Bazzite OS + Nvidia Tesla P4: Better than I thought!

In this video, I try to install an Nvidia Tesla P4 GPU in my Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF and install Bazzite OS. Surprisingly, it can game better than I thought. Watch me work around the hardware by making a custom GPU cooling solution and check the results. Is it the cheapest way to build a Linux gaming PC using outdated parts? Let's find out! Featured in NOTEBOOKCHECK https://www.notebookcheck.net/This-su... Fan shroud 3D model file: https://www.printables.com/model/1685... Get your: Nvidia Tesla P4 https://amzn.to/4cEFwbC Dell Micro 65W CPU cooler fan replacement https://amzn.to/4tc9UA0 TP-Link USB WiFI Archer T3U Plus https://amzn.to/3QfuVuX Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF https://amzn.to/4tijTne DDR4 RAM https://amzn.to/4cgikit Intel Core i5-10400 https://amzn.to/4dE74yQ M.2 NVMe SSD https://amzn.to/4tHTlvt How do I install the Bazzite Nvidia image for an Nvidia Tesla P4? Since the Nvidia Tesla P4 is a headless GPU with no video output, I can't install the Bazzite Nvidia image on my PC directly. Potential solutions include: Installing Bazzite on an M.2 SSD using a different system before moving it to the Tesla P4 machine. Installing a standard Nvidia GPU to complete the Bazzite installation, then swapping it out for the Tesla P4. My personal method: Install the Bazzite Intel/General image first, then rebase to the Nvidia version using the following command: "rpm-ostree rebase ostree-unverified-registry:ghcr.io/ublue-os/bazzite-nvidia:stable" My setup gears: Portable monitor: Interhill Q16ZT 16In QHD Mate touch screen https://amzn.to/45SV47U Gaming monitor: MSI G244PE 1080p 180Hz IPS gaming monitor https://amzn.to/4kOiyBn Controller: Dual sense controller Gray Camouflage https://amzn.to/3OvelpW Keyboard: Logitech G515 TKL https://amzn.to/4qr7RpI Mouse: Logitech G304 https://amzn.to/4cepQMm DP to USB C cable https://amzn.to/4qFijK2 Actic MX4 45G Thermal paste https://amzn.to/4vuXxRi 0:00 Intro & Project Goal 1:06 Dell 7080 SFF Internal Tour 1:40 CPU Maintenance & RAM Upgrade 3:16 Nvidia Tesla P4 Specs & Bracket Mod 4:06 Custom 3D Printed GPU Cooling Shroud 5:52 GPU Installation 8:16 How to set Tesla P4 as default GPU in Bazzite 8:58 God of War Gameplay 9:30 Doom Eternal Gameplay 10:09 Counter-Strike 2 Gameplay 10:35 Resident Evil 4 (2023) Gameplay 11:06 Red Dead Redemption 2 Benchmark 12:00 Final Thoughts Description: In this video, I take on the challenge of transforming a Dell OptiPlex 7080 SFF into a budget Linux gaming powerhouse by installing the "headless" Nvidia Tesla P4 GPU and Bazzite OS. Since this 75W server card lacks a built-in fan and video output, I share my workaround using a custom 3D-printed cooling solution and a secondary GPU for display to see if this setup is truly viable for modern gaming. You will see a complete breakdown of the build process followed by real-world benchmarks in titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and Shadow of the Tomb Raider to determine if using outdated server parts is the cheapest way to build a high-performance SFF gaming PC today. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases. This means that if you make a purchase through my affiliate links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. #itggear #diy #bazzite