My server rig build

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 01:29 AM

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811164089

HDD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136195

Board/GPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128090

DVD:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827135151

PSU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371013

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820208353

And Im gonna use my old Windsor 4200+ X2. This is just a server for my friends/clan. Im gonna set it up next to me.

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 01:51 AM

Does this look so good no one has to comment on it

xmountainxlionx · Apr 27, 2008, 02:03 AM

needs more petabytes

BarbaricSoul · Apr 27, 2008, 03:12 AM

what game?

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 03:40 AM

TF2 and CoD4

philbrown23 · Apr 27, 2008, 04:25 AM

you would think with it being a server, you would want more storage space, like at least 250gb, thats what I would do, you can get decent 250gb hdd's for like 75 bucks

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 04:33 AM

Its only gonna run a dedicated server for TF2 and CoD4 not like a webpage or w/e.

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 05:08 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371013

That PSU is alot cheaper but who makes Antec Basiq's? Also I heard E-Power was really good.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817101035

What do you guys recommend?

erocker · Apr 27, 2008, 05:10 AM

For a server, stick all of your money into the board, gpu, and HDD's. A quad core would be nice.

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 05:11 AM

I will but I need to get a cheap psu. Antec Basiq 350w 19$, Epower 400w 19$, or Silverstone 350w 35$.

p_o_s_pc · Apr 27, 2008, 05:14 AM

Antec

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 05:15 AM

Who makes the Basiqs tho cause this thing will be on 24/7 365.

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 05:18 AM

Ok I just found out FSP makes them so they must be pertty good. 350w should be more than enough for those parts too

AsRock · Apr 27, 2008, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShadowFold

TF2 and CoD4

Not sure about these games but i hope you have a old GF 400 or some thing as some game servers require DX8\9 v cards with xx amount of ram. Some times there is work arounds though.

So maybe have a look in to that.

erocker · Apr 27, 2008, 05:30 AM

For a PSU get a PCPower&Cooling for 24/7 no exceptions!!! http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703014

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 05:42 AM

I wouldnt be able to get a Mp3 player or a new cpu cooler if I got that

tough decisions!! What about the 360w?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817703010

Quote:

Originally Posted by AsRock

Not sure about these games but i hope you have a old GF 400 or some thing as some game servers require DX8\9 v cards with xx amount of ram. Some times there is work arounds though.

So maybe have a look in to that.

The 780G comes with a HD 3200

EDIT: Nice the PCPAC 360w fits right into my budget if I drop the floppy drive

ShadowFold · Apr 27, 2008, 05:52 AM

Actually I have a old HP computer thats not in use.. its a M-ATX case so I could drop 30$ off of that and get the PC Power PSU and my floppy drive

I think I might do a log for this build if anyone wants one

suraswami · Apr 27, 2008, 06:02 AM

Frys have this Abit board for $55 after Rebate and tax. http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=384

See if you can get it.

Nice board.

BarbaricSoul · Apr 27, 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suraswami

Frys have this Abit board for $55 after Rebate and tax. http://www.uabit.com/index.php?optio...ge=1&model=384

See if you can get it.

Nice board.

that board doesnt have onboard GFX, the boards he has selected does. He'd have to buy a new gfx card if he got that abit.

JrRacinFan · Apr 27, 2008, 02:06 PM

@Shadow
Can't go wrong with ANY of those PSU's. All of them would be up to the task.

@suraswami
That board is very very nice.

@Barbaric
Yes it does have onboard.

See that VGA port right here:

And there is a DVI port underneath it.

Although, I would still purchase the Gigabyte 780G. Hybrid crossfire at a later date if wanted with that board and an HD3K series card.

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ShadowFold Eligible for custom title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 12,855 (6.41/day) Thanks: 1,381 Thanked 1,681 Times in 1,498 Posts System Specs	Who makes the Basiqs tho cause this thing will be on 24/7 365.

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