Welcome to RACERRRZ Studios.
This channel is dedicated towards empowering you to build your dream machine.
I am a technology enthusiast with a need for speed.
My YouTube Goals:
1) Engaging Videos.
2) Improve Creation Efficiency.
3) Clear Tutorials with Maximal Benefit.
Upcoming Videos:
*HP Z8 RAM GUIDE
*Lenovo M920Q Mini PC Build - Part 2
*HP Z440 Case-Swap Upgrades - CPU Cooler Mod
Food-for-thought:
Becoming inspired is a simple matter of choice, and there is always a choice,
A choice towards being a light during challenging times,
A choice to rejoice in good tidings,
and grieve during unfortunate timings.
The only choice yet left to be made is the simple matter of choosing how you will become inspired.
VIDEO EDITING:
DaVinci Resolve Studio 18 (From August 2022)
Editing Machine:
HP Z8 G4 Workstation (Windows 10):
Dual Intel XEON Gold 6142's
96GB DDR4 2666MHz (Samsung; ECC),
ZOTAC RTX 3090 Ti AMP HOLO EXTREME,
Asus Hyper M.2 V2 (Adata Legend 800 4x 2TB)
+ extras.
RACERRRZ
Update time.
An exciting new addition to the channel - HP Z4 G4 Workstation (yes, it's Windows 11 ready out of the box).
I'll work on a full tare-down and guide video for the Z4 G4.
For more detailed information on the system check out HP's manual (c05527757):
h20195.www2.hp.com/v2/getpdf.aspx/c05527757.pdf
(hopefully no errors in the post, but I can't usually edit these once live due to being too wordy to save changes).
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Key Specifications:
Processor Options:
Supports Intel Xeon W-series and Intel Core X-series processors, with configurations available up to 18 cores.β
Memory:
Eight DIMM slots - up to 512 GB of DDR4 memory (8x64GB DDR4 2666MHz or 2933MHz ECC Reg, or Non-ECC for i7/i9; depending on the processor choice.β)
Storage:
Six 6Gb/s SATA ports, 2x 3.5" internal bays, 2x 5.25" internal bays.
Graphics:
Two x16 PCIe 3.0 slots - spaced two PCIe slots apart. So one gaming GPU, or two Quadro GPUs. PSU 6-pins rated to 18A @ 12V (216W each).
Expansion and Connectivity:
Features five PCIe slots for expansion.
Two native x4 M.2 NVMe slots (M-Key) - which secure to the system case.
Offers a variety of I/O ports, including USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C, audio in/out, and dual 1GbE LAN ports.β
Not all ports function with the Intel Core X-series processors!
Power Supply Options:
Available with 465W (no GPU power), 750W (2x GPU 6-pins), or 1000W (4x GPU 6-pins) power supplies, all with 90% efficiency.
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RACERRRZ's ideal configuration suggestion
(Based on a mid-range budget build (the CPUs are still quite expensive - cheaper to by a AM4 Ryzen!))
Intel Xeon W-2265 (12C@4.8GHz), or Xeon W-2145 (8C@4.5GHz) (Core i9-10920X can work but pricey!)
HP Z Cooler (P/N: 781907-001 - identical to Z440's Z Cooler - 5-pin and 6-pin CPU fan plug friendly)
4x 64GB RAM - DDR4 2666MHz or DDR4 2933MHz ECC Reg. (match with CPU)
HP Memory Cooling kit - for Workstation Z4 G4 P/N: 1XM34AA - not the same as the Z440 one!)
RTX 3080 / RTX 4080 / RTX 5080 (12VHPWR needs ~360W for these - two 6-pins can output 432W (750W & 1000W PSUs; only snag is needing 3x 8-pins - converting 1x 6-pin to an 8-pin and 1x 6-pin to a dual 8-pin could in theory work - PCIe slot provides 75W - only risk is a max of ~100W on a 8-pin on the dual cable - meant to be 150W max).
RTX 3090 / RTX 4090 / RTX 5090 (12VHPWR needs ~600W for these - three 6-pins can output 648W (1000W PSU only; only snag is needing 3x 8-pins - converting 3x 6-pins to 3x 8-pins should work).
Asus Hyper M.2 V2 with 4x 1TB NVMes in RAID 0 (game library).
Two M.2 NVMes in the native slots - OS and software drives - add a heat sink.
10TB W/D Red NAS Drive for scratch storage
1000W HP Platinum PSU (4x 6-pins!)
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π Amazon / Ebay / AliExpress Affiliate Links (Please note- links will direct you to Amazon.com or Ebay.com or AliExpress.com. I will receive a commission if a purchase is made through these links. Thank you.)
