air Quick Build

Posted by wendell on

Fractal has a new case for those who just want something simple!
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Minisforum MS O2 Ultra Is a Fantasy Level Mini PC

Posted by wendell on

Its a thicc boi! And a heck of a lot of m.2!
Check it out here: https://store.minisforum.com/products/minisforum-ms-02-ultra

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Is Custom Building a Forbidden Router in 2025 a Good Idea? Featuring Editor Grant

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You might remember our forbidden router series from a few years ago, but is it really a good idea to build your own router? Wendell and Grant investigate!

ASUS Router (not forbidden): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGZZJ996/?tag=level1techs-20

Minisforum N5 Pro: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQV7FD2T/?tag=level1techs-20

Mikrotik Switch: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0723DT6MN/?tag=level1techs-20

Mini PC (doesn't have to be this exact one): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3QHDVYL/?tag=level1techs-20

Check out the forum here: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/grants-forbidden-router-adventure-wip/2…

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WRX90 Madness! Building a Fire Breathing Threadripper Pro System!

Posted by wendell on

We recently built a sensible TRX50 system, but what's the fun in that when you can throw caution to the wind and build something truly crazy?

Check out the forum thread here: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/the-ultimate-guide-to-building-a-thread…

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DIY vs Prebuilt - Testing the MSI DP400

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Wendell asked to borrow this thing for some testing, so he decided to make a video about it too. Prebuilds aren't just for gamers! Lets take a look at this high end build and see what it's made of!

Currently not available, but soon™
https://us.msi.com/Business-Productivity-PC/Pro-DP400-AI/shopnow

0:00 Intro
0:29 Unboxing and Overview Breakdown
4:56 Testing Setup
5:56 Testing Results
6:08 HardwareInfo64
7:56 First Set of Benchmarks
9:05 Thermal Limit
9:23 Expansion
9:45 Two GPUs?
10:50 CPUs
11:34 Second Set of Benchmarks
15:40 AI
17:47 Conclusions

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What is the Least Expensive Threadripper Build Without Losing too much Performance?

Posted by wendell on

Wanna build this yourself? Check out the stuff here:

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPW1F841/level1techs-20

For the CPU, buying a used one might be the better option. But there isn't always a used, good, cheap one. If that's the case, might as well buy new.
New 7970x: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK2W3WFP/level1techs-20
Used 7970x: https://ebay.us/SWKukv

GPU: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTT4H4QJ/level1techs-20

Memory: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQJH1K4C/level1techs-20

Case: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CS3TNXBW/level1techs-20

Power Supply: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DMQ48XKK/level1techs-20

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Strix Halo Mini PC vs DIY Build -- Does it make sense for Gaming? For AI? What for?

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Strix Halo is great, but is it the best you can do for gaming and other workloads at its price point? Wendell investigates!

https://forum.level1techs.com/t/so-strix-halo-is-cool-huh-should-i-buy-…

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256 GB on AM5: E-Z Mode!

Posted by wendell on

Yes, it's possible! Here is everything you need to consider when building.

0:00 Intro
0:38 Case
1:37 Motherboard and DIMMs
7:20 Fans and Configurations and Cooling
9:58 GPUs
12:20 PSUs
13:39 Storage
20:40 Special Shout Out
22:14 Putting the Build to Work
23:22 Conclusion

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Minisforum MS S1 Max AI Review, Benchmarks, and Comfy UI Setup Guide

Posted by wendell on

It's time for another small form factor pc! This time as a small form factor server? Check it out!!

Forum Guide here: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/minisforum-ms-s1-max-comfy-ui-guide/237…

0:00 Intro
1:47 Overview and Strix
4:01 Tear Down
5:46 Bios Tour
7:56 Thunderbolt 5 and Chroma Dock
9:11 Benchmarks
16:13 What Can We Get Away With?
17:37 Rack Server?
19:41 Comfy How To
30:07 Linux and AI?
31:10 Conclusion

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More Strix Halo MADNESS With The GMKtec EVO-X2 Mini PC!

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Wendell continues our Strix Halo journey with the GMKtec EVO-X2. How does it stack up to other Strix Halo offerings like the Framework Desktop? Check it out!

Check it out here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F53MLYQ6/?tag=level1techs-20

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