The Siberian Hardware Wizard Strikes Again: Ultimate Server Upgrade Plan 🔥
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Date: July 2, 2025 Budget: $666 total (5-phase upgrade) 🔥 Goal: Transform budget server into AI/Mercury powerhouse
🎯 The Discovery
Found the legendary Siberian Hardware Wizard selling another X99 masterpiece:
- Jingsha X99 D8I (ATX with 8 RAM slots!)
- Intel Xeon E5-2697 v4 (18C/36T @ 2.3GHz)
- 16GB DDR4 ECC REG starter pack
- Price: $180 🤯 or AliExpress