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PHALCOMM / STUDEVOX L8 NAS Case Review

8 November 2024 at 15:00

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Phalcomm / STUDEVOX L8 NAS Case Review https://nascompares.com/review/phalcomm-studevox-l8-nas-case-review/ Phalcomm / STUDEVOX L8 NAS Case on Amazon https://amzn.to/4hnBpBg The Full Jonsbo N5 Review and Guide - https://nascompares.com/2024/10/04/jonsbo-n5-review/ Jonsbo N5 NAS Case (Aliexpress $149) - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De7NMp5 The N5 for US $191.52 - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBOD3Op Another N5 Aliexpress link (free delivery, but more expensive) - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdXGLKh Jonsbo N5 Case and Cable (£140.19 + £60 P&P) - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdfxwuZ Jonsbo N5 vs N4 vs N3 vs N2 NAS Case - Which Should You Choose? https://nascompares.com/guide/jonsbo-n5-vs-n4-vs-n3-vs-n2-nas-case-which-should-you-choose/ Recommended Extras/Accessories I mention in this video: IOCREST M.2 to 10GbE Adapter HERE for $79 at Aliexpress https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkdgCwl ADT-LINK Gen 4x4 M.2 to PCIe Slot Adapter HERE for $26 at Aliexpress https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_De5bTbF SATA x8 Cable HERE for $9.29 on Aliexpress https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dn5Hvy5 Buy the Noctua NF-P12 Silent 120mm Fan HERE for $25.98 at Aliexpress https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DcYyozT Molex Splitter HERE for $1.20 on Aliexpress https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DnmxxBb (Or Amazon Here - https://amzn.to/3N9V4Xt) Buy the M.2 to 6x SATA Adapter HERE for $17.19 at Aliexpress https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmpN5ah (or $32 on Amazon https://amzn.to/4813jP5 ) Topton 8 Core Intel i3 N305 Motherboard, 6x SATA, 2x NVMe, 4x 2.5GbE - $279 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddpo6O5 Amazon $348 HERE (Board Only) - https://amzn.to/3Ixjvf6 CWWK Demon Gen5 Board Intel 12/13/14 generation CPU |3x M.2 NVMe|8x SATA3.0|2x Intel 2.5G network ports - $279 https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DCfJSKR Video Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the PHALCOMM / STUDEVOX L8 NAS Case 00:37 - Unique Design and Features 01:07 - Drive Bay Setup and Accessibility Issues 02:14 - SATA Drive Insertion Challenges 03:19 - Back Panel and Expansion Slots 03:56 - CPU Cooler and PSU Space Limitations 05:09 - Cooling Options and Fan Placement 06:20 - Storage Cage and Vibration Concerns 07:24 - SATA Inputs and Power Requirements 08:32 - Overall Impressions on Build Quality 09:05 - Comparison with Other NAS Cases 09:38 - Issues with Drive Ejection System 10:05 - Update from Manufacturer on Design Improvements 11:04 - Manufacturer’s Response on Drive Handling 12:01 - Explanation of PSU and Cooler Proximity 13:09 - Airflow and Cooling Design Rationale 14:11 - Shock Absorption and Vibration Considerations 14:42 - Final Thoughts on Legacy Hardware Support 15:15 - Concerns on Airflow and Compact Design 15:43 - Verdict on L8 NAS Case Usability 16:13 - Conclusion and Supporting Links Jonsbo N4 NAS Case Review https://nascompares.com/review/jonsbo-n4-nas-case-review/ The Jonsbo N4 NAS Case is Now Available to Buy on AliExpress HERE https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ddbew5x Jonsbo N2 vs Jonsbo N3 vs Jonsbo N4 NAS Case Comparison https://nascompares.com/guide/jonsbo-n2-vs-jonsbo-n3-vs-jonsbo-n4-nas-case-comparison/ I Built the Jonsbo N3 NAS ($599 Intel i9 Erying TrueNAS SCALE Build) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNMtmUOCtwI The Best CPU+Motherboard Combo for Your NAS Build https://nascompares.com/guide/the-best-m-itx-cpumotherboard-combo-for-your-nas-build/ The Jonsbo N3 NAS Review - Still the BEST? https://youtu.be/en7R_HB5pm4 I Built the Jonsbo N2 NAS - https://youtu.be/C6hf3ddtNCs The Jonsbo N3 NAS Case Written Review - https://nascompares.com/review/the-jonsbo-n3-nas-case-review/ Jonsbo N2 vs N3 NAS Case - Get It Right First Time! https://nascompares.com/guide/jonsbo-n2-vs-n3-nas-case-get-it-right-first-time/ Recommended Jonsbo N3 NAS Builds For $300 – $500 – $1000+ https://nascompares.com/guide/recommended-jonsbo-n3-nas-builds-for-300-500-1000/ https://nascompares.com/2023/09/08/top-jonsbo-n2-nas-builds-for-250-500-750-and-1000/ Jonsbo N2 NAS Build Complete Guide UnRAID/TrueNAS - https://nascompares.com/2023/09/01/jonsbo-n2-nas-build-with-topton-motherboard-build-complete-guide Jonsbo N2 NAS Case Review – Still The Best? https://nascompares.com/review/jonsbo-n2-nas-case-review-still-the-best/ Jonsbo N4 Post Review - https://nascompares.com/2024/03/29/the-jonsbo-n4-nas-case-review/ Full details on the Jonsbo N4 - https://nascompares.com/2024/03/05/jonsbo-n4-nas-enclosure-released/ - Thinking of buying a product mentioned in today's video? If this video has helped you make that decision, you can use the links and we will get a small % profit of whatever you buy.

