II have an Adaptec ASR-31605 I doubt I will ever use again. If this is something you are interested in, I could give it to you.

My purchase criteria:

1) DDR4 (already had a few sticks)
2) is it in stock

Hence the board above. Not even the Wi-Fi version. No other stock. The shortage is real.

Phase 2 complete.

My home is in desperate need of a home server but my last endeavor was a failure. I learned some things so not a complete failure? I am on a slow path to a new server and want to do it right. Currently I am in the infrastructure stage and installing CAT6A for 10gigagyte speed. Next decision is the c...

I don't know. I only ordered the motherboard today (Phase 2)

Phase 1 completed.

Looks like AMD will release the next gen Threadrippers in November 2021 and will utilize the trx40 socket. This aligns pretty close to the 12th gen Intel release, Alder Lake. I am thinking I am going to hold my Haswell replacement until some more details (and price) are released for these two releas...

BYW, I love the fact you still have a CRT!!!

Best not to total up the cost. Just enjoy it without knowing. Very nice build!

Hey Vin. What a mess!

My first thought is ethylene glycol compatibility with aluminum and copper. You may consider switching to a more aluminum compatible chemical.

But that doesn't explain your sludge. I'm not sure what is going on.