I Built a 64-Core AMD EPYC “Monster” Server

Ever wanted a server that can chew through anything you throw at it? In this video, I’m unboxing and setting up a dual-socket SuperMicro H11DSI motherboard equipped with two AMD EPYC 7542 CPUs—giving me an insane 64 cores and 128 threads of sheer power! I’ll walk you through installing Proxmox, creating multiple virtual machines (Windows 10, Windows 11, Ubuntu), setting up GPU passthrough, and pushing this “monster” to its limits.

Is it overkill? Maybe. But I’ll also show you how to build a more budget-friendly AMD EPYC setup if you’re not ready to drop $$$ for a 64-core beast. Whether you’re a virtualization fanatic, a homelab enthusiast, or just someone who wants a ridiculously powerful system, this one’s for you.

SP3 CPU List (Make sure you are buying one that's 7001 or 7002, 7003 series are not compatible with the motherboard I'm showcasing in this video)
https://www.cpu-monkey.com/en/cpu_soc...

The links below are not affiliated, simply these are the sellers on eBay that I bought the items from

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The CPU
Used
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325987428114

Brand new
https://www.orangehardwares.com/produ...
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The motherboard
Used
https://www.ebay.com/itm/175635868399

Brand new
https://www.newegg.com/p/296-0002-003A3
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RAM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DTJ8EU6

Cooler
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0911JLF1Q

Alternative cheaper CPU
https://www.ebay.com/itm/326168456078

The torque screwdriver that I used in the viodeo
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YTS1Y6C

VGA to HDMI adapter
https://www.walmart.com/ip/37674065


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