SERVER ROOM VLOG FINALE - RGB SERVERS! Pt 3
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RGB SERVER ROOM? Yes. Visit linus.ting.com to receive a $25 credit! ModMic 5 Giveaway Closed! Buy the ModMic 5: geni.us Thanks to the following partners for providing the parts used in this project! Bonded Logic (insulation): Bonded Logic Ultratouch: geni.us Bonded Logic Shipping Solutions: geni.us Protocase (Custom Vent Cover): Protocase: geni.us Cableorganizer.com (organization): Cable Organizer wire loom: geni.us Cable Organizer network cables: geni.us Cable Organizer wire wraps: geni.us Ubiquiti Networks: AC HD Access Points: geni.us Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Our Affiliates, Referral Programs, and Sponsors: linustechtips.com
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The video documents the final part of a multi-video series about revamping a server room, focusing on sound isolation, cable management, and visual upgrades. It begins with a discussion of partnerships and materials, highlighting bonded logic insulation made from recycled jeans and its acoustic and thermal properties. The host experiments with different installation methods, including nails and a fabric barrier, to reduce noise leakage while keeping airflow intact, and they reveal initial baseline measurements showing the room noise levels before improvements. The team then tackles practical challenges, such as dust from insulation and the difficulty of cutting thick material, while adjusting plans on the fly and learning from the process. As the project progresses, they install a custom vent cover, set up a temperature monitoring plan with an auxiliary fan, and finally deploy RGB lighting that can be independently powered for visual flair without stressing the main computers. The closing segment ties the build together with a look at final cable management, a quick plug for sponsors and partners, and a reflection on learning by doing and embracing feedback from the internet to improve future projects.
Topics · hardware · diy · server_room · acoustics · cable_management
Questions answered
- What insulation material was used for soundproofing the server room and what makes it special?
- Bonded Logic Ultratouch insulation, made from recycled blue jeans, offers good acoustic properties and thermal performance while avoiding fiberglass materials.
- How did the creators plan to balance sound isolation with airflow in the server room?
- They installed a custom vent cover and used a breathable barrier approach so sound is blocked while air can still circulate, aided by an auxiliary fan and temperature monitoring.