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    Linux hardware showdown!!!

    I'm torn between getting the GA-M61P-S3 with a Athlon 64 X2 3600+ or the BLKDG965WHMKR with the cheapest core 2 duo. This will be used for a linux based file server (probably ubuntu) to be used with software raid and 4-5 hard drives. I may decide to use to use this as my mythtv backend as...
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    Need a motherboard that meets two requirements

    I'm working on a storage server, and was initially thinking about purchasing a raid card, but I realized that if I spend a bit more, I can just purchase one with more sata connectors and not have to worry about spending 200+ on a pci-express controller and just go with software linux raid. So...
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    Best networked color laser...

    My mom, being a teacher, prints out a lot of documents. I've been telling her to go with a laser printer for years, and finally have gotten through to her. She insists on color for printing out powerpoints and the the like. So what would you guys recommend for something in that price range...