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    Workstation build

    John, I checked Provantage - "out of stock", sadly. By the way, are you happy with your build so far? Thanks!
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    Workstation build

    Intel C216 seems to be the best match for the E3-1245 V2. I could find two ATX motherboards with this chipset: the ASUS P8C WS and Supermicro X9SAE(-V). The ASUS motherboard does not have very good reviews, and I have read bad things about ASUS customer service. Supermicro, on the other hand...
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    Workstation build

    I am back. I will probably place the order within a week or two. One significant change - the ASUS motherboard is out, the Supermicro X9SAE-V is in. It's still not easy to find, but some stores have it. I am planning to order it from CompSource. CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1245 V2 ($280)...
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    Stand up? You mean, like, exercise? Horrors! Seriously though, P183 is probably the biggest case I am willing to put on my desk. I can live with the old style HDD cage. Danny and E4g1e - thank you for your input. I will be back before I place the order, just in case something new appears...
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    Workstation build

    Guess what! It IS on sale at Newegg, $99.99 with free shipping. I like the specs, efficiency in particular. X-650 it is for me. Good point. But I plan to keep my PC on my desk, and P280 seems designed to be put on the floor (taller and with all the controls at the top). So, while it does...
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    Good point. I forgot that a 77W CPU will be drawing much less for most of the time. This particular PSU stays above 80% efficiency between 90W and 600W, with a maximum of close to 85% at 200W (according to silentpcreview.com, with some interpolating). How much do you think would my system...
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    Workstation build

    This PC is going to be my Christmas present, so two months it is. Well, closer to six weeks. I asked the question now in case there are any parts that need to be ordered in advance, like the Supermicro motherboard. I will bump the thread before I actually place the order :) Regarding the...
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    Workstation build

    First things first: 1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc In no particular order: - Altium (CAD) - SolidWorks (CAD) - Xilinx ISE (CAD) - Photoshop - Lightworks (video) - WRF (weather forecasting tool, MAJOR number cruncher) - VMWare -...
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