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I dont see any standard connection to connect to monitor? Am i missing somehting? Do I need VGA adapter? :( Its weird. I have EVGA 8600 GTS e-GeForce 256MB video card, is it compatible with this motherboard? Here are the connections for this motherboard: link

Thanks for the suggestions. For now I will go with external drive back up for my web sites and projects. I am sure windows support automated backups on particular folders.. I will take a look at that. Thanks,

any help?

Thank you all. Yes, I need RAID 1 for protecting sensitive data from hard drive failures. or Is it simpler to attach external hard drive and do daily backups? Can I setup RAID 1 after the configuring the system? Or Do i have to do it before installing the operating system? I dont need my...

I primarily use it to protect my software projects, web sites(No, I dont host from this server) and videos. I am not sure what type RAID i need also. I have just started reading about RAID. If my MB support basic RAID, that would be enough probably.

My system build is going to be: GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3P Rev. 2.1 Intel Quad Q6600 Processor Antec 300 Case Antec 430 EA Power Supply 4GB RAM 1TB Hard disk Windows 2008 server (Heroes Happen here copy) My questions are: 1. I heard Windows 2008 wont expire after one year, is that true...

I dont do any gaming, so i dont need video card. But i consider onboard video mb in the same price range with good reviews.

Thank you, do u suggest decent brands in that price range (80-100). I was going with AMD 5000+ plus, but with intel quad is only around 100$ more. So I think this is no brainer. edit: Also what is the difference between p43 and p45? edit2: how is...

I have read many threads about the motherboard for this processor, but most of these are very od and suggested mb's not for sale anymore. Any suggestions? My setup is: Antec 300 case Antec 430 EA PS 4GB RAM Windows 2008 server 1TB Hard drive & 250GB DVDRW I primarily use this for...

I am planning to build a PC for educational purpose. I am going to VSTS, CS3, RAID for my software projects. Here is the hardware I gathered so far: Antec 300 Case AMD 5000+ Processor 1TB Hard Drive (Do I need two hard drives for RAID setup?) Antec 430 PS 4GB RAM Windows 2008 Server...