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The H4 series uses the Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V

The H4 series uses the Intel Ethernet Controller I226-V

@@custompchardware thank you

They have a couple of brackets for sfx and atx to allow for the mains cable - hdplex.com/hdplex-sfx-bracket.html - but you would need to bolt the front mounting plate to your case, which may involve some custom drilling depending on your case.

The 500W version has an internal fan that activates at >60°C. The 250W version doesn't have a fan. The casing of both PSUs is aluminium alloy. I've not run these close to their limits but from what I've seen the case can get warm to the touch but not too hot to handle.

As the Velka 3 takes a ENP-7660B-VK 600W Flex ATX PSU I think that it could be done. Of course as long as your system doesn't need more than 250W.

All 4 of these I have purchased are the same type (1080p 60Hz) with the standard HDMI socket, I noted that there is another model with a mini HDMI that is slightly cheaper on Amazon. As I have only the one type I can't comment on the others as to how well they compare, but the ones I have work well.

I've don't have any immediate plans for a system based on this PSU, but when it comes time to build/rebuild one of the larger more powerful systems then this PSU would be a candidate.

I'm glad you found the video helpful. I now have four of these monitors as they are large enough to be useful but small enough to not take up a lot of room. Plus they only draw about 15w.

That's a good question, unfortunately I don't have a Samsung phone to be able to use DeX. The monitor does ship with a USB C power supply plug, and I'm doubtful that you would be able to power the monitor from the phone itself. I have powered the monitor from a USB C cable plugged into a desktop though.

Yes the kit was packaged well, has great documentation and with the integrated keyboard, display and case has the possibility of being a stand alone system.

Still working well, I ended up buying four of them. I've not had any problems with any of them on Windows systems.

Thank you, your rig sounds impressive too. The Icy Docks range of cages are really good for these type of builds, packing so many SSDs or hard drives in a limited space.

Indeed it is.

You talk about a "power switch" in the vidéo 🙂

Another question 😊 The 500w power supply also power the odroid ?or there are 2 power supplies ?regards 🙂

The HDPlex PSU is for the Graphics card, the Odroid has it's own PSU, so yes there are two PSUs. If you have a look at part 5 (ruclips.net/video/sRxT45bbGhU/видео.html) you'll see the Odroid power switch. Once the Odroid is powered on the PCIe card starts to draw power for the GPU.

Yes the cover/stand does have magnets in it.

@@custompchardware Thanks. I'll buy it.

@@custompchardware .. Thanks I'll buy this Bro

I'm sure you will.

Not many people will use multiple PSUs together, but the option is there for those that need it.

Many thanks, glad you liked it.

I'd probably go down the route I did with the PCIe card for the H3+ and use one of the HDPlex PSUs to provide power for the additional drives.

I'm sure other cases will appear for the H4 series of Odroids. This one is certainly compact and not designed to be opened up on a regular basis.

I'm not going to be installing TrueNas on this computer.

Well you could watch part 7, which does show it booting up. Unfortunately one of the drives was DOA so for the moment it's working with a two drive mirror.

That sounds like an interesting project, good luck with it.

They are extractor fans.

​@@custompchardwareOk, just to confirm, these fans are oriented so that the flow of air is from inside the case to outside of the case.

Yes that is correct.

I'm not sure where you are placing your order but the UK distributor takes credit/debit cards.

@@custompchardware Weird.

But they accept paypal

Many thanks glad you are liking the series so far. Sounds good, the 4 SATA ports makes the Odroid H4+ & Ultra into a perfect NAS system.

Many thanks, Vertically would have been my preference, but as I'm running out of space in the rack, that this will fit into, I had to limit the vertical height so it would fit in the space available.

@@custompchardware What are the dimensions of the build, and how are you mounting it to the rack?

The frame is 42x25x12 cm. At present it'll be sitting on a shelf in the rack.

Many thanks.

Many thanks, glad you're liking the series.

Many thanks, glad you like it so far.

I have one Odroid H3+ with a single 2.5 SSD running off one of the 15V PSUs without problem. Multiple 3.5 HDDs are more likely to require the larger PSU.

I have one Odroid H3+ with a single 2.5 SSD running off one of the 15V PSUs without problem.

Many thanks, glad you liked it.

The H4 can be purchased from www.odroid.co.uk in the UK. Yes the 19v PSU should be fine for 2 3.5" HDDs. I intend to run 4 3.5" HDDs off the H4 Ultra and a 19V PSU.

I did get several request to run benchmarks and the comparison with a previously built machine was to highlight that the H3+ models are still very useful when expanded. Once the H4 Ultra NAS is complete I can compare it with the H3+ NAS. As to video length, for the Hardware videos, they have ranged from 1 to 20 minutes, with the average being 5 minutes in length. Long enough to contain useful information on the hardware and short enough for people to watch in their busy lives.

@@custompchardware Do you think that showing power consumption in the bios actually helps anyone ? This thing draws 5W in idle with 3 disks when ASPM is set properly in the bios, but you overlooked that part. Useless videos.

Everyone is of course entitled to their opinion. Personally I build and use computers to perform tasks, so as they are never idle for long, how much power they draw when busy is quite relevant.

Windows, like all other OS's, have evolved over time, so there are likely to be parts that are less than ideal. Short of writing your own OS from scratch, which some people have done, we just have to find a way to work with what's there.

That's 10mm, specifically Makerbeam, although other manufacturers also do this size, it's fine for most of the computer frames.

Yes it does indeed, I'd missed that when the H4 series was announced.

Even though the Odroid isn't "powered on" it's still consuming a small amount of power, if only to detect when you press the power button as these are momentary power switches. The little red led on the motherboard is a dead giveaway. The power supply itself, when connected to a computer, will also consume a small amount of power unless the PSU has a physical off switch. I too run computers off solar batteries.

@@custompchardware Yeah, I thought it might be that. I just misunderstood. Or I had to be sure nothing weird was going on.

Yes I found that odd too, but it's not the first board with an Intel CPU that can support more than Intel quote.

Yes they really do enable a lot of possibilities.

The largest capacity 2.5 form factor drives I've seen are 5TB. The WD Red NAS drives I've ordered are 3.5 form factor.

@@custompchardware I haven't seen a large capacity hdd that is not SMR. And if it's SMR, it's not recommended for NAS,

The Western Digital Red Pro 20TB uses CMR, not the slower shingled magnetic recording(SMR) technology.

@@custompchardware Sir, you are a scholar and a gentlemen. Thanks!

Many thanks, glad you like them.

You are quite correct, it was a slip of the tongue.

I am indeed Scottish.

Yes that's the plan, the NAS drives haven't arrived yet.