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newbuilder14

11-01-2006, 08:23 PM

Here are the parts I am ordering tonight, please let me know of any issues/recommendations you may have (particularlly the server).

Server:
Asus K8N-DL
AMD Opteron 270 (1 for now - is this okay with 2 sockets?)
2x1gb Corsair ECC Registered PC3200 RAM
150gb WD Raptor

Security Alarm Server
Asus A8N-VM
AMD Athlon 64 3200+
512mb Corsair VS PC3200
80gb WD SATA

Work Computer
Asus P5L-MX
1gb Corsair VS PC5300
80gb sata

I personally think they are both alright, but I always love suggestions. :)

whubbard

11-01-2006, 08:36 PM

Does the alarm server need that much RAM, or HD memory. Might save a few bucks by downgrading.

Also have you considered RAID for the server, just so that you can have a back-up hard drive in case one gets corrupted.

newbuilder14

11-01-2006, 09:25 PM

Thanks... I will bring up the idea of RAID to my father, may come in handy.

newbuilder14

11-01-2006, 10:09 PM

Bump... I need to order this now so I get it by the weekend...

Alaron

11-01-2006, 10:41 PM

Please don't bump so soon.

All of your part selections look fine as they are.

The 'work computer' needs a CPU. ;)

Mr.Ferrari

11-01-2006, 10:46 PM

Why a raptor? If you need speed for the server you need scsi. Otherwise stick to a reliable 7200rpm sata drive I say..

What about powersupplies..?

newbuilder14

11-01-2006, 10:46 PM

:) Thanks, I bought the two desktops. I will buy the server sometime soon.

Ferrari why get SCSI when it is less than 1ms latency gain, and timings are similar. SCSI and Raptor are both 10k RPM, and I don't really see the need to spend $300 on an adapter card either unless you can convince me it is a huge performance boost.

Mr.Ferrari

11-01-2006, 10:52 PM

All im saying is, the money would be better spent on 2x7200rpm drives for reduncy, rather then one so-so reliability fast drive.

The speed difference between a proper 7200rpm drive (seagate 7200.10) and a 150 raptor is minimal at best. The only time you will notice the difference is during windows boot up.

And scsi with a proper controller and drives, can yield much higher perf. boosts then the jump from 7200rpm to 10k produces.

Not saying you should go scsi, actually for your needs there is probally no use at all for it, was just trying to make a point.

newbuilder14

11-01-2006, 10:53 PM

I appreciate it. I think I will probably go with 2 Raptors in RAID 1.

whubbard

11-02-2006, 03:36 AM

(I like the raptor) :p

Also, I'm hoping you got a processor for your work machine!!

newbuilder14

11-02-2006, 06:30 AM

Pentium D 805 - I really like them. Good price/performance and does not run too hot.

glc

11-02-2006, 07:40 AM

Mission critical servers should be running RAID 5 on a hardware controller card.