M4 Mac mini SSD Has Already Been Modded To A 2TB Upgrade, With New Video Showing Two 1TB NAND Chips Soldered To Ensure Optimum Performance

9 November 2024 at 08:16

M4 Mac mini gets a storage mod from 256GB to 2TB

Apple has most certainly put its competitors to shame with the pricing of its base M4 Mac mini, as the $599 amount is a figure that the majority of buyers can easily undertake. The only downside to this hardware is that you only get 256GB of storage, which cannot be upgraded unless you are proficient in micro-soldering, which is not the case for a large percentage of Apple’s consumers. In this scenario, you have to be extra responsible when it comes to storage management, but one modder shows how easy it is to go from 256GB to 2TB, assuming you […]

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Google’s Leaked Documents Reveal The Tensor Chip’s Low Pricing Target For Business Sustainability, Confirming Why Qualcomm SoCs May Never Be Used In Pixel Flagships

9 November 2024 at 06:34

Tensor low pricing target is the reason why Google may never switch to Qualcomm chipsets for its Pixel lineup

The Pixel 6 initiated Google’s Tensor chipset journey, with immediate successors being used in the newer models. For several generations, the Mountain View giant has been severely criticized for favoring its chipsets over Qualcomm’s, which has led to these expensive flagships being significantly slower than the competition, with multiple overheating reports that pop up every once in a while. Google will eventually tame the thermal aspect of its custom silicon by switching to TSMC’s 3nm N3E process for the Tensor G5, but according to leaked documents, the company will likely never partner with Qualcomm as it wants to continue making […]

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The Latest M4 Mac mini Teardown Shows A New Cooling Solution With A Spiraling Heatsink, A Separate Board Sporting The Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Chip & More

9 November 2024 at 05:56

M4 Mac mini teardown

Apple had to bring upon some ‘magic’ engineering to make sure that its latest M4 Mac mini becomes significantly smaller than previous-generation models. Getting a closer look inside the compact machine, we find numerous internal changes and a revamped cooling solution that allows the redesigned computer to run cool while flaunting a smaller footprint. User-replaceable storage and a single heatpipe solution make up the M4 Mac mini internals, but be careful when removing the bottom panel One of the hosts of the YouTube channel Max Tech learned the hard way when removing the M4 Mac mini’s bottom black panel, and in […]

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PlayStation CEO Shares Learnings from Concord Failure, Reckons PSN Requirement Will Keep PC Games Safe

8 November 2024 at 20:00

PlayStation Concord

Today, Sony released its Q2 2024 financial report, revealing that the PlayStation 5 had reached 65.5 million units and the quarter had performed well enough to warrant an upgrade to the full-year forecast for the gaming segment. Following the report, the usual investors call saw PlayStation Co-CEO Hiroki Totoki talking about a couple of hot topics. Speaking of the failure of Concord, which led to wasting over $200 million spent on the project and to the closure of the developer Firewalk Studios last week, he said (excerpt via GamesRadar): Currently, we are still in the process of learning. Basically, with […]

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Acer’s Renewed RTX 4080-Powered Gaming Laptop, The Predator Helios 16, Drops To Just $1,799 On Amazon; Offers Twice The RAM As Standard Model

8 November 2024 at 19:51

Renewed Acer Predator Helios 16 drops to $1,799 on Amazon

The holiday season is one of the best times to make a gaming laptop purchase, but as you can already tell, Amazon and other online retailers continue to list RTX 4080 models for insanely high prices. Fortunately, opting for a renewed version is an excellent way to save money while also getting a 90-day warranty, and with the Acer Predator Helios 16, you get to keep hundreds of your hard-earned cash because this absolute beast of a machine is available for just $1,799. Aside from a few marks and cosmetic imperfections, this version of the Predator Helios 16 is no […]

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OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman Predicts AGI Could Appear Within Five Years, With Far Less Impact On Society Than Most Expect

