Hope You all will be fine.

I am new LINUX OS and wants to purchase a SYSTEM that fits for linux kernel 2.6 and highers including basically (RHEL4,SuSE 10).

I want your suggestion relateds these two CATEGORIES and also for some other issues given at the last.
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Category 1
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D945GNTL
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PROCESSOR
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Intel Processor P4 3.2F GHzLGA2MB
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HARD DISK
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Hard Disk Drive 120 GB(SATA)7200 Seagate (8MB Cache)
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RAM
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1*512MB PC3200 400MHz DDR SDRAM (Kingston)
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Casing
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ATX CASING 12 DIFFRENT PANELS TOWERS(300Watt)
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KeyBoard,Mouse
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DELL BRANDED

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CATEGORY 2
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D915GAV
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MotherBoard
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Main Board D915GAV P4 (800FSB)
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PROCESSOR
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Intel Processor P4 3.0F GHzLGA2MB
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HARD DISK
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Hard Disk Drive 120 GB(SATA)7200 Seagate (8MB Cache)
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RAM
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1*512MB PC3200 400MHz DDR SDRAM (Kingston)
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Casing
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ATX CASING 8 DIFFRENT PANELS TOWERS(350Watt) 1950 CHECK
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KeyBoard,Mouse
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DELL BRANDED

I also need to more about the followings

1). COMBO DRIVE

WHICH COMBO DRIVE to purchase that fits in LINUX.

2). MODEM

WHich modem to purchase? and its specification Modem can be

i). Conexent
ii). Rockwall
iii). US Robotics

3). I am living in PAKISTAN where SUMMER Season is long and in june and july summer is at its full swing with 40C to 45C so something about this issue.

Thanks in Advance.

Looking Forward

Aamer Javaid

1. All drives with a atapi interface should work.
2. A external serial modem works without problems under linux.
3. A AMD processor does not run so hot.

I agree on the external modem although many purchased computers come with an internal that will most likely work. 512MB is a good choice on memory. Linux makes good use of memory. I've had very good luck with AMD processors and will stick with them. Most devices work well with SuSE Linux and rarely require you to find or load a driver. You're not looking at anything that might cause you trouble. Its safest to check the web for compatibility before you buy. Manufacturer's sites may not mention Linux, even though their product works with it. Trust this site for all kinds of help.

AMD processors run outstanding in Linux, in fact I have three of them running here. Each is fast, reliable and trouble free.

I likewise would have no hesitation in recommending AMD CPU's. Good luck with the project

Just in case you'd missed it, for checking specific hardware compatibility there's always the LQ HCL.
(AMD works great!)

Hope YOu All will be fine,

1). It was a time that in Pakistan AMD was rejected due to heating problem, at that time it may be suite able for Europe. If you still recommand and have an detail analysis related heating problem Do write,and If you advised to purchase an AMD CPU please describe its specification comparing P4 3.2GHz

2). Please Describe in more detail about External Modem Model. and suggest one.

3). I have heard of COMBO CD/RW/DVD Drive. Is COMBO Completely Compatible with Linux 2.4 or highers.
Could you suggest me one of the manufactures and details about its specification.

Thanks For YOur Comments and Suggesstions.

Aamer Javaid

Dear Keruskerfuerst,

Hope YOu will be fine.

Thanks for your Comments.

YOu have mentioned that "All drives with a atapi interface should work".

IS THERE ANY TROUBLE WITH SATA BARACUDA 7200 RPM.

Thanks In Advance.

Aamer Javaid

Hope YOu all will be fine.

I am still waiting for ur response relateds Modem category and COMBO drive.

Thanks In Advance.

Aamer Javaid

COMBO drives are usually CD/RW and DVD ROM. I have a Sony. Lite-on is another good brand. To my knowledge, all CD and DVD internal drives work with Linux -- no additional driver required. If I were to buy another drive today, it would be a dual layer DVD/RW.

SATA HDD:
If the motherboard chipset (SATA) is supported by the kernel, the harddisk will work. I have mounted 2 SATA HDD from Samsung (SP1614C): they are very quiet, fast and until now I have now problems. I haven´t used Segate HDDs until now.
I cannot recommend Harddisks from Maxtor and IBM (trash).

There should be no problem with the Seagate. As for CPU heat issues, it's now Intel that has heating problems. I just assembled an Intel PentiumD for a friend and I didn't think the heatsink/fan was going to fit in the case Tom's Hardware Guide has some good article on CPUs.

Dear fragos,

Hope You will be fine.

Could you plz tell me more about "dual layer DVD/RW".

And Hope to find a model no along with the menufecturer Name.

Thanks In Advance.

Aamer Javaid

I have a NEC DVD-RW 2510A dual layer burner. This unit works fine. I think the actual unit is NEC DVD-RW 3540A.

I don't understand the technology but basically it doubles the capacity of a DVD out to I believe about 8.5GB. It is backward compatible with all DVDs and CDs. It will also write CD/R and CD/RW. Given only a small increment in price it seems the best bargin with the most capability. With that capacity it becomes an excellent backup media. I'm not sure what's available in your country but I would recommend LiteOn as the manufacture. They manufacture for major brands and have an excellent reputation in the US. The following link points to a product page with the model I would buy.

http://www.pcclub.com/product_detail...temno=A1547019