cmdcheshire
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Hello, I'm looking to build a rack with 4 machines to handle separate instances of OBS and would like some advice on the hardware.
I wasn't sure the best forum to post this on, but this seemed like it might fit.
I'm looking to build a portable server with 4 separate PCs to run independent 4k video streams. Basically, I want to be able to run OBS with screen capture on each of the first three computers and output a 4k feed over both HDMI and LAN using Newtek's NDI protocol. That's all the first three computers will be doing. The fourth computer would be a 'main PC' that can run OBS but also record large zoom calls (probably about 150 people per call) and process those recordings quickly. The recordings will probably be around an hour or so. It should also be able to pick up the feed from the other 3 PCs over NDI, so it needs to be on the same local network.
I've built plenty of computers before, but not exactly in the vein and with these specific requirements, so I'm not sure how far off I am in terms of power needed versus what I put together below. All advice appreciated!
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please).
I've done my best to make it understandable and not everything is on PC part picker.
Provide any additional details you wish below.
The setup of the server rack would be like this unless there's a better way to do it. I went with 14U because I wanted to make sure there's airflow between the computers.
https://imgur.com/5FOeRbt
Thanks!
I wasn't sure the best forum to post this on, but this seemed like it might fit.
I'm looking to build a portable server with 4 separate PCs to run independent 4k video streams. Basically, I want to be able to run OBS with screen capture on each of the first three computers and output a 4k feed over both HDMI and LAN using Newtek's NDI protocol. That's all the first three computers will be doing. The fourth computer would be a 'main PC' that can run OBS but also record large zoom calls (probably about 150 people per call) and process those recordings quickly. The recordings will probably be around an hour or so. It should also be able to pick up the feed from the other 3 PCs over NDI, so it needs to be on the same local network.
I've built plenty of computers before, but not exactly in the vein and with these specific requirements, so I'm not sure how far off I am in terms of power needed versus what I put together below. All advice appreciated!
In what country are you purchasing your parts?
United States
Post a draft of your potential build here (specific parts please).
I've done my best to make it understandable and not everything is on PC part picker.
Part | Link | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
SERVER RACK | | 1 | $3,085.12 |
14U 21.5" AV Rack | 1 | $673.50 | |
1U 4K 17" Rackmount KVM Drawer with 4-Port HDMI USB KVM Switch | 1 | $2,110.34 | |
APC Rack Mount PDU, Basic 100V-120V/15A, (10) Outlets, 1U Horizontal Rackmount (AP9562) | 1 | $85.99 | |
NETGEAR 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch, 2 SFP, L2/L3, ProSAFE Lifetime Protection (GS716Tv3) | 1 | $149.99 | |
Cat6 Patch Cable - 6 ft. | 5 | $27.45 | |
6 ft. HDMI 2.0 Male to Male | 5 | $37.85 | |
AUDIENCE COMPUTER | | 3 | $2,781.27 |
Athena Power RM-1UC138 Black 1.0mm SECC 1U Rackmount Server Case | 1 | $58.99 | |
Intel Xeon E-2124G 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor | 1 | $229.99 | |
Silverstone NT07-115X 28.1 CFM CPU Cooler | 1 | $24.99 | |
Gigabyte Z390 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | 1 | $243.77 | |
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | 1 | $75.98 | |
Samsung 970 Evo Plus 250 GB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | 1 | $74.98 | |
iStarUSA TC-1U30FX8 20+4Pin 300W Single 1U Flex ATX 80 Plus High Efficiency Power Supply - OEM | 1 | $76.99 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit | 1 | $141.40 | |
MAIN COMPUTER | | 1 | $1,751.12 |
Rosewill 2U Server Chassis | 1 | $84.99 | |
Intel Xeon E-2146G 3.5 GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor | 1 | $364.39 | |
Silverstone NT07-115X 28.1 CFM CPU Cooler | 1 | $24.99 | |
Gigabyte Z390 I AORUS PRO WIFI Mini ITX LGA1151 Motherboard | 1 | $243.77 | |
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory | 1 | $184.01 | |
Samsung 970 Evo 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive | 1 | $179.99 | |
PNY Quadro P2200 5 GB Video Card | 1 | $403.99 | |
Athena Power 500 W 80+ Silver Certified Flex ATX Power Supply | 1 | $123.59 | |
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit | 1 | $141.40 | |
SNANSHI PCI-Express 16x Riser Card 90 Degree Right Angle | 1 | $8.99 | |
| | | |
| | TOTAL COST | $7,617.51 |
The setup of the server rack would be like this unless there's a better way to do it. I went with 14U because I wanted to make sure there's airflow between the computers.
https://imgur.com/5FOeRbt
Thanks!