Is this the future of x86 Single Board Computers? - ZimaBlade
Introducing the ZimaBlade, an affordable, low power, single board computer that's great for a home servers, homelabs, tinkering, NAS, retro gaming, or even a dual boot desktop system like me. We'll take a look at how it compares to the ZimaBoard, the previous device from Ice Whale.
ZimaBlade on CrowdSupply: https://bit.ly/3PeSpxv
ZimaBlade Official Site: https://bit.ly/3tOlpUx
Disclosures:
I was not paid
Ice Whale provided ZimaBlades and accessories for testing
I bought everything else with my own money
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ZimaBlade Accessories:
10g NIC: https://amzn.to/47aLJXl
Quad 2.5g NIC: https://amzn.to/3sl2Bf1
4 Port USB Card: https://amzn.to/3FFIzPr
WiFi 6 PCIe: https://amzn.to/3sfwLQY
PCIe SATA Expansion: https://amzn.to/3sbNdlj
SAMSUNG SSDs: https://amzn.to/3Sf5bxU
8GB SODIMM RAM: https://amzn.to/40iXUiw
Anker USB C Hub: https://amzn.to/49tQCwL
Slim Cat6 Cables: https://amzn.to/45NVj1e
2.5 to 3.5 Bracket: https://amzn.to/3s6q7fZ
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00:00 - What is the ZimaBlade?
00:48 - Unbox Experience
01:19 - Hardware Specs
02:34 - PCI Express Slot
03:16 - First Boot Experience
04:46 - Build a NAS, or Not
05:18 - My Workbench Testing System
05:55 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Windows
06:49 - Testing Power, CPU, and GPU on Linux
07:49 - Power
09:14 - LEDs
09:46 - Power Button
10:08 - PCB Color
10:31 - Printables?
10:56 - My Thoughts
Thank you for watching!
