Recent content by Hawkes

UPDATE: after finishing the load, it does seem somewhat quicker (ie, normal "fast" speed) once I'm actually IN the OS. I still want to ensure my config is optimal, tho. I need "data security" more than speed, so R1 is definitely wanted over R0. I figured putting the drives on different...

I just got a new Abit KR7AR-133 to use as a server, with a pair of Western Digital 120g drives, configured in Raid 1 (Mirroring). I put each drive on it's own channel (cable) on the raid ports on the MB, and a CDROM drive on one of the standard ports. I'm currently loading Windows 2000 on...

I'm getting ready to build out a new server for home. I plan to use an AMD Athlon XP, and HAVE to have RAID (plan on mirroring a pair of 120g drives). Overclocking is NOT necesary at all, but stability IS. I'm leaning towards going with the Abit KR7A-R with a 512M stick of Kingston DDR2100...

OK- a related question -- where are you guys getting enclosures to PUT these rackmount servers in? The cases aren't too expensive, but best I can find for a half rack is $1000... I don't just want a bare rack, I'd rather have an enclosure - preferably a smaller one - no bigger than a few feet...

I'd like to build up and maintain 2-4 "servers" in my house, and want to find smallish cases with decent cooling - quiet would be a plus. I plan on storing them in a closet (one with an AC vent).. ;-) Don't need lots of drive bays (but at least 2 3.5 internal) -- interested in "cube" style...

I always chuckle when I hear about overclocking shortening lifespan of CPU - what IS the lifespan of silicon, anyhow? Still running my Celeron 300A @ 450 as a server here. Going on 4 years, I think. Will probably retire it for a newer AMD proc sometime soon - more to get RAID than to get...

Actually just upgraded my machine from a BH6-II with a P3-933 to a KR7A-Raid with a AMD Athlon XP 1600+ - like you, I have a 300W PS (PC Power & Cooling). System seems stable. Only one HD, CD-RW and a single stick of 512M. If I were to add more stuff (additional HD, DVD drive, etc) I'd...

Verified link above - regular "online discount" is 10% - this will get you an extra 5% beyond that. Running 512M of Crucial PC133 and recently ordered 2x512M for a server I'm building up. Great product, good pricing, free shipping - can' t beat that!

OK, so I just got an Abit KR7A-Raid for Christmas. Looking @ getting the OEM AMD XP 1700 for $145.00 from newegg, but need advice on the cooler for it - I'm NOT going to be overclocking at all - want a QUIET CPU fan that has good cooling. Also curious about power supply requirements - I...

Amazingly, I'm in the exact same boat as the original poster (Except I'm still using a Sony 17sf II!). I've heard very good things about the Viewsonic VG181, but could also buy a NICE 21" CRT for around the same price (~$1000). I'm a pretty avid gamer - is there an issue with playing games...

I had to crank my BE6-II up to 1.8v with a MSI slocket - the ABIT one I received with my system was DOA. A generic slocket wouldn't allow the bump in voltage to 1.8, so wouldn't boot at 850 (only to 1.75). Now that I think about it - what IS the "stock" voltage for the C2-566 - 1.5...

Does anyone use Motherboard Monitor to monitor temps on their ABIT BE6-II? I've got a C2-566 overclocked to 850 - seems stable at 1.8v (with a Thermaltake Golden Orb), but I'm sort of worried about temp - MBM works great on my old BH6v1 board, but when I installed it on this, I get two temp...