By: Ezza Ijaz
8 November 2024 at 19:34

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman reveals AGI development progress and the potential societal impact it would have

OpenAI's continuous work on exploring AI and its technological possibilities has been creating quite a buzz for a while now. Users and the overall tech community are hooked on its new model release along with the advancements it has in store. While the company is vigorously working on the development of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), many key employees of previously prominent companies have joined OpenAI to play their part in bringing AGI forward. Now, the company's CEO, Sam Altman, hinted at the AGI benchmark to be hit in the next five years and also mentioned the impact on society being […]

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Biden & Trump Are Rumored To Attend TSMC’s Arizona Facility Opening In December; Past & Future of US Semiconductors In One Place

8 November 2024 at 17:00

TSMC Receives Additional $11 Billion Funding Under The CHIPS Act, New 2nm Fab In Development 1

Biden and Donald Trump, the current and subsequent US presidents, will reportedly attend TSMC's Arizona facility opening, as both policymakers are eyeing taking the US semiconductor industry to new heights. TSMC's Arizona Facility Opening To Witness Attendance of High-Profile Individuals; Fab To Reshape US Semiconductor Industry The progress of the US semiconductor industry has now taken more of a "political turn," where policymakers are focused on how their decisions can help promote domestic production, ultimately molding it into a political achievement. Now, in a new report by DigiTimes, it is being claimed that Biden and Trump are expected to be seen […]

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The Sims Competitor inZOI Set To Enter Early Access in March 2025

8 November 2024 at 16:27

inZOI

In August, inZOI released a demo of the game's Character Studio so that those who were interested to see how The Sims competitor played out could have a chance. The game was originally meant to be released before 2024 was finished, but it looks like that dream has been dashed, and it's now set to enter Early Access on March 28, 2025. Today, inZOI Director and Producer Kjun made an announcement in Discord, giving the statement that the Early Access period of the upcoming competitor has been delayed to March 28. inZOI was also a game that was showcased at […]

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Xbox Series X Machine Learning Hardware Has Some Use Cases, But Microsoft Never Showed Interest in Doing Anything With It

8 November 2024 at 16:06

Xbox Series X

Although the Xbox Series X machine learning hardware is not on the same level as the PlayStation 5 Pro's, it has some use cases, but Microsoft never showed any interest in using it. Speaking during the latest episode of their Weekly podcast, the tech experts at Digital Foundry addressed a point of discussion that's been circulating on social media in the past few days, suggesting that Sony, with the PlayStation 5 Pro, has finally caught up with Microsoft regarding machine learning, saying that having machine learning hardware in the console, and not doing anything with it doesn't exactly mean catching […]

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AMD’s Zen 6-Based Ryzen “Medusa” Desktop CPUs To Retain AM5 Compatibility, Eyeing Late 2026/Early 2027 Launch

8 November 2024 at 16:05

AMD's Zen 6-Based Ryzen "Medusa" Desktop CPUs To Retain AM5 Compatibility, Eyeing Late 2026/Early 2027 Launch 1

AMD's next-generation Zen 6-based Ryzen Desktop CPUs will remain compatible with the AM5 socket and launch a few years from now. AMD Ryzen "Zen 6" Desktop CPUs are rumored to be released roughly two years from now, but the good thing is, you won't have to change your motherboards We haven't witnessed all that AMD has to offer in the Zen 5 lineup. Although we did get the initial processor launch for desktops and laptops, AMD typically brings in more SKUs later on. Right now, the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the most popular Zen 5 chip, featuring 8 cores on […]

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“Fake, Untrue, And Probably Illegal” – Trump Denies Rumors That He Will Reduce His Gigantic Stake In Trump Media And Technology Group (DJT)

8 November 2024 at 16:02

Trump Media and Technology Group

In a development that has provided a fresh upward jolt to the shares of Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ: DJT), the parent entity of Truth Social platform, the US president-elect has now unambiguously denied a rumor that pertained to his gigantic stake in the newly formed company. To wit, in a dedicated Truth Social post, Trump has termed all rumors regarding his supposed intention to reduce his stake in Trump Media and Technology Group "fake, untrue, and probably Illegal." There are fake, untrue, and probably illegal rumors and/or statements made by, perhaps, market manipulators or short sellers, that I […]

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Baldur’s Gate 3 on PS5 Is Essentially The Same As PC Version’s Ultra Settings

8 November 2024 at 15:46

Baldur's Gate 4

If you're trying to decide whether you should be playing Baldur's Gate 3 on PlayStation 5 or PC and are feeling a little bit daunted by the specification requirements on PC, don't panic. It's been tested and confirmed by those over at Eurogamer that the settings on PlayStation 5 are essentially the same as the settings on PC if you were to play it on Ultra. Of course, many people are unable to do so, as the game is very graphically intensive, the world is expansive, and there are lots of visual effects that you need to contend with. Baldur's […]

