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Problem:
The next troubleshooting step implies need for a MB+CPU+RAM.
A Solution:
Buy a used rig as a cheap, not often used, but critical tool. Strip it of the case and PSU, put it in an ESD bag, in a box, on a shelf.
MB have proprietary plugs, or the old standard phased out IIRC early DDR3, or the new standard (old standard + more power pins and connectors). A modern gold PSU likely comes with the adapter to the old standard, serving MBs into DDR2. An adequate tool needs integrated graphics preferably on the CPU (not MB) for reliability; should POST past CPU and RAM; and preferably doesn't need an adapter to the old standard.
One reactive experience like OP costs how much money and effort? Most could proactively set a budget of half and easily find a appropriate test rig. It's cheap insurance.
Angle iron seems like a very poor choice. I'm assuming it's been chosen because it's "free".
How'd it work out? How'd the welding go?
Assuming you're coming from a linear programming and OOP background, then data (incl. SQL) kinda sucks because it's not always clear how to apply existing concepts. But, doing so is absolutely critical to success, perhaps more so than in most OOP environments. Your post isn't funny to me because I'd be laughing at you, not with you.
If a variable is fucked, the first questions you should answer are, "Where'd it come from?" and "What's its value along the way?". That looks a lot different in Python than SQL. But, the troubleshooting concept is the same.
If object definitions were replaced by table/query definitions in planning then you'd probably not have made the initial error. Again, it looks different. But, the concept is the same.
The MB is weak for gen3 PCIe. That's likely not even 5% loss of GPU performance. It's a mistake. But, it doesn't seem worth the money to fix unless there's also other reasons.
If you've trimmed the fat and still are running low on RAM then it's the priority. Page file usage always kills performance. If you're not running low then an upgrade does nothing.
I've a low risk tolerance with my desktop rig. My next upgrades would be a Gold PSU and line interrupt UPS.
When under duress Archer and Janeway are the shallow, emotional humans we often reveal ourselves to be. We throw away our principles as soon as the adrenaline hits, often before. It's relatable.
Picard's how we think ourselves. He's privileged in mature procedure & technology, and has strong external support. He respects justice, law, and principle, then reasons a way to honor all of them in the specific situation. It's thematically Jesus, OT judge meets NT wisdom, and unsustainably inhuman.
It's not fair to compare Sisko. He's lesser Starfleet authority than Archer and Janeway, reasons as well as Picard, he suffered little hope of a life worth living before the series even begins, and Jake's youth prevents too much initial risk. Sisko by far has the best initial situation to be the best of the lot.
Learned a lot looking up products and understanding what you've done. I also realized I've not made myself easy to assist. I'll try again.