HP Z4 G4:
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Nice to haves:
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63 in 1 Precision Screwdriver Set (featured in the videos): amzn.to/4e4TB0e s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDdrC3p
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Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut: ebay.us/NflpNO
Intel X550 10GbE: ebay.us/UmcRMs
Intel X540-T2 10GbE: ebay.us/LVqi88
HP Z4 G4 Thunderbolt 3 (P/N: 3UU05AA): ebay.us/OgPNfG
HP Micro SAS Controller: ebay.us/dY6hpB
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racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/
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5 months ago | [YT] | 10
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Update - Lenovo M920Q PART 2 is nearly out!
PART 1 - A throw-back: https://youtu.be/wPsVzlJSTjg
PART 2's video render was lost to data corruption in Feb. (internal shrieks), but I think that actually did you all a favor.
In all honestly I couldn't bear re-editing what I had lost - so I took a short cut which has rendered a more 'punchy' PART 2 video. Technically all the lost footage is there, I just sped up the B-Roll 5000x times to avoid editing it again haha.
I give you (finally) the Lenovo M920Q's follow-up where this little system out-grew its case and morphed into an "ITX server" that sits on-top of a "JBOD" - with dual DC fans keeping it cool when in use.
I did not cram everything into this video that I wanted to (it needed 10GbE speed optimization but that's a video in it's own right) - but I figured you all would appreciate a follow-up where we tie up some of the loose ends.
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The mission was:
M920Q with 6x 1TB SSDs via USB 3.0 cables to create a RAIDZ2 storage pool in PROXMOX - and a TrueNAS Core VM to manage file shares.
The issue was:
The M920Q was short on USB ports (I needed at least 7).
I tried several methods to gain the extra USB connectivity:
1) PCIe x1 to Mini PCIe Converter
2) M.2 M-Key to USB 3.0 and USB Type C Internal Headers
3) PCIe x4 to M.2 M-Key (or B-key SATA / NGFF)
4) PCIe x4 to M.2 M-key to X16 Riser Cable
5) M.2 E-Key to SFF-8087 to 4x SATA cables (worked)
6) Internal USB 3.0 Header to Dual USB 3.0 Ports
7) USB C to M.2 NVMe Converter
8) M.2 E-Key to M.2 NVMe Converter (worked)
9) USB 3.0 Header to USB Type C
10) USB 3.0 to Mini PCIe
11a) M.2 E-Key to PCIe x1 to Mini PCIe to Dual USB 3.0 Headers
11b) USB 3.0 to Mini PCIe to Dual USB 3.0 Headers
12) Dell USB 3.0 dock β 30MB/s for 4x drives (worked)
13) HP USB 3.0 dock β worked ~450MB/s for 4x drives (worked)
14) HP USB C G3 dock β worked (not enough USB 3.0 ports β some connected to the system ports) but ~450MB/s for 4x drives. (worked)
I have ended up somewhat defeated because most of the methods failed to work β or rather the need for SATA power on most of the adapters proved annoying.
The most ideal solution wound up being an HP USB 3.0 dock.
I still need to measure net system power draw but I suspect the dock will place me higher than my goal of < 25W idle power for the whole system.
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Why is the motherboard out of its case? How is it staying cool? Where is the 10GbE setup and optimization? Why did the follow-up video take so long?
You'll have to wait for the follow-up to the follow-up video for that to make sense!
(wait, there's a PART 3 now?)
This system (and all the videos in this series) will live up to the "Frankenstein" label - but I'll try to tidy it up now that the initial testing is out of the way.
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System Specs:
CPU: Intel i5-8500T 6C 6T @ 3.5GHz and 35W TDP
RAM: 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SODIMM (non-ECC)
NICs: Intel X540-T2 10GbE NIC & RealTek 2.5GbE NIC (M.2 E-Key)
GPU: Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
PCIe support: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
Chipset: Intel Q370 (Max specs: 24 PCIe lanes total, 6 Sata ports, 14 USB ports)
M.2 NVMe Slot: 1x 256GB SSD for Win 10 OS (M90q Tiny Gen2 has 2 slots!)
SSD: 6x 1TB Goldenfir SSDs (1TB for Proxmox, 1TB for Scratch storage, 4x1TBs in RAIDZ2)
DOCK: HP USB C G3 Dock
End Result:
Hybrid Mini PC Server that can run several virtual machines at the press of a button.
Windows 10 VM for some internet surfing - easy, TrueNAS Core NAS functions - simple, Ubunto 22 VM for disk cloning - a breeze. You name the VM, this little system can run it. Just don't run all the VMs at the same time - that's something the HP Z840 is better suited for!
Stay Tuned!
RACERRRZ
7 months ago | [YT] | 11
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For those who have been members of the channel for a long time - you might have noticed the severe lack of HP Z6xx content on the channel.
You may also have concluded that I must simply just not like them.
In my defense - I have done one video on the Z600 - quite early on in the channel's genesis (throw-back lol): https://youtu.be/f53BllHQlEg
I have good news - HP Z640 acquired - which means there will be a full tare-down video in the future!
