Fast networking on a Mac is way too expensive. I fixed that.

All it takes is fixing a few design flaws.

Mentioned in this video (some links are affiliate links):

- Generic OCP 25G Thunderbolt Adapter: https://amzn.to/4vGLjDG
- Dual 25GbE TB Dock: https://store.raidendigit.com/products/lightone-25gbe-thunderbolt-docking-station
- Sonnet Twin25G: https://amzn.to/4tVqlAM
- Atto ThunderLink: https://amzn.to/48Tj0cG
- Aluminum Heatsinks: https://amzn.to/48DSiVn
- Noctua NF-A8 80mm 5V fan: https://amzn.to/4gUpZqK
- Noctua NA-FC1 Speed Controller: https://amzn.to/4vQq8iB
- Generic USB 5V fan (louder but cheaper): https://amzn.to/4cCM6OS
- 3D print - 80mm fan duct: TODO
- 3D print - Noctua 80mm fan grill: https://www.printables.com/model/1098017-high-efficiency-noctua-80mm-fan-grill

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Contents:

00:00 - 25G Thunderbolt is too expensive
00:38 - A cheaper option
01:06 - Need more fiber in my network diet
01:37 - 25G on a Mac - 2 problems
03:04 - Prusa and Noctua to the rescue
04:06 - A better way for fan power
04:50 - The blood sacrifice
04:56 - Keeping things cool
05:37 - How's 25 Gbps?