Advice needed for potential server build.

[Satyrist]

I'm looking at possibly upgrading one box I've been using for fileserver duties, to a s939 build that uses a dual-core cpu.

For such a task as simple fileserving, this is overkill. I was also looking to have it do double duty as a game server, UT2K4, BF2, DC for example...I'd be able to use most of the parts I've got in the current server (ram, ps, drives) for moving over, I was curious if it's even overkill for such a project or not.

Current build:

NF7-S v2
AXP 2500+ stock
1gb Buffalo CH5 PC3200
350W Fortron Aurora PS
64mb Radeon AGP
1 15gb WD 5400rpm (boot)
1 250gb Maxtor 7200rpm 8mb cache (dedicated game servers, patches, etc)
1 Promise ATA100 IDE card

Likely the video card won't make the move over, but I'll probably add an Intel gigabit card for good measure, for the one day that I finally upgrade my network to gigabit. (Won't hurt in any event)

I was taking a look at the new Biostar TForce boards for the upgrade, generally something that already has dedicated onboard video.

I'll probably be playing with Debian/Ubuntu as the OS for fileshares/dedicated game servers.

This look good, or was I correct earlier that this is overkill?

Thx

 

[Satyrist]

up, was on 2nd page. Plz?

 

[Ruffy]

depending on the game server, it might not be enough. Dont really know how intensive those you listed are
for most its alittle overkill. But all seems fine