If I one day manage to secure an HP Z620 - you'll get a HP Z6xx overview video - as was done for the Z4xx and Z8xx:
Z4xx (popular vid!): https://youtu.be/D9kG4Il_XJ4
Z8xx (Genesis - old!): https://youtu.be/Qh0hmVfofxA
Z8xx (Remastered): https://youtu.be/Im5xUJSIn4c
What I would still like to do is an overview video spanning four generations of a workstation!
Z4xx + Z4 G4
Z6xx + Z6 G4
Z8xx + Z8 G4
(I'll be able to afford a Zx G5 in 2027 - once prices drop haha)
I have filmed a tare-down for the Z600 (not edited yet).
The Z640 is yet to be filmed, but I figured you would enjoy a quick system overview.
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The HP Z640 - which shares the same PCB footprint as the HP Z440 - is HP's step between the hard-hitting Z440 and over-powered Z840.
The key differences relative to the Z440 and Z840 that are worthy of noting:
The HP Z640 only has 4x memory module slots on the motherboard (the Z440 has eight memory module slots, but requires the memory cooler to run 8-modules).
The Z640 can accept a second Xeon CPU via a special CPU Riser Board (P/N: 761513-001) which slots in near PCIe Slot 1 into a proprietary edge connector - hence why there are only 4x memory modules on the main board.
Unlike the HP Z840 with its 16 memory module slots in Dual Xeon configuration - the Z640 would net 8 memory modules spread between dual Xeons (quad channel).
The Z640 has a 925W Platinum PSU (P/N: 758468-001) with 2x 6-pin GPU power connectors (12V @ 18Amps = 216W each).
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HP Z640 PCIe Slots:
Slot 1: Gen 2 x1 Open-ended (obscured with 2nd CPU Riser)
Slot 2: Gen 3 x16
Slot 3: Gen 2 x4 Open-ended
Slot 4: Gen 3 x8 Open-ended
Slot 5: Gen 3 x16
Slot 6: PCI 32bit/33MHz
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Do you have a Z640 in use?
Share your build specs to inspire others with how to get the most out of this system.
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www.reddit.com/r/HSpecWorkstations/
π» Discord Server link (Name: HSPEC Computing):
discord.gg/QmpMeE7Xfb
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racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/
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7 months ago | [YT] | 20
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It's been well over one year with the Z440 Case Swap and I think its reached its final form.
I have new videos in the works -
Z440 850W Platinum PSU upgrade +
Fractal Define 7XL HDD Fitment Guide (Take 2!) +
LTO Ultrium Tape Drive Backups!
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I have been gradually obtaining HDD drives since 2021, and my drive numbers finally equate to something worthy of a proper RAID setup (albeit my drives are now old lol).
Using the Z440 Fractal Define 7XL Case Swap - I hope to create the following in TrueNAS (linked via 10GbE):
Data on the Z8 G4:
Critical: 26TB (Scratch Disks + RAID 0 + RAID 1)
Backup: 25TB (Scratch Disks + RAID 0 + RAID 1)
To the Z440:
"Cache": 4TB RAID 0 (NVMes)
Critical: 28TB RAIDZ2 pool (HDDs; Two Disk Parity)
Backup: 44TB RAIDZ2 pool (HDDs; Two Disk Parity)
Critical: 7.5GB (LTO5 Ultrium Tapes)
The Z440 is at max capacity in all regards - and technically I am short at least 8x electrical lanes to complete the base setup.
The PCIe setup required to make this happen was going to be:
Slot 1: USB Type C adapter
Slot 2: Intel X540-T2 10GbE NIC
Slot 3: Riser to GTX 960 GPU
Slot 4: HP H240 HBA
Slot 5: Intel H240 HBA
Slot 6: Empty PCI slot (for now lol).
However, this configuration meant I had to give up the HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro with 4x NVMes for quick transfers to TrueNAS. Instead - I removed the HP H240 HBA (it didn't work anyhow - not in IT mode) and I wound up short on some SATA ports (I have 17 SATA ports connected up right now; 24-27 were needed). So the HP Z Turbo Drive Quad Pro is back on Slot 5 (4x4x4x4x bifurcation).
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Given that I have outgrown the Z440's capacity I should really look towards a motherboard with say, 6 PCIe 3.0 slots.
If only there were good workstation offerings with 6 PCIe slots that could be case swapped and that also uses the Broadwell Xeons...
...cough cough, HP Z840 Case Swap into the Fractal Define 7XL?
It's been in the works for a long time - and it might just happen sooner rather than later.
Stay Tuned!
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π» HSPEC DataBase (for parts, upgrades, video summaries and more):
www.reddit.com/r/HSpecWorkstations/
π» Discord Server link (Name: HSPEC Computing):
discord.gg/QmpMeE7Xfb
π» CPU Paste GUIDE:
racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/
π― Support:
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7 months ago | [YT] | 17
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I wish I had something a little more positive to share but...
