I recently bought a Netgear R7000 that I was planning to flash to DD-WRT as part of my migration to more open source software. After doing some looking around it seems a very popular alternative is to build your own router out of older spare hardware. I have an intel e8400 combo that isnt getting any use, but that makes me wonder if the extra power consumption will make it a viable option for the long term. Couple excessive power intake with an older Antec case and a couple 120mm fans and the size/noise is a turn off also.
I am completely new to the Atom based processors as I havent had any real reason to read into them before now, would this be a better route? On a ~$400 budget could a secure wifi router/firewall be acheived? Will this also be able to be used a file server or is that another box entirely?
As I said I have little experience in this field. Am I on the right track by trying to get an Atom CPU, or will my e8400 serve me just fine?
Thanks!!
I am completely new to the Atom based processors as I havent had any real reason to read into them before now, would this be a better route? On a ~$400 budget could a secure wifi router/firewall be acheived? Will this also be able to be used a file server or is that another box entirely?
As I said I have little experience in this field. Am I on the right track by trying to get an Atom CPU, or will my e8400 serve me just fine?
Thanks!!