Trying to understand my Music Server

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Yours looks like a Streacom FC9 fanless chassis. This is of good quality and has the advantage that PCIe cards can be installed directly on the mainboard. I don't see any problems with installing a JCAT NET Card Femto in the first full slot. The NET Card thanks to an external 5V power supply. That can be retrofitted. The card also works without it.

 

I have explained the internal structure of an audio PC on my homepage. A picture of it.

 

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1 hour ago, audiofool1982 said:

I am hoping it doesnt need any special drivers for the JCAT.

It depends on the operating system. Windows will always benefit greatly from updating the drivers, even if everything works. These are normal Intel drivers (I-350). The settings in the network adapter are more important. JCAT gives you a guide with the purchase. If possible, the card should be placed in the higher-quality PCIe slot, as this slot may be connected directly to the CPU.

 

1 hour ago, audiofool1982 said:

I get a JCAT extreme?

Something like the USB CARD XE with an Emerald OXCO Clock? Do you have more information? The increase in SQ was enormous with the OXCO Clock.

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10 hours ago, One and a half said:

I would be interested on your thoughts on how to use passive cooling for a twin XEON pc

 

@Nenon has already written something about it. Two further projects have developed from this, but they are not really making any headway.