I had a data blunder of well ... somewhat epic proportions.
One moment - everything is good - the next moment - everything is gone!
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I use DaVinci Resolve Studio for video creation. It's been very powerful and opened doors that I didn't think were possible. Now, even when we think we begin to master something we learn - through the school of hard knocks - that we know nothing.
What I am droning on about? I lost all my DaVinci Video Projects - Past - Present - and Near Future (sort-of).
Now, it's not all my fault!
I check my primary storage drives at least weekly (PassMark DiskCheckUp) for signs of drive failure (SMART data).
I recently migrated all of my OS files to a brand new 1TB Samsung 970 Evo Plus (basically 1 year ago to-date) - it still has that luster of a new NVMe and I had it situated in an HP Personality Module - safe and sound.
Yet, it failed me in spectacular, but also not so spectacular, fashion.
Let me take you down memory lane (pun intended)...
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TL;DR:
My primary OS NVMe drive in my Z8 G4 failed due to irreparable data corruption β damaging the file system and leading to catastrophic failure of the disk. Using some tactics I managed to persuade the disk to clone twice to two new NVMes, and I managed to retrieve all critical data from the drives. What I did not foresee was that DaVinci Resolve would not recover my projects despite repopulating the files (new versions see only new versions). So, projects were lost. I have some fail-safes in place. Old projects can be opened on older version of DaVinci Resolve. Videos are rendered in progressive layers β so data retrievable. Net loss β recent unfinished projects and the OS. I could fall back to a previous time-point of the OS β but I need to do Win 11 anyhow, and a fresh start isnβt always a bad thing.
Improvements β new backup process:
Can Backups Save Me Later?
3C:3B:3S:3M:3L
3 Clones of the OS (1 for day 0 of OS, one for present day - progressive cloning).
3 Backup types (e.g. Windows, TrueNAS, Macrium Reflect).
3 Systems for storage (Z8 G4, Z440 and a mystery machine).
3 Mediums for Storage (RAID 0 NVMe/ RAID 1 SSD/ RAID 1 HDD : RAID 5 HDD Pools : Tape Drive and M-Disc)
3 Locations (Home, Clouds, The Moon)
End result:
Data Corruption 1 : RACERRRZ 0
Data Loss : Less than 1GB,
Data Recovered : 100TB,
Projects Lost : 1,
Drives Lost : 1,
Ego Impact : Zero
"We shall rebuild with forged internals so the boost can be increased."
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Expanded Version:
A typical day started, the HP Z8 G4 was powered, and DaVinci Resolve wasn't even loaded yet. Breakfast in motion, responding to comments, catching up on Discord, checking Tech. News, discovering the RTX 5090's are melting down, the usual stuff. Then it happened. My 40 Core monstrosity lagged (I know - the horror!). It struggled to do word processing. I figured I would give it a second or two, but it didn't settle. After a few minutes or so - ok - I tried to load up task manager to see what was up - non-responsive. ALT + CTRL + Del - no effect. I could browse the internet at least. My Windows 10 task bar became non-responsive. Where art thou my OS? I decided to hard reset. On boot - HP kindly let me know that my NVMe suffered data corruption and my OS was irreparable.
Z8 G4 + Win 10 rescue disk? Failed.
M920Q USB NVMe + CMD plus some magic prompts? Failed.
M920Q USB NVMe + Macrium Reflect + OS Clone - success! 2x clones
M920Q USB NVMe + Ubunto + critical data extraction - success! 1x extraction
M920Q USB NVMe + Attempts to rebuild the OS - Failed.
End result - I have a 1TB NVMe paper weight and I am on Windows 11 now. Nothing quite like a blank canvas.
And this is where the hammer cracks the glass. Despite being successful in recovery of all the critical files from a dud drive - DaVinci Resolve Studio does not just magically import past projects - even if you repopulate the original folders with projects. DaVinci Resolve doesn't appear to allow importing of projects generated on previous versions. I wasn't actively exporting project files upon completion of a project (aside from the video renders), but even if I did that the export would only work on the same version that created the export. That feels like a technical oversight but I guess it's difficult to have exports match an evolving software package.
That doesn't really change much for you as viewer of the channel - except it may mean a slight delay on projects that were near done.
A thermal paste application theatrical teaser - (recovery possible - 1 render file backed up)
A M920Q Part 2 - Unleashing its full potential - (recovery impossible - live project - no render file backed up)
HP Z8 G4 10GbE Upgrade Guide - (Project lost - raw files saved)
HP Z8 G4 RAM Upgrade Guide - (Project lost - raw files saved)
But that does change how I will be doing things.
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Grab a pen and paper - wisdom to distill while the wound is fresh:
RULE 1: Assume it will fail, and it will fail often.
