As part of my collaboration with Robbe from n3rdware, he designed two different aftermarket coolers for the NVIDIA L4: a 3-slot version and a 1-slot version. I tested each one on a separate ESXi host running the same stress test. This article brings both results together in a direct comparison so you can see how…
Tag: Cloud Gaming
My NVIDIA L4 Now Runs 18°C Cooler with a Custom 3 Slot Cooler
I’m happy to say that my collaboration with Robbe from n3rdware has finally reached the finish line. Robbe has been designing and selling custom GPU coolers for years, with most of his customers coming from the home lab community, so this project was in very capable hands from the start. Our goal was to build…
Crysis 2 Remastered Breaks Gaming Memory Leak World Record
Before diving into the world of data center workloads, I decided to warm up by testing the performance of the PNY NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition GPU with a variety of games. I played a handful of titles, and before long, viewers on my YouTube channel started suggesting more games to benchmark with…
AI, ML, and vGPU Server Build – Part 2: Server Noise, Temperature, and Power
Noise: Server not operating: I used the Tadeto SL720 Sound Level Meter for measurement. When only the ESX-Core Server, router, and switch are turned on in my room, I measured the sound and obtained the following results. My computer desk, where I sit: 34.7 dBCabinet on the other side of the wall: 34.7 dB Right…
Supercharging the Future: My Ultimate AI, ML, and vGPU Server Build- Part 1
I am so happy that I was able to surpass my goals and got this server before the beginning of 2024. It’s hard to describe this joy. Initially, the plan was to buy and assemble this server during 2024, but fortunately, I achieved it earlier. Buying from abroad becomes many times more expensive in 2024,…
Apples-to-Apples Comparison: VMware Horizon Gaming vs. Bare-Metal Gaming
I have now played various games that are graphically demanding and the most graphically realistic games. Using VMware Horizon Direct Connect and converting the server into a PC, here is my as honest answer as I can give. First of all, I would say that I don’t consider myself a professional gamer.What attracted me to…
Cloud Gaming Experience Using the Sony HT-A7000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar, SA-RS5 Rear Speakers, and VMware Horizon
Before, I wrote about testing the Logitech Z906 5.1 speakers and Creative Labs Sound Blaster X4 sound card for True Surround sound and what that experience was like. I managed to get the surround sound working in the end, but I returned both devices because the Creative Labs Sound Blaster X4 was total junk and…
Cloud Gaming: Overwatch: Your rendering device has been lost!
The problem isn’t with VMware Horizon; it’s actually with the Overwatch game and Nvidia GPU drivers. I solved the issue by disabling the Image Sharpening setting in the Nvidia Control Panel.
Cloud Gaming: MSI Afterburner causes FPS to drop 5 and GPU usages to around 30%
I decided to try MSI Afterburner and played around with it. I didn’t see any improvement and think using MSI Afterburner is pointless. I noticed that while playing Horizon Zero Dawn, the FPS and GPU usage dropped. At first, I didn’t know why, but after many tests, it was clear that MSI Afterburner was causing…
Cloud Gaming: Cooling Nvidia Tesla K80
They finally arrived. I tested them in every way possible. But honestly, they don’t work well with quiet fans and are mostly a waste of money. The best cooling method was removing the cover from the Nvidia K80 and attaching fans directly to it. Cloud Gaming: What’s it like playing the most graphically demanding games…