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Old 12-05-2003, 06:04 PM   #1
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Motherboard/CPU recommendations


hello,

our Samba file-server (running Debian 3.01) needs a new mobo and CPU, and i'd like some recommendations. we'd like to have an AMD CPU, at least 1GHz, but no more than 2GHz (don't have too much $$$.)

what is a good mobo to get with an AMD CPU? we had a lot of problems in the past with mobos that have all the integrated garbage, like sound and LAN...so i'd like to stear clear of those. the only devices we have are a SCSI card, video, and ethernet. also, we have PC133 SDRAM.

thanks!

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Old 12-05-2003, 10:10 PM   #2
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Server Hardware

Keep the AMD for a gaming system.

Grab a Compaq deskpro small form factor case with a P11 or P111 processor, load up 128MB RAM and an 80GB hard disk and you have a server that will file/print and internet share for 70 people (E-smith server comparison, Debian is faster)

Small form factor sits/hides anywhere
cost is about $260 AU
Reliable, very reliable

Only draw back, can not disable halt on keyboard error on all models.

Intergrated sound , intergrated intel pro 100 NIC, 3 PCI slots, supports upto 80GB hard disk (maybe larger).

Intel processors run cooler than AMD whcih improves server life and reliablity.

Happy Hunting

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Old 12-05-2003, 10:38 PM   #3
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it's got the integrated stuff b/c it's micro-atx, but if it were me, i'd probably take a chance on this MSI board:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...=BROWSE&depa=1

the reviews there all say it supports linux really well and is stable as h3ll. pair that up with a 1.4 duron for $36 and a $10 HSF, and you've got your server for under $100.
 
Old 12-05-2003, 11:09 PM   #4
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maybe my initial post wasn't clear.

we already have a server up and running, i just want to upgrade the CPU and motherboard. i DON'T want integrated sound, ethernet, or anything else. i want a reliable motherboard, with no bells and whistles, and a CPU to go with it.

i've already got a NIC, video card, SCSI card, HDD, and RAM. just need recommendations for a CPU/motherboard combination for a Debian server.
 
Old 12-05-2003, 11:26 PM   #5
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just b/c a mobo has integrated components doesn't mean you have to use them. that mobo is inexpensive, takes sdram, and many people have recommended it as extremely stable. good luck at least finding a current mobo that takes sdram and doesn't have anything integrated. i guess try ebay. gl
 
Old 12-06-2003, 08:09 AM   #6
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Mobo recommendation

Hi. I just built my brother a machine using the Chaintech 7AJA2. It's a via-based AMD board that uses SDRAM. It'll take up to a 2600, I believe (266 Mhz chips). I put a 2100 in there with some left over RAM, a SCSI card (Initio-based) and a ATI 7000 and it was a very nice system. I used that board because it's the same on I have on an older computer I gave to my daughter when I built a new one last month. I had Slackware and Red Hat on there for a couple of months each (Slack a lot longer). I got several other distros to work fine, but didn't keep them (Vector, Mandrake, SUSE, Knoppix, and FreeBSD). It does have integrated sound, but I never had a problem with it. I guess you can always choose not to use it. You can find that board for under $50.

As for the CPU, you might want to check out this article:
http://www.anandtech.com/cpu/showdoc.html?i=1927&p=1

They do a shoot-out of the budget chips (under $100) and AMD kicks Celeron keister. Even the 1.6 Duron outdoes the Celeron 2600. So if you want good and cheap, that's an option. You should be able to buy the pair for $100 plus shipping.

Have fun,

joe f.
 
Old 12-07-2003, 06:37 AM   #7
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I've got an asus a7v with a 1.1 Athlon and I couldn't be happier with it, its stable, got nothing onboard and takes up to a 2Ghz with a fsb of 200Mhz. Pc133 Ram.
 
Old 12-07-2003, 08:58 PM   #8
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thanks everyone for the suggestions. i may have found what i need on eBay.

grimslater, do you know the exact model name for that board?
 
Old 12-07-2003, 10:13 PM   #9
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I am using gigabyte 7DXR MB

Socket A for AMD Athlon™ /Duron™ 200/266MHz FSB processors

Supports up to 3GB DDR SDRAM ( 2GB unbuffered memory )

1 x AGP Pro slot with an extra power-in socket

gigabyte 7DXR MB

My sound card work good with linux
(Mandrake Linux , Redhat , Suse )
 
Old 12-10-2003, 07:41 PM   #10
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ok, i'm going with the Gigabyte Motherboard and the AMD Athlon . thanks again for everyones input.

i know AMD's tend to run a little hotter than others. what kind of fan or heatsink should i get for this particular model?

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Old 12-10-2003, 08:55 PM   #11
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that is very good mother board .
but Ac97 audio have prloblem with linux (Mandrake 9 , Red Hat 8 , suse 8.1 )
Only you can install AGP 4x & Faster On it .
this MB Have 2 Version 7s748-L
& 7s748

AMD recommended components for AMD Athlon™ XP processors

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Old 12-10-2003, 09:14 PM   #12
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if i was planning on using sound or video on this server then that would be bad huh?

thanks for the AMD link!
 
Old 12-11-2003, 04:51 PM   #13
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Quote:
Originally posted by scarr3d
ok, i'm going with the Gigabyte Motherboard
doesn't that mobo have onboard sound? it's just a little confusing trying to help, because you said you didn't want onboard sound. you even got snippy about it:

Quote:
Originally posted by scarr3d
maybe my initial post wasn't clear.

we already have a server up and running, i just want to upgrade the CPU and motherboard. i DON'T want integrated sound, ethernet, or anything else.
so yeah, i guess your initial post wasn't clear.
 
Old 12-11-2003, 06:11 PM   #14
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oh, sorry if that seemed snippy. i just try to keep threads from being obscured and twisted in another direction. =]

it's almost impossible to find a board w/o onboard sound. the one i chose happened to have the least amount of onboard stuff. (just the sound chip.)
 
Old 12-11-2003, 08:12 PM   #15
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Nvidia onboard graphic card , Nvida & Creative onboard sound card working in linux.
like this asus MB
A7N266-VM

with mandrake 9 all thing work good (sound , Graphic )
only you can not play 3D game

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