OS Backups: Set up your new OS - which for the Z8 G4 I noticed had to be Windows 10 (it would not accept Windows 11). Once Windows 10 was installed - Upgrade to Windows 11. This takes a while but it did transfer any documents that were in the Windows allocated folders to the Windows 11 equivalent folders. Install all your key software, get your full OS loaded. Once happy, remove that OS from the system!
Now I used Macrium Reflect (Trial) for this and it worked really well. I cloned that perfect new OS to a brand new 1TB NVMe (Lexar 1TB NM620). It just so happened that I had 4x new 1TB NVMes lined up for a new Quad NVMe adapter for a video - but that will fall back now because I used the NVMes for backups. 1x NVMe clone for the OS from "genesis day". I'll also do progressive backups to a different NVMe via cloning. Why cloning? That gives zero downtime in the event of failure - and it makes it less likely that corruption will enter your backup system. Your backup software should save your immediate loss - but be prepared to fall back if your OS corrupts.The backup cloning took ~ 8 hours to complete (I assume high fidelity cloning).
RULE 2: Forget 3-2-1 Rule of Backups (three copies - two media types - one off-site storage) - use the 3-3-3-3-3 (or 3C-3B-3S-3M-3L; Can Backups Save Me Later) Method:
"Can":
3 clone states of the OS - one OS archival clone post OS creation (add label and date) - one OS clone kept live on a schedule - weekly to monthly ideal (add label and update date).
"Backups Save":
3 data backup methods to 3 separate systems - One backup method fails - two to go. One backup system fails - two to go. e.g. Windows backup to NAS, Macrium Reflect backup to Server, TrueNAS Backup to Proxmox VM.
"Me"
3 storage mediums - short life, medium life, long life (e.g. RAID 1 SSD or RAID 1 HDD : RAID 5 HDD Pool : Tape Drive or M-DISCs). Make sure to power those drives at least once per year to avoid bit rot (M-DISCs would be more robust there! 1000 year shelf-life!)
"Later"
3 storage locations for critical data - NAS / Server : Underground bunker in the backyard : The Moon.
You get the idea.
RULE 3: Your system is only as good as the weakest link.
The weakest link in my backup system was lack of prior failure. You can have all the backups in the world, but if your primary system fails to be able to read any backups - why did you even bother to back anything up? Check your backup system - simulate a failure and see if you can recover. Only then will you discover the weakest point in your system. Had I known DaVinci Resolve Studio wasn't able to import it's own files beyond it's own version evolution - I would have been more methodical with my project files. I have progressive backups of project files - but DaVinci's latest version can't use them. I'll encode the software version into the folder names - ensuring compatibility if needed. Projects will be exported weekly and backed up. A test run import will be done on a second system to ensure it imports properly.
RULE 4: The bigger you are - the harder you fall.
Inflating your OS with all the software in the world? Maybe, just maybe, in the modern age, that is no longer a good idea. Compartmentalize your work and match the hardware to the task. Limit one type of activity to one system, if possible.
Internet browsing - use a laptop with internet access (HP Z Book Fury G8 - sweet spot!).
Video editing /CAD rendering / game design etc. - use a workstation and remote connect to it (HP Z8 G4).
Gaming - use a gaming system (AMD Ryzen 9 9900X? - wait what - HP Z8 G4? lol).
Don't try to do everything on one system - which will limit "the hurt of the fall" when it inevitably happens.
I could go on, but I need to get some editing done because I have videos to complete, new software setting to encode and new systems to set up!
A Few Teasers (not lost to corruption!):
External 12-Disk JBOD for the Z8 G4's Rebirth (purchased before corruption - call it intuition).
LTO Tape Drive - Stable backups for much longer than those spinners! (purchased before corruption - call it intuition).
M-DISC Backups - 1000 year data storage stability - why not? (purchased before corruption - call it intuition).
M920Q Part 2 - Redo! It will be reborn - but the original edit is lost to all - but my memory.
RACERRRZ Out.
Stay, uhm, Backed-Up?
8 months ago | [YT] | 7
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Some of you may recall a post I made about thermal paste application methods.
Given the long-standing controversy on the topic, I have taken it upon myself to create a conclusive answer to this debate:
What is the Ultimate Thermal Paste Application Method?
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TL;DR:
A near 3-month video project is nearing completion. New video/s out soon on finding the ultimate thermal application method by using a scientific approach at every step. I selected 42 thermal paste application methods for the study. I selected the Z440 motherboard for testing, designed a clear transparent block for visual spread efficiency testing and used the stock cooler to test thermal efficiency. CPU stress test was CineBench R23 with HWiNFO datalogging in the background. The result left me stunned because neither the Dot nor the Pattern X method came out on top. I am considering repeating the thermal experiment twice more to gain an n of 3 to allow a βpublishableβ confirmation with statistical significance for the most optimal method. We will finally know what the best thermal application method is (and volume).
A cool outcome from this study is that I have used the data to derive a mathematical formula that can estimate the required thermal paste volume for 100% IHS coverage for any given IHS size - I call it "TPVC" on my website. Try it out and report if it works, or if it doesn't work!
