Building a server
hi guys...i was wondering if you could help me with the compatibility of the parts i was thinking about getting for computer that will work as a server...heres the list:
XPERT 128 Video Card
ASUS (Pentium III, 370) TUSL2C 815EP Chipset ATX Motherboard with Audio
40 BG IBM hard drive
Intel 440 FX Chipset
256MB RAM
Intel Pentium III (370) 1.0GHz PC133 FSB Processor
THANKS
nike_guy_man posted this at 03:37 — 9th June 2002.
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Why do you need a video card?????
) 256 RAM? Probably need more. I dont think a P3 would be worth it... I'd suggest getting an AMD processory though
What kind of stuff are you putting on it? 40 GB (BG
kb posted this at 12:57 — 9th June 2002.
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yea...lol, i meant GB...how much RAM you suggest? and dont i need a video card to run the images on the monitor? why wouldnt a P3 be worth it...
mairving posted this at 17:43 — 9th June 2002.
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I would agree with most that has been mentioned. Your server specs would depend upon what you plan on using the server for. Is this a webserver, fileserver? Running Windows, Linux?
I would recommend a separate but cheap video card. SCSI or IDE would again depend upon what you would be using the server for and how much money that you have to spend. If money is no object, go for SCSI. You will probably need two NIC's. I tend to prefer those by Intel myself over others. I also tend to prefer AMD since you get a little more band for the buck. RAM is like money. You can never have too much.
Mark Irving
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kb posted this at 20:44 — 9th June 2002.
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hahaha...i like that one "RAM is like money. You can never have too much." anyways...i think i will be running RedHat...i'm a newbie at this server stuff, so is that what you would reccommend?
mairving posted this at 01:21 — 10th June 2002.
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RedHat is the most popular choice for a 'Nix based server. Good support and plenty of info on it. I personally prefer Slackware but RedHat is all right.
Mark Irving
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kb posted this at 15:07 — 10th June 2002.
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but its ok for someone who has never used UNIX before...?
and what would you guys reccommend, getting a server from a place like Gateway, and adding to it myself (its my first time building a computer)...or doing it all myself?
mairving posted this at 16:40 — 10th June 2002.
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Well you will still have to learn a lot. Get a good book to learn with would be advisable. Using Linux is a good one to start with.
If you want to build a system like you want, they only way to go is to build it yourself. That way you can get exactly what you want on the system. It is also easier to troubleshoot system problems.
Mark Irving
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kb posted this at 00:15 — 11th June 2002.
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ok thanks!
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