Re: [zfs-discuss] Upgrading my ZFS server

2008-12-08 Thread Joe S
I did not use the Marvell nic. I use an Intel gigabit pci nic (e1000g0). On Sun, Dec 7, 2008 at 2:03 PM, SV <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > js.lists , or anyone else who is using a XFX MDA72P7509 Motherboard --- > > that onboard NIC is a Marvell? - Do you choose not to use it in favor of the > I

Re: [zfs-discuss] Upgrading my ZFS server

2008-12-07 Thread SV
js.lists , or anyone else who is using a XFX MDA72P7509 Motherboard --- that onboard NIC is a Marvell? - Do you choose not to use it in favor of the Intel PCI NIC? Marvell provides Solaris 10 x86/x64 drivers on their website, I was hoping the Marvell works in Opensolaris, because 97% of the AMD

Re: [zfs-discuss] Upgrading my ZFS server

2008-08-29 Thread Joe S
Just an update to this thread with my results. To summarize, I have no problems with the nVidia 750a chipset. It's simply a newer version of the 5** series chipets that have reportedly worked well. Also, at IDLE, this system uses 133 Watts: CPU - AMD Athlon X2 4850e Motherboard - XFX MD-A72P-7509

Re: [zfs-discuss] Upgrading my ZFS server

2008-08-23 Thread Joe S
While I wanted the Intel Core 2 Duo confuration, it was too much money. Even when I substituted the processor for a low power wolfdale, the E7200. The Intel option cost $126 more than the AMD/GeForce option. I was up to $457.88 with shipping and tax. Also, in some power benchmarks, the AMD 4850e d

Re: [zfs-discuss] Upgrading my ZFS server

2008-08-22 Thread Brandon High
On Fri, Aug 22, 2008 at 1:30 PM, Joe S <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I picked the 790GX of the 790 series because it has integrated video. The 790GX is a high-clocked 780G, so look at that chipset as well. The boards are slightly cheaper, too. If you're not overclocking or running Crossfire, there'