Pre-release video link: https://youtu.be/pqkvvZPgv8g
Thermal Paste Application Guide: racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/
Thermal Paste Method Visual Test Results: racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/ultimate_testβ¦
Thermal Paste Method Thermal Test Results: racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/thermal_testiβ¦
Thermal Paste Volume Calculator (Formula scaled for any IHS Size! Try it out.):
racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/#1-tpvc-estimβ¦
βWhich thermal paste is bestβ goes beyond the scope of this video β but that video idea is in the works!
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βFits Science Helmetβ β Unloading the detail -- Journal Article Edition:
I set out on a research experiment to validate the visual spread efficiency of 42 application methods.
The X99 based HP Z440's Motherboard was my choice of system to host the tests.
For visualizing paste spread efficiency β I designed a custom transparent CPU "heat block" that can accept pressure from spring loaded screws. Using a digital torque screwdriver - 3lb-in of torque was placed per corner of the CPU heat block.
I validated the optimal amount of thermal paste volume to apply in order to reach 100% IHS coverage. I then reduced the optimal volume by ~25% to provide opportunity to measure spreading efficiency without risk of saturation of the IHS with thermal paste. My hypothesis was that applying too much thermal paste will lead to any method producing full IHS coverage.
In an attempt to control thermal paste volume β I measured volumes accurately with a 30ul - 300ul pipette. Unfortunately due to the viscosity of the thermal paste I was unable to accurately pipette thermal paste with an air displacement pipette (all I had on hand), but I did measure reference volumes of water along with my best estimations of equivalent volumes of thermal paste. All validation test footage not shown in video.
Photos were captured of each method's spreading efficiency and the data was analyzed with ImageJ β a scientific image analysis open-source software package. Using a surface area calculation (total IHS paste area / total IHS area * 100%) I managed to obtain the spreading efficiency of all the methods tested.
Thermal performance was measured for the methods with the most promising spreading efficiency, as well as the more common methods such as rice and dot. Thermal performance was completed by estimating 180uL of thermal paste per method but this volume may not be strictly controlled between conditions due to the nature of the different paste application methods having different surface areas when applied.
CineBench R23 was used to stress-test the CPU for at least 10minutes while recording system sensor thermal data with HWiNFO. Post-benchmark the system heatsink was removed and a photo captured for ImageJ analysis to confirm the most optimal surface area coverage (percentage of IHS coverage).
The Ultimate thermal paste was deemed to be the method that consistently presented the highest spreading efficiency, had ease of application, reproducibility of the result and good thermal performance. (So good results for visual, surface area, thermal and post-thermal surface area).
All conditions were an n of 1, but an n of 3 would be viable for the thermal testing to obtain statistical significance and a One-Way ANOVA analysis to confirm significance.
And the Ultimate Thermal Application Method is explained here: racerrrz.com/cpu_thermal_paste_guide/
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If I can dream it up you have probably considered it:
HP Z8 G4 Case Swap
HP Z6 G4 Case Swap
HP Z4 G4 Case Swap
And sure enough some of you have asked for help on this!
This is not a Case Swap GUIDE, but rather the missing piece for those who might be searching for it (Front I/O pinout. Yay!).
Generally, doing a case swap just leads to complications - boot errors, reduced reliability (arguably), but there are some set benefits, such as a less restrictive case design or just more options to use the system to its full potential.
This concept inspired me to case-swap my HP Z440 motherboard into the Fractal Define 7XL - where right now every PCIe slot is in use and all SATA ports are occupied - something I could only have dreamt of in the well-designed but restrictive HP Z440 case.
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Ok, so how did we get onto this idea?
The HP Z4 G4 motherboard can be obtained for ~$60-200 USD in online marketplaces.
Before you rush off to buy a motherboard for your case swap NAS build - there are two key issues:
Number 1:
An ATX to Z4 G4 PSU adapter cable would be ideal (allows running more powerful PSUs for better GPUs etc. RTX 5090 anyone? - Although the HP Z8 G4 can run them already!). Note - for anyone dedicated enough to ever consider case swapping a Z8 G4 motherboard - keep in mind the PSU has a power distribution PCB (P/N: 848202-001) which complicates any ATX conversions (i.e. best not to try this lol).
Number 2:
Someone has to crack the Front I/O pinout so we can power the system.
I can't help you with Number 1 - well technically I could measure the PSU pin power outputs so someone else can put the wire loom together for us to buy, but I am not a fan of working with live electricity.
I have solved Number 2, but there is a complication. The goal here is to find two golden pins that function as the PWR button positive and negative terminals. Typically these pins are "live" when the system is off (but plugged into mains) - providing the electrical trigger to boot up the system once the power button momentary switch is pressed. And this is where the story gets - shall we say - complicated:
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TL;DR: For this case swap you will need to retain the front I/O adapter to power the system. I could not find a pin combination that satisfied "PWR" by my definition. I also did not want to "trial and error" jumping pins because these systems are expensive, and I can't create videos for you if I brick my Z8 motherboard. This is not an issue as such because the front I/O adapter fits into a 5.25" bay slot.
