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Workshop, Home Cinema & Gym We’re proud to share the final results of our latest project after years of changes, the complete transformation of our old garage into a multifunctional space that reflects who we are and what we do. What was once an empty, unused area is now our fully equipped workshop, a dedicated gym with brand-new fitness equipment, and a comfortable home cinema for downtime. This upgrade has given us a space that’s both productive and inspiring, perfectly suited to our work and lifestyle. It has changed shape a number of times over the years but the photos show how it started back in lockdown and how it looks today in October 2025! A great learning experience applying extensive IT and installation experience to the job while developing new competencies in insulation, soundproofing, and ventilation. https://aelnetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/homecinemagym.mp4

Custom Server & Gaming PC Build This recent job for two clients was a nice clean and reinstall of windows on two gaming PCs. We also replaced the thermal material and gave them a once over to check health status. Both also needed BIOS updates as well.

Custom Server & Gaming PC Build This recent project was a really satisfying one: a pair of custom systems built for a client who wanted the best of both worlds: reliable storage and streaming performance with TrueNAS and Plex, and a high-end gaming experience that doesn’t compromise. Also decent power from the server without an extraordinary price tag was requested, so after some careful research, we selected new components from a slightly older generation delivering great performance without breaking the bank. TrueNAS + Plex Server Build For the storage and media server, we went with a rock-solid enterprise foundation. This system is designed to run 24/7, handle large data loads, and serve up Plex media streams without breaking a sweat. Specs: Case: Silverstone Grandia GD09 Motherboard: Supermicro X11SCA CPU: Intel Xeon Processor E-2226G Memory: 32GB ECC RAM for data integrity Storage: 6 x 8TB SSD Drives for mass storage + 1 x Samsung 1TB Pro NVMe SSD for OS Media: Blue-Ray disc drive Power Supply: Corsair 750W The server build is a simple no-nonsense machine efficient, reliable, and built to last. Perfect for keeping  media safe and accessible while offering more customisation and scope vs a standard NAS bay, though the compact design made drive placement challenging.   Custom Gaming PC Build Next up: a pure gaming beast. This build was all about performance and aesthetics — smooth frame rates, fast load times, and a clean, modern look. Specs: Case: Antec C8 Wood Full Tower Motherboard: ASUS X670E CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D Cooling: Arctic 360 AIO Memory: 32GB DDR5 @ 6000MHz Storage: Dual NVMe SSDs GPU: Radeon RX 9070 XT Power Supply: Corsair 1000W A clean powerful design aimed at high performance gaming with 0 compromises. Quick BIOS setting improvements with EXPOII, and PBO for great undervolt+overclock while keeping power and thermals in check. The end result? Two completely different systems, each purpose-built for its own job; one optimized for reliability and storage, the other tuned for raw performance and visual excellence. Both are clean, efficient, and ready for anything.