This ATX motherboard with TR4 socket forms the basis for our “TR server”, a high-performance Proxmox server for virtualizing Windows 10 and 11 VMs. For a long time, […]
TR-Server #2:
The Base
Due to personal preference and a bit of coincidence, I ended up with a first-generation AMD Threadripper, complete with motherboard and cooler. I would describe the purchase price […]
The first desktop quad-core processors: OC legends
After acquiring one of these desktop processors from Intel a long time ago, I came across the bundle consisting of a motherboard and CPU again while rearranging other […]
Retro-XP-PC #3:
A good Board is crucial
The choice of CPU poses a real problem: the most powerful processor for which the appropriate workstation boards were developed at the time had “only” 6 cores. However, […]
ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero: Computer does not start after pressing the power button
The ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Dark Hero is one of the highest quality and most expensive AMD X570 motherboards available. This is especially true if you ignore the […]
i7-7700K OC #4:
A suitable motherboard is required
After upgrading the processor for potential peak performance, a motherboard was needed that could deliver this. There are several good motherboards with compatible Z170 or Z270 chipsets (Z170 […]