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Long version:
The HP Z4 G4, Z6 G4, Z8 G4 (likely similar pinout for G5 workstations but I don't have these on hand) share a front I/O PCB adapter. There is a 19-pin plug on the motherboard that handles communication with the front I/O PCB - which manages nearly all of your front I/O functionality (P/N: 844777-001 and P/N: 1XM32AA) - except for front Audio - that plugs into a port near the rear I/O.
Traditionally - most gaming PC cases have a simple design - with a combination of 6 or 8 wires that require connection to your motherboard. Your well-engineered HP workstation has at least 19 of those wires.
I used a combination of a Volt meter and PC digital Oscilloscope to measure the voltage and continuity for each of the 19 pins - with the system in a "on state" (system power button was pressed) and "off state but powered" (system not powered on but plugged into electrical mains; i.e. 240V connected but the PSU is relaxing).
There were no pins that satisfied my definition of a PWR positive pin (volt signal when in Off-state, no volt signal in On-state); and there were several pins that had no volts in off-state but volts in the On-state. It remains likely that one of these pins - if jumped to ground - will power the motherboard. I wasn't willing to conduct "trial and error" because I can't afford to replace my Z8 G4's motherboard.
Maybe in the future if I get a Z4 G4 motherboard for a case swap guide video series I might consider it for the sake of completion. Actually, I'll more likely go for the Z6 G4 motherboard due to sharing CPU architecture with the HP Z8 G4 (LGA 3647; Z4 G4 is LGA 2066).
My conclusion:
Use the HP front I/O adapter to power your case swap.
Thank me later.
Good luck!
Disclaimer -
Murphy's Law applies - if anything can go wrong it will go wrong - so prepare for the unexpected.
This information is for educational / entertainment purposes and should not be deemed as 100% accurate. Playing with live electricity is life threatening - so I would not advise anyone to attempt similar feats. If you jump pins on your front I/O connector and fry your motherboard that's on you. But at least I can save you from that frustration and make it slightly less likely that you'll fry your motherboard with this information. Use the HP front I/O adapter to power your case swap.
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Happy New Year!
Ending 2024 with bright lights.
After reaching 1k Subs at the start of 2024 - we start 2025 on nearly 2.5k Subs!
Welcome to all the new channel members!
New Year - New Goals - and hopefully you have reflected on yours!
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My initial goal in 2021 when I started the channel was to learn how to make videos that people want to watch, as well as reaching these milestones:
Make 100 Videos (10min+ each)
Reach 1000 Subs (in 1 year)
Right now I have done 130 videos (only 73 tech videos remain live β the others are archived lol).
2022 saw me publish 67 videos.
2023 saw me publish 23 videos.
2024 saw me publish 20 videos.
Quality over quantity (or at least that's what I tell myself).
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I started 2024 with some short - easy to make videos (like the HP Z8 G4 trailer: https://youtu.be/9xu2sChOSJU) and then progressed into larger more complicated projects (the complicated ones being HP Z840 Guide: https://youtu.be/2bie4EGJZL0 and HP Z8 G4 Guide: https://youtu.be/z7Ff2zs5ByM).
YouTube has been a journey - but where is the destination?
From learning how to: film video, how to edit (VSDC and DaVinci Resolve), how to enhance video and audio, how to record audio and how to present, all of which will continue to improve over time.
It's great to see the progress:
2021 (1st Tech Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh0hm...
2022 (Last Tech video of 2022): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1cww...
2023 (Last Tech video of 2023): https://youtu.be/nBJyblMkiz4
2024 (Last Tech video of 2024): https://youtu.be/ev3aZOHZrRY
Thank you to everyone for joining the community.
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A list of key projects that need addressing in 2025:
HP Z440 Thermal Paste Application Method Testing (29 methods!)
Lenovo M920Q Storage Upgrade (Proxmox + VMs + 6x SSDs + RAID 5!)
Proxmox Setup GUIDE - Noob edition
HP Z8 G4 RAM GUIDE
HP Z8 G4 10GbE GUIDE
HP Z440 (Server Build) Case Swap Update
HP Z440 Boot error fix
HP Z440 Memory Fan Upgrade
HP Z640, Z620, Z600 GUIDE (I hope it happens - 2/3rds of the way there!)
HP Z800, Z820, Z840, Z8 G4 head-to-head
Plus other smaller projects.
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Without your support I would not have continued making videos!
I wish you all a Happy New Year!
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Lenovo M920Q Tiny Update Time!
A number of you have been requesting an update on this little system - here is a "text + image" combo for now.
