# Noctua Published articles for Noctua. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Getting 25 Gbps Thunderbolt Ethernet on my Mac Studio DevFeed: [Getting 25 Gbps Thunderbolt Ethernet on my Mac Studio]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: jeff@jeffgeerling.com (Jeff Geerling) Published: 2026-07-31T14:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Jeff Geerling]() Topics: [Network](), [networking]() Tags: [25g](), [blog](), [ethernet](), [mac](), [macos](), [nas](), [network](), [noctua](), [post](), [thunderbolt]() ### AI overview The article documents an attempt to add 25 Gbps Ethernet to a Mac Studio over Thunderbolt. It covers adapter cost, testing transfers to a NAS, throughput limits, and overheating in a passively cooled 25GbE enclosure. ### Source excerpt I've been using the built-in 10 Gigabit Ethernet on my Mac Studio for a few years. It works fine: I can edit 4K video straight off my NAS over the network, and run backups at around 1 GB/sec. But... I want more. I upgraded my rack and my NAS to 25 GbE a couple years ago, and wanted to upgrade my main workstation, too. ## Swapping PSUs: From Corsair to Seasonic (and the Molex Mayhem That Followed) DevFeed: [Swapping PSUs: From Corsair to Seasonic (and the Molex Mayhem That Followed)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Techno Tim Published: 2025-04-30T13:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Techno Tim]() Topics: [Homelab](), [Server]() Tags: [45drives](), [homelab](), [motherboard](), [noctua]() ### AI overview A homelab owner describes the difficulties of replacing the stock Corsair PSU in a 45Drives HL15 with a Seasonic TX-1600 Noctua Edition. The custom Corsair-compatible cables do not match Seasonic's modular pinout, so the author investigates alternative 6-pin-to-Molex cables and finds that suitable options are unavailable or expensive. ### Source excerpt When I first got my HL15 from 45Drives, I knew it was going to be a long-term part of my homelab. What I didn't expect was how tricky it would be to swap out the PSU -- specifically replacing the stock Corsair one with the Seasonic TX-1600 Noctua Edition. Spoiler: the PSU swap itself was the easy part. The Power Breakout Board The HL15 includes a breakout board that distributes power to the fa... ## I Rebuilt My Home Server -- Quieter, Faster, and Ready for 2025 DevFeed: [I Rebuilt My Home Server -- Quieter, Faster, and Ready for 2025]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Techno Tim Published: 2025-04-12T13:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Techno Tim]() Topics: [Homelab](), [Hardware](), [servers](), [cpu](), [GPU](), [intel](), [Nvidia](), [NVIDIA RTX]() Tags: [cpu](), [files](), [gpu](), [hardware](), [home-server](), [homelab](), [intel](), [lighting](), [noctua](), [nvidia](), [nvidia-rtx](), [pwm](), [server](), [ssd](), [upgrades]() ### AI overview Techno Tim describes rebuilding a home server with upgraded CPU, GPU, RAM, fans, SSDs, and power supply. The article says the rebuilt system is quieter and faster, and lists hardware including Noctua cooling components, Intel products, NVIDIA GPUs, ECC RAM, and SSDs. ### Source excerpt I rebuilt my home server from the ground up: CPU, GPU, RAM, fans, SSDs, and power supply... even some "accessory lighting". This thing is now quieter, faster, and built to handle just about anything I throw at it in 2025 and hopefully beyond. Thank you to Noctua for helping to make this server quiet! Thank you to Patrick from Serve the Home for the CPU upgrades! (Both Noctua and Patrick gifted... ## I turned a gaming case into a living room NAS DevFeed: [I turned a gaming case into a living room NAS]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Techno Tim Published: 2024-10-03T13:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Techno Tim]() Topics: [Homelab](), [Hardware](), [Server](), [Windows]() Tags: [asus](), [cpu](), [ddr5](), [gaming](), [hardware](), [home-server](), [homelab](), [nas](), [noctua](), [pwm](), [server](), [windows]() ### AI overview A build article and video describe converting a Fractal Design Terra gaming case into a quiet, attractive living-room NAS and home server. The project builds on an earlier low-energy Windows media server and lists the hardware used, including an Intel Core i3-14100 CPU, ASUS motherboard, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, storage, cooling, and power components. ### Source excerpt This case was meant for gaming but I decided to do a little tinkering to see if I could truly turn this build into a NAS for a good-looking home server in your living room. 📺 Watch Video Info I originally built a standalone media server on Windows that focused on low energy use, but decided to take it one step further. 