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Hardware checklists.

Quick-reference checklists pulled from real FlashRate engagements.

PC build

Before you order parts

  • Confirm CPU + motherboard socket and BIOS version
  • Match RAM kit to motherboard QVL
  • Verify GPU clearance in case
  • Size PSU for sustained load + 20% headroom
  • Plan storage tiers (NVMe / SATA / network)
  • Confirm cooler height in case
AI workstation

Before you order

  • Identify target model and VRAM ceiling
  • PCIe lane count check
  • Cooling for sustained multi-GPU load
  • Quiet vs maximum-airflow trade-off
  • Linux driver and CUDA path validated
  • Power circuit headroom
Network closet

Before the contractor arrives

  • Drop count and faceplate map
  • Patch panel + switch sizing
  • PoE power budget
  • Cable labeling convention
  • UPS and ventilation plan