Twelve Node Cloud Gaming Server - AsRock Rack 4U12G BC-250
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Published 2024-03-22
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When hardware deals sound too good to be true, they usually are. This is the AsRock Rack 4U12G BC-250, a 12-Node server stuffed to the gills with Zen 2 Cores and RDNA2 graphics... It's the same APU that powers the Playstation 5, so surely it should be able to play games, right?
Right???
But first... What am I drinking???
12 Failures means I needed a 12-year scotch. Highland Park 12 was the only logical option.
Hardware Haven - AMD 4700S Kit: • This is the WEIRDEST PC I've ever seen.
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All Comments (21)
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@carbogger shared an updated BIOS. Here is v5 for those looking for it - bit.ly/3Pv2GFx I might give one final crack at this after updating. If there's no second video, you already know why.
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"Not everyone's crazy enough to have a server rack out in their garage" always makes me smile. Mine's in my bedroom.
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Never stop doing this series... im actually setting one of these up and your videos are quite helpful
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7:35 that fan ramp-up.. i feel like it should culminate with a laser blast and large detonation in the far off distance.
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"Oh hey, each of these compute units is more powerful than my main machine, and there's twel....Oh Jeff has scotch, maybe i shouldn't buy this"
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"The only thing from preventing me from loosing a finger..." I won't lie, I was expecting a quick cut to Jay chopping carrots on a Delta Fan
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Man, I've been following for years. Not having the space or money for server's myself- I live through you. Never stop ♥️
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Call Wendell... I've been waiting for a collaboration for years... Both of you have the same mindset and passion....
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Awesome vid as im watching it thru so far, and good to see Hardware Haven mentioned/shown too!
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"highland park 12, because, f*** this thing." I'm surprised there's any left in the bottle with this one.
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It's not even just that the fans are loud... that frequency seems particularly brutal.
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Thanks for taking one for the team. I have to admit, the specs caught my attention. True to form your experience just saved me $700. Thanks again!
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It's quite a journey when you have to break out the good old stuff to deal with the troubles a project put you through. Thx for the chuckle at the end.
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Good of you to mention the Chips and Cheese article. Definitely a bright spot in tech journalism.
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I learned of that servers existence a few days ago. Now I’ve got a video to watch about it! Perfect timing!
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So glad you did this Jeff, just because. What a cool crazy piece.
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Really enjoying the last few videos like this.
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This was hilarious to watch. I can't even tell you my favorite part as there was so many. I think it was a nice touch to hear those fans just getting higher and higher in frequency, while watching your face so that's at least in the top three. I am so sorry "for your loss" (more e-waste, 3-days of hacking...) but THANK YOU for the entertainment and also for me being able to watch a really smart dude at work. Treat yourself to Highland Park 18 (not 12, not 25). It's better than what you have as a 2kw "garage space heater".
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Mad respect, Jeff. It takes a lot to showcase a fail. Excellent video, on every level. I want those fans.
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Man. What an insane server. There is so much potential in that box.
