On Tue, 2002-07-30 at 10:16, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > On Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Gavin Rollins wrote: > > > Dear Experts, > > I'm planning on building a Server for my School, here are the parts I plan on > > using, please give me your feedback on my selection of parts list. > > > > CPU: Celeron 1.8GHz 478 pin > > MB: ASUS P4B533/WA > > Memory: PC2100-512/CL2 > > HDD: MAXTOR MX4G120J8 (120GB) X4 > > FDD: NEC1231H /NEC > > CD-RW: BCE4012M (for got the maker..sorry) > > VIDEO: XPERT 2000 B/K (ATI) > > LAN: NIF-100R REALTECH > > BOX FAN: D12A-12PHA (sorry again for got the maker's name) > > > > I you know for sure that these parts are bad, please direct me to the url for > > more information.. thanks for your help and GOD BLESS ALL, near and far! > > > > Nothing seems "wrong" with the parts, but they still may not be > appropriate for your needs. What will the machine be used for? > Other things to consider: > How will you perform backups? > The RealTeks tend to be cheaper NICs and you could pay a penalty in > performance. Without knowing the needs of the server it's impossible > to say if this is a factor. > > Are these drives SCSI or IDE?
If it is a straight file server, you don't need a 1.8 GHz processor, storing and retrieving files take very little CPU over head, you would be better to sink your money into your file I/O subsystem. If it is a DB server then depending on your load, you might be better off going to a lower MHz dual process or system. Two 900 MHz processors can be better that a single 1.8 GHz if the DB software can support SMP. All my servers use 3com cards, the 905, widely used, good support. Bought an Intel card once on a moment of weakness, it died a horrible death, have yet to have one of my 3com card ever die (your mileage may vary). I have a realtec built-in in my laptop, and I find it a pain some times, almost enough to switch back to my 3com PCMCIA 10/100 card. -- ...Rob ===================================================================== Robert Goshko Axis Computer Consulting Services, Inc President Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada http://www.axis-dev.com/ Supporting the Revolution In Your World ===================================================================== Registered Linux User #260513 1:14pm up 4:32, 2 users, load average: 0.02, 0.04, 0.09
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