I have always wanted to use one of these PCs for a server. Anyway, some recent events (including a broken laptop) have really pushed me to get one NOW because I need a new PC that I can use in the mean time while this visitor is staying in my room and I can't touch my PC (and I am an addict you know). Anyway, this will be an iTunes/web/FTP/Windows share server so it doesn't need to be that great. I pretty much decided on getting one that supports an Athlon XP because of their cheapness.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...6-101-216&catalog=3&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=0
I am looking at the above and probably a 1700+ CPU. I have heard that these PCs get hot but does that mean that the fans are overworked and are loud too? This PC will be on 24/7 and probably in my room so I need something quiet. All the fans in my PC are like 24db or below. Quietness always took precedence over overclockability.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...6-101-216&catalog=3&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=0
I am looking at the above and probably a 1700+ CPU. I have heard that these PCs get hot but does that mean that the fans are overworked and are loud too? This PC will be on 24/7 and probably in my room so I need something quiet. All the fans in my PC are like 24db or below. Quietness always took precedence over overclockability.