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Vertical m.2 topic Question about the subject

Vertical m.2 topic Question about the subject

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jamesww11
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06-09-2016, 06:17 PM
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Chose to set up an OPNSENE unit with a budget motherboard featuring a V-M.2 port. Planned to use a discrete graphics card but only had one PCIe slot, intending to add a 4x gigabit card later. Checked if the single PCIe slot on the V-M.2 could accommodate a NIC chip in the V-M.2 (e-key) or if an APU would be necessary.
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jamesww11
06-09-2016, 06:17 PM #1

Chose to set up an OPNSENE unit with a budget motherboard featuring a V-M.2 port. Planned to use a discrete graphics card but only had one PCIe slot, intending to add a 4x gigabit card later. Checked if the single PCIe slot on the V-M.2 could accommodate a NIC chip in the V-M.2 (e-key) or if an APU would be necessary.

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simhannat
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06-09-2016, 06:50 PM
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The M.2 Wi-Fi port is actually more compact compared to a PCIe x1 connection.
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simhannat
06-09-2016, 06:50 PM #2

The M.2 Wi-Fi port is actually more compact compared to a PCIe x1 connection.

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Darxes57
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06-09-2016, 08:48 PM
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It’s likely to consume a lot of CPU and power for an OPNsense setup. A device built around laptop components tends to use less energy than a simple GPU running continuously. This unit handles gigabit speeds effortlessly.
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Darxes57
06-09-2016, 08:48 PM #3

It’s likely to consume a lot of CPU and power for an OPNsense setup. A device built around laptop components tends to use less energy than a simple GPU running continuously. This unit handles gigabit speeds effortlessly.

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ketman34
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06-10-2016, 05:19 AM
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Feedback accepted. I’ll opt for a lower-spec APU, review its power draw, and look into more eco-friendly options if needed.
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ketman34
06-10-2016, 05:19 AM #4

Feedback accepted. I’ll opt for a lower-spec APU, review its power draw, and look into more eco-friendly options if needed.

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