📦 Products in video (affiliate links): Fractal Design Terra Case: ... ## Building a Low-Power, Fully Loaded Plex Server DevFeed: [Building a Low-Power, Fully Loaded Plex Server]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Techno Tim Published: 2024-09-16T13:00:00Z Content type: tutorial Language: en Sources: [Techno Tim]() Topics: [Server](), [Hardware](), [cpu](), [ddr5](), [intel]() Tags: [asus](), [cpu](), [ddr5](), [efficiency](), [hardware](), [homelab](), [low-power](), [monitor](), [motherboard](), [noctua](), [plex](), [pwm](), [server](), [storage]() ### AI overview A guide to building and tuning an efficient Mini ITX Plex server with processing power, storage, transcoding support, and reported power usage of 16 watts. It lists the selected hardware and explains that existing Plex servers can also be optimized for efficiency. ### Source excerpt I built an efficient, good looking, Mini ITX Plex server that doesn't skimp on the processing power, storage, or features like transcoding all while using only 16 watts of power. Each part is hand-picked and every setting is tweaked with efficiency in mind. Oh, and it would even look nice in your living space too! If you already have a Plex server, you can still follow this guide to be sure y... ## Turing Pi 2 Supports Raspberry Pi Compute Modules and NVIDIA Jetson Boards DevFeed: [Turing Pi 2 Supports Raspberry Pi Compute Modules and NVIDIA Jetson Boards]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Techno Tim Published: 2022-01-01T13:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Techno Tim]() Topics: [Hardware](), [Raspberry Pi](), [Jetson](), [Nvidia](), [Artificial Intelligence](), [Machine learning](), [Homelab]() Tags: [ai](), [arm](), [hardware](), [homelab](), [jetson](), [ml](), [noctua](), [nvidia](), [pwm](), [raspberry-pi](), [raspberry-pi-compute-module](), [samsung]() ### AI overview The article introduces the Turing Pi 2, a compact ARM cluster designed for scalable edge computing. It describes its 32GB of RAM, SATA III interface, support for Raspberry Pi Compute Module 4 and NVIDIA Jetson boards, and the ability to combine Raspberry Pi and Jetson systems for general compute, AI, and machine-learning workloads. ### Source excerpt The Turing Pi 2 is a compact ARM cluster that provides a scalable computing on the edge.The Turning Pi 2 comes with many improvements over the Turning Pi 1.This model ships with 32GB of RAM, SATA III interface, Raspberry Pi Compute module 4 support, and support for NVIDIA Jetson boards.This means that you can mix and match both raspberry Pis along with Nvidia Jetson boards. This gives us a ton ... ## New Hardware and Hacks DevFeed: [New Hardware and Hacks]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2016-07-02T22:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Dennis Felsing]() Topics: [Hardware](), [pc](), [cpu](), [intel](), [pcie]() Tags: [article](), [cpu](), [hardware](), [intel](), [noctua](), [pc](), [pcie]() ### AI overview A personal account of building a compact, quiet Mini-ITX PC with Intel Skylake hardware, including the In Win Chopin case, its integrated 150 W power supply, and a Noctua NH-L9i CPU cooler. The article explains the author's design choices and plans to measure CPU temperatures. ### Source excerpt In my latest post I showed some examples of how I ran mostly the same PC hardware over a period of 8 years. Today I finally finished setting up my new PC hardware in my new home, so I can report about what I did differently, my thought process, and some problems I encountered and hacks I did to solve them. I'm not sure if this article is interesting for anyone, but I had some fun setting the new system up and felt like writing about it, so here we go: Case I wanted a smaller case since the old one was a huge ATX tower with way too many useless ports and fans. I still want a pretty performant system, so an Intel NUC is out of the question. I don't need a GPU, since the most challenging graphics I need is DDNet client, which easily runs at 400 fps at 1920x1080 and 130 fps at 3840x2160 on Intel's HD Graphics 530 IGP integrated on Skylake CPUs. But it's still nice to have a PCIe port in case you ever need it. So Mini-ITX it is. Unfortunately the Streacom DB4 is not available yet, as it would have made for a beautiful silent Mini-ITX cube. Instead I went with the In Win Chopin, which is even smaller, features no GPU port and has a small integrated PSU rated at 150 W. I was a bit worried about the PSU being strong enough, but you can read more about that later in this post. There really aren't that many good-looking and reasonable Mini-ITX cases. The idea of the In Win Chopin is to use the CPU fan as the only fan to cool the entire case, pulling air directly from the side, pushing it out of the top. That's a stark contrast to my old machine with a total of 9 fans whirring inside the case. CPU Cooler Of course that means I need a good CPU cooler for the small space. With just 43 mm space for the cooler my choice fell on the Noctua NH-L9i. Unfortunately the manufacturer claims a 91 W Skylake CPU barely runs with the NH-L9i. So let's check out the CPU and measure some actual temperatures. Even though I switched to a small form factor, another goal of mine is still to keep th