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RArocks12

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Hey everyone, a little bit of a different build. My old web server died recently and I would like to replace it with something small, and energy efficient. It will be running a wordpress blog and a few other miscellaneous web projects so it doesn't really have to be anything too powerful. Thanks in advance!

1) What will you be doing with this PC?
Hosting a low-traffic personal web site, programming projects (nothing too crazy)
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'd like to keep it around a few hundred dollars if possible.
3) Where do you live?
Upstate NY
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. Please be very specific.
CPU, RAM, Case, Power Supply
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Not reusing anything
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
Will be running headless once it is all set up.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Within a few weeks if possible.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
Would like integrated graphics to save cost.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
Will be running Linux.
 
 
I wouldn't recommend an AMD chipset for use in Linux. They're not necessarily *bad*, I've just had a lot more quirks on every non-Intel chipset I've tried to use Linux on. I'm not too keen on buying LGA775 hardware at the moment, but I still think it's a better choice even given the upgrade issues and lower performance for your dollar. Intel stuff 'just works' in Linux, and I can't say the same about anything else.

Intel BOXDG43GT LGA 775 Intel G43 Micro ATX - Intel quality, nice Intel onboard NIC

Intel Pentium E5400 - cheapest with V-T

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066

Antec NSK 4480B II Black - I can't get enough of these Antec NSK combos. Costs the same as a really cheap case and quality PSU, but you get a quality case *and* quality PSU instead. Great value. Plus they look good and run very quiet.

Add hard disks as appropriate for your needs. I wouldn't do RAID, unless you want RAID-1 for reliability. Get the appropriate WD blacks you need.
 
The key thing of note is that Intel's Socket 775 boards and processors have reached end-of-life (EOL) status. Unless you're going to stick this system into a closet for a few years without any intention of touching the board, processor, or RAM, I wouldn't necessarily go that route either.

IIRC, in the past, many people have used Linux on AMD-based systems with little trouble (keenan's issues notwithstanding).
 
Yeah, the 790 reportedly works without any major issues, but if you look around you can find various reports of erratic and/or poor SATA performance. These are the kinds of things I've seen for years with pretty much everyone but Intel's chipsets, and it's not even isolated to Linux, the issues just seem worse there. If the improved performance/dollar is worth potential issues and possibly poor SATA performance, it's probably a worthwhile tradeoff. The Intel stuff is always a sure thing.
 
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