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+title: Sun Ultra 98 Build
+subtitle: Building my linux workstation
+author: Eric Taylor
+lang: en
+toc: true
+enable-response: true
+---
+## Specs
+
+- MB: Gigabyte Vision D-P Motherboard B550
+- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3800X 8 Core 16 Thread
+- RAM: 64GB System Memory 2x32GB DDR4-3200 PC4-25600 2Rx8 ECC
+- GPU: Radeon Pro WX 9100 (Vega 64) 16 GB HBM2 Memory
+- STORAGE: 1TB SK Hynix Gold NVMe M.2
+- PS: EVGA P6 850 watt 80+ Platinum
+- CASE: Sun Microsystems Ultra 27
+- [Kingwin USB ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K0RPTN0?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details)Other: Kingwin USB hub/media reader on the front panel
+- 4 port Intel NIC
+- OS: Fedora Workstation
+
+> Inspiration for this build came from [Sun Ultra 24 - Reborn](http://mroach.com/2020/08/sun-ultra-24-reborn/)
+
+## Exterior
+
+[![Case Exterior](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_10_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_10.jpg)
+
+[![Front IO](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_09_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_09.jpg)
+
+[![Rear IO](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_07_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_07.jpg)
+
+Got the case real cheap it is a little scuffed up but  otherwise in good shape. I may try and touch up the scratched paint  someday if I can get a good color match.
+
+
+## Desktop
+
+[![Desktop](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_06_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_06.png)
+
+[![Visual Studio Workspace](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_05_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_05.png)
+
+
+## Interior
+
+[![Case Interior](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_04_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_04.jpg)
+
+[![Heatsink and RAM](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_08_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_08.jpg)
+
+[![Wire Harness](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_03_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_03.jpg)
+
+The case was really easy to build in however I did run into a few sags:
+
+1. Most of the cables for the front panel didn’t reach their location on the motherboard necessitating the use of extensions.
+2. Front panel power connector required a custom pinout adapter.
+3. No place to hide cables.
+
+[![CPU Heatsink and Powersupply](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_02_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_02.jpg)
+
+[![Front Fan](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_01_thumb.png)](./../files/img/sun_ultra98_01.jpg)
+
+I didn't have the correct size fan for the front so I just zip tied it on.
+
+For a workstation motherboard I am a little disappointed that there isn’t  more PCIE slots.  With a video card an and NIC I have only 1 slot left  at the bottom of the case.
+