Help me build a sub1k server

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killa62

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I probably need a dual core processor, or dual processor system with 2 gigs of ram.
Also, this will be used around once a month for a lan party, so a "good" pci-e vid card is perferred.

no need for monitor
needs to be close to 1k
what i have so far

Opt 165 - 300
A8n-e- 100
2x1gb ram 3 4 4 6 - 160
dedicated gig-e lan card - 10-20
harddrive - 2x 300gb maxtor SATA (free)

still need psu, vid card, and case

you can critique my setup above
 
For a game server, you will surely want a decent GigE NIC. Processor looks good. If it were me I would not attempt the RAID those hard drives.

As for a case, I like the Antec cases.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129166
This case has a 430W PSU that comes with it. I have a similar case and PSU and have been very happy with the combo.

Edit: Nevermind on the Case/PSU. If you are going to use an ASUS motherboard dont chance getting that PSU. The NeoHE and ASUS boards are having issues when mixed.
 
killa62 said:
I probably need a dual core processor, or dual processor system with 2 gigs of ram.
Also, this will be used around once a month for a lan party, so a "good" pci-e vid card is perferred.

no need for monitor
needs to be close to 1k
what i have so far

Opt 165 - 300
A8n-e- 100
2x1gb ram 3 4 4 6 - 160
dedicated gig-e lan card - 10-20
harddrive - 2x 300gb maxtor SATA (free)

still need psu, vid card, and case

you can critique my setup above
Click to expand...

Make sure you pick up a PCIE Gigabit lan card. If you get a PCI one you will be limited to the PCI bus speed.
 
any problems with my setup?
should i get 1 gig of faster ram rather than 2 gigs?

Pci-e gig-e cards are sold out on newegg.
anywhere else to buy?

why should i not raid the HD?
is my mobo stable enough for servering?
 
If its jsut going to be a game server, and not actually having games played on it, you don't need a fast video card at all, To save money you could just get a mobo with integrated video.

Also, I'd get RAM with some better timings.
 
ill be using this server to PLAY games once a week

the other times, it will be unused and be servering games and prolly a small forum
 
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