I currently have an E-2699v3 box unlocked to 3.6gh on 18 cores. Been a solid computer for over 5 years.
Three years ago I had decided to do a dual server with 5952c processors. I bought most of the parts, but didn''t realize the 240w issue. So I returned everything and decided to wait until I had more info.
Well that time never came. I started again recently when I saw this board for sale. Brand new and a recent revision
I got that with the plan of putting it in a tower

I then saw @RolloZ170 guide to unlock the vrms
I decided to watercool it



and a junk server for parts I'm not thinking of

Then I started to learn about dell server:
Then dummy off stock fan headers and reprogram IDRAC
Then set the bios for uefi - functioning nvme riser - etc...
Then firmware downgrade
Then install independent fan control for running all case fans
Then aux 15mm thick 60mm noctua fans on custom mount for vrm.
Then ribbon cables to make the cards come out the back of the case
Then mounting holes for the mobo are not only in the wrong place, but they require special standoffs. I guess I am cutting out the bottom of the server and bonding it to the tower.
Then the big one... Licensing that service tag doesn't belong to you. Now I am opening dell commercial accounts to gain custody of the hardware. So that I can input it on the virgin motherboard
Then do @RolloZ170 reprogramming of vrm.
Thank god i got this dead server. Now I can use the stock processors to get everything set up and working, before installing these bad boys

Did I mention my chromebook is what I am using to configure??
It got so complicated, I made an ai build plan. Let's hope I don't go sideways.
Sharing the plan, if it is helpful to anyone
MOUSE TRAP
Three years ago I had decided to do a dual server with 5952c processors. I bought most of the parts, but didn''t realize the 240w issue. So I returned everything and decided to wait until I had more info.
Well that time never came. I started again recently when I saw this board for sale. Brand new and a recent revision

I got that with the plan of putting it in a tower

I then saw @RolloZ170 guide to unlock the vrms
I decided to watercool it



and a junk server for parts I'm not thinking of

Then I started to learn about dell server:
Then dummy off stock fan headers and reprogram IDRAC
Then set the bios for uefi - functioning nvme riser - etc...
Then firmware downgrade
Then install independent fan control for running all case fans
Then aux 15mm thick 60mm noctua fans on custom mount for vrm.
Then ribbon cables to make the cards come out the back of the case
Then mounting holes for the mobo are not only in the wrong place, but they require special standoffs. I guess I am cutting out the bottom of the server and bonding it to the tower.
Then the big one... Licensing that service tag doesn't belong to you. Now I am opening dell commercial accounts to gain custody of the hardware. So that I can input it on the virgin motherboard
Then do @RolloZ170 reprogramming of vrm.
Thank god i got this dead server. Now I can use the stock processors to get everything set up and working, before installing these bad boys

Did I mention my chromebook is what I am using to configure??
It got so complicated, I made an ai build plan. Let's hope I don't go sideways.
Sharing the plan, if it is helpful to anyone
MOUSE TRAP
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