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MSI’s “X3D Gaming Mode” Delivers Faster Gaming Performance With Single & Dual-CCD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs

8 November 2024 at 15:20

MSI's "X3D Gaming Mode" Delivers Faster Gaming Performance With Single & Dual-CCD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs 1

MSI has introduced its new "X3D Gaming Mode" feature which delivers a nice boost in games when running a single or dual CCD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPU. MSI Boosts AMD Ryzen 3D V-Cache CPUs With Its "X3D Gaming Mode" BIOS Feature, Rolling Out To 800-Series Motherboards First Recently, motherboard manufacturers such as Gigabyte (AORUS) and ASUS rolled out their latest AGESA 1.2.0.2a BIOS firmware which offers enhanced support for the newly released AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. This gaming behemoth has taken the market by storm, offering the world's fastest performance to gamers, and while the chip is already out […]

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M4 Mac mini Is A Capable Machine For Running Older AAA Games Like Death Stranding; Base Configuration Pushes The 60+FPS At Very High Quality Settings

8 November 2024 at 14:07

M4 Mac mini running Death Stranding

Apple might be late to dive into the gaming market, but its M4 is definitely a capable SoC that can push respectable framerates in somewhat older AAA titles such as Death Stranding. When running the game on the new Mac mini at the ‘Very High’ settings, the robust cooling solution of the compact machine likely comes in handy, making it an enjoyable experience. It remains to be seen how relatively modern games would perform on the latest Mac mini, but first, let us take a look at Death Stranding. Death Stranding performance test on the M4 Mac mini was performed […]

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PS5 Pro Is a Smaller Leap Than PS4 Pro, Says Dev; PSSR Is Better Than AMD FSR, on Par with DLSS/XeSS

8 November 2024 at 14:00

PS5 Pro Enlisted

Gaijin Entertainment has not one but two games enhanced for Sony's newly released PS5 Pro console at launch: the first-person tactical multiplayer WWII shooter Enlisted, originally released in 2020, and the vehicle combat multiplayer game War Thunder, which has been continuously updated since 2013. To learn how both games have been improved to leverage the most powerful console hardware currently on the market, we interviewed Gergo Horvath, a Graphics Programmer on Gaijin's proprietary Dagor Engine for over four years. Horvath admitted that the PlayStation 5 Pro's improvement over the PS5 is smaller than that seen in the previous generation between […]

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Intel’s Entry-Level iGPU On Core Ultra 5 245K With 4 Xe Cores Overclocked To 3 GHz, Almost GTX 1650-Level Performance

8 November 2024 at 13:45

Intel's Entry-Level iGPU On Core Ultra 5 245K With 4 Xe Cores Overclocked To 3 GHz, Almost GTX 1650-Level Performance 1

Overclocked to 3 GHz, the Intel Xe iGPU on Core Ultra 5 245K delivers a solid performance on Time Spy, a significant uplift compared to stock. Intel Core Ultra 5 245K's 4 Xe-Core iGPU Overclocked By 1.1 GHz To A Stunning 3 GHz Despite lackluster gaming performance when paired with discrete GPUs, the Intel Core Ultra 200S is good when it comes to integrated graphics performance. It's the first time Intel equipped its mainstream desktop chips with powerful integrated GPU solutions to play most video games with playable frame rates. Based on the Xe-LPG architecture, the Core Ultra 200S processors(non-F/KF) […]

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Crucial 32 GB DDR5-6400 CL52 Memory Review – Baseline CUDIMM

8 November 2024 at 13:35

Crucial 32 GB DDR5-6400 CL52 Memory Review - Baseline CUDIMM 2

The DDR5 memory segment has been seeing a lot of action as it gets standardized across all PC platforms. With memory prices dropping and the latest platforms becoming affordable, memory makers are offering new solutions all the time with some focusing on high-end specifications. In contrast, others focus on strengthening their gaming product portfolios. Last year, Crucial (Micron) introduced its first desktop-ready DDR5 UDIMMs & more recently, we got to see the PRO overclocking series, offering up to 6000 MT/s speeds. While the former are designed following JEDEC specs to make sure that they are compatible with all PC platforms, the […]

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Understanding the Differences Between Office 2021 and Microsoft 365 – Get the Suitable Office Suite on Single’s Day Deals!

8 November 2024 at 13:00

While Microsoft Office is widely used by enterprise users, it's not a universal solution. They each feature many of the same applications, so recognizing the differences among them and understanding which will best suit your needs can be tough. The table below is a comparison of the features and pricing models among Office 2024, Office 2021, and Microsoft 365. Let’s check it out and see how to decide which is best for you. Key Features Comparison: In summary, Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service, while Office 2021 or 2024 requires a one-off purchase. Office 2021 or 2024 is sold as […]

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