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AI and You Against the Machine: Guide so you can own Big AI and Run Local

Posted by wendell on Thu, 07/24/2025 - 13:13

Set up your own Learning Model that isn't in the cloud or owned by anyone but you!

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Beware DDR5 Silent Throttling! Buy/Don't Buy V-color Testing at DDR5 7200/ 8000 for Threadripper

Posted by wendell on Wed, 07/23/2025 - 14:59

The new Threadripper CPUs are just around the corner, and it's got Wendell thinking about the next build. Maybe you're thinking about it too? Join Wendell as he talks over the pros and cons of V-color's DDR5 8000

Think these are what you need?
7000 - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQJH1K4C/level1techs-20
8000 - Get them here (just be careful of the heat!): https://newegg.io/nc86837559

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CXL Works on Threadripper!!!

Posted by wendell on Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:59

Yes! It's a surprise! But it does work when using the right motherboard! Featuring the Gigabyte TRX50 AERO

Get the board here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPW1F841/level1techs-20

Look here!: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/cxl-and-threadripper/232978

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Home Lab Option: Host-Managed Zoned Storage in 2025 - Quick Intro

Posted by wendell on Mon, 07/21/2025 - 13:59

Shingled Magnetic Recording may not be ideal for use cases that require frequent writing and rewriting. But for a home library? It might be a good option for you!

Forum thread here: https://forum.level1techs.com/t/host-managed-zoned-storage-in-2025-quic…

0:00 Intro
0:37 What am I working with?
1:25 What is SMR?
5:12 Host Managed Pros and Cons Ramble
13:54 Conclusions

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Benchmarking AORUS' 5090 4 Slot GPU for Beefy Gaming!

Posted by wendell on Sat, 07/19/2025 - 12:35

How does this version of the 5090 hold up to the others? Join Wendell and find out!

Like what you see? Get it here: https://newegg.io/nc9219e80d

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CXL Benefits for DB, AI

Posted by wendell on Thu, 07/17/2025 - 17:32

Choo Choo It's time for more AI Training! This time with CXL!!

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Inside the Modern Data Center! SuperClusters at Applied Digital

Posted by wendell on Mon, 07/14/2025 - 12:57

So much POWER!!!! Taking a look at Applied Digital's NVIDIA Supermicro SuperCluster! Thank you Applied Digital for letting us get a behind-the-scenes look at your modern data center!

0:00 - Welcome to the datacenter!
1:05 - So what's a SuperCluster?
2:34 - What physical infrastructure do you need for this??
4:03 - Multi-megawatt energy load tour
5:19 - Networking an entire datacenter
8:14 - Applied Digtial Interview / Architectural design
9:33 - Storing alllll the data -- approx. 2 terabytes per second!
11:35 - What software do they use for all this?
12:55 - Monitoring for errors ft. Wendell causing chaos
13:45 - Rack servicability
14:21 - Why do we need datacenters? What do they do?
15:17 - Conclusion (This place is awesome)

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Is Ray Tracing Making Games Better? (We Think It Is!)

Posted by wendell on Thu, 07/10/2025 - 13:57

There's been a few games in recent months that require ray tracing capable GPUs to play. Turns out, there's a pretty good reason! Wendell explains why!

Be sure to check out Digital Foundry's excellent interview with the Id Software technology lead: https://www.eurogamer.net/digitalfoundry-2025-creating-doom-the-dark-ag…

Plus this excellent GDC talk from the Assassin's Creed Shadows tech lead: https://youtu.be/yj5pYktC3X8

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Fractal Epoch: The Perfect PC Case for Beginners?

Posted by wendell on Wed, 07/09/2025 - 16:22

Fractal's back with another great PC case. What makes this one special? Watch the dang video and find out!

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Launching Links With Friends :D

Posted by wendell on Mon, 07/07/2025 - 18:15

Join us there for our first ever LWF live stream
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