Re: [LUG] Home server

[bad apple <mr.meowski@xxxxxxxx>]

On 06/04/13 22:09, Daniel Robinson wrote:

Cheap to build home server with low power requirements, just add HDDs

Intel Celeron 420 - 1.6 GHz 35W
TDP<http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330900959537>
   £3.59 Ebay

ASROCK 775I65GV<http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/asrock-775i65gv-matx-desktop-computer-motherboard-with-accessories-93260560.htm?from=googleshop_uk#pic>
                            £4.99 Ebay

2GB (2x 1 GB) PC3200
DDR400<http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/320742125273?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&cbt=y>
          £11.76 Ebay

Casecom CM-262
<http://www.ebuyer.com/265747-casecom-cm-262-shiny-black-microatx-case-cm-262>
                              £12.26 Ebuyer

CiT 350W 12cm 24 Pin
PSU<https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/4517836119525555192?hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=CiT%20psu&oq=CiT+psu&gs_l=serp.3...39419.42671.3.42952.7.7.0.0.0.0.98.642.7.7.0...0.0...1c.1.8.psy-ab.wfA1J6dAz6w&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.44770516,d.d2k&ion=1&biw=1217&bih=870&sa=X&ei=Z4tgUbD-EKGI0AX7l4HQBg&ved=0CFcQ8wIwAg>
               £14.70 Amazon

Total : £47.30

Now, whilst I totally agree that putting your own hardware together is a great way to build a bargain machine, this is just ridiculous... Especially if you're building a server designed for 24/7 operation. This low-end, second hand old crap is going to fail very rapidly. Additionally, that Celeron 420 is execrable - single core, no HT, no VT extensions... just, no, seriously, no.

Recipe for disappointment!

Cheers

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