Refresher - I gave the Lenovo M920Q a 10GbE upgrade thanks to it's internal PCIe slot (I still can't believe this Mini PC packs a PCIe slot): https://youtu.be/wPsVzlJSTjg
In my recent video I unleashed what I call a "Frankenstein Mini Server" or FMS for short - which was paired with a HP EliteDesk 800 G3 Mini PC: https://youtu.be/JtlAZmOH-iw
The next goal for the Lenovo M920Q system was a storage upgrade - particularly a RAID 5 SSD pool managed with Proxmox and TrueNAS Core.
To retain 10GbE - I will aim to find a method to create more USB ports so that I can connect my "gutted NAS" / FMS to the Lenovo M920Q Tiny with 6x 1TB SSDs (Goldenfir 1TB SSDs - we will test their reliability lol) to allow creation of a RAID 5 storage pool.
I have had some Noctua slim fans (2x Noctua NF-A4x20 PWM) on order for 2 months (there are none locally for me!), which I plan to use to cool down the Intel X540-AT2 10GbE NIC. So far they remain the last item I need to get the next video rounded off.
I'll retain the on-board M.2 NVMe slot for an OS to run Proxmox, and then I can install a bunch of virtual machines (VMs) - like Ubunto Server, Linux OS, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Pro, TrueNAS Core, Windows Server etc.
I have a 6C / 6T CPU - thanks to the Intel 8500T CPU - but that will not allow for much more than a 4C / 4T VM to be operating at a time (something I am fine with for this application).
My idea is to have a small portable system that I can lug around anywhere - boot it up - with display and keyboard - to gain access to any OS - while moonlighting as a low power drawing TrueNAS file server when not in need.
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Status Update - and a request for your opinions:
I am on a quest to connect 6x 1TB SSDs via USB 3.0 cables to my Lenovo M920Q to create a RAID 5 storage pool (future video).
I have tried several methods to gain the extra USB connectivity (creativity hat on):
USB C to M.2 M Key to USB 3.0 and USB C internal headers (failed)
USB 3.0 to Mini PCIe to USB 3.0 Internal header (failed)
PCIe riser to M.2 M Key to USB 3.0 and USB C internal headers (failed)
PCIe riser to Mini PCIe to USB 3.0 internal header (failed)
PCIe to M.2 M key riser to Mini PCIe to USB 3.0 internal header (failed)
M.2 A&E Key to SFF8087 (worked)
M.2 A&E key to PCIe riser to M.2 M Key to USB 3.0 internal header (failed)
Dell USB 3.0 dock β 30MB/s for 4x drives (worked)
HP USB 3.0 dock β worked ~450MB/s for 4x drives (worked)
HP USB C G3 dock β worked (not enough USB 3.0 ports β some connected to the system ports) but ~450MB/s for 4x drives. (worked)
I have ended up somewhat defeated because most of the methods failed to work β with the most ideal solution being an HP USB 3.0 dock.
I still need to measure power draw but I suspect the dock will place me higher than my goal of < 25W idle power for the whole system.
Do you have experience with any of these adapters?
Any thoughts on how to get more USB 3.0 slots without sacrificing drive speed?
Why is the motherboard out of its case?
You'll have to wait for the video for that to make sense!
This system (and the next video for the system) will live up to the "Frankenstein" label - but I'll try to tame it down once I get all the initial testing out of the way.
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Merry Christmas to Everyone.
I trust you are all managing to spend some time with family over the festive season.
Unwind and relax - 2025 is just around the corner.
Reflect on the year that's been and start planning for the New Year!
I was hoping to get the thermal paste application testing video out before Christmas, but I have underestimated the editing volume - but it will be a masterpiece once done!
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Some updates on future projects - while on the topic:
The HP Z8 G4 is due a RAM Upgrade Guide video and 10GbE Guide video.
Lenovo M920Q has been waiting for its dual Noctua NF-A4x20 PWM fan upgrade (long story but I need to cool that thing down!) before it's next show-case video. There is a lot going into this little system - so stay tuned for that. I'll rush out a cool side-video for the M920Q either way.
A big undertaking - but I have scientifically measured 29 thermal paste application methods with the Z440 as the base platform (the Z440 motherboard suffered some wear and tare!), and that video is turning into the largest project I have ever done (over 16 hours of footage to condense down - the joys). I can report that the Z8 G4 is not complaining about the editing - but my HDDs are. Either way, we will find out what the best thermal paste application method is!
For the Z600/Z620/Z640 fans - I have finished some filming for a Z6xx Overview video (resembling my Z4xx and Z8xx overview videos). I have video content for a Z600 tare-down, but I still lack the Z620 and Z640. Hopefully in time I'll land those systems to complete the series.
Stay tuned for more updates!
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I also discovered OpenAI's SORA.
It's a work in progress but I might see if I can incorporate segments of AI video B-roll in future videos for comedic effect. "Text to video" has mostly not worked out as good as I was expecting (the AI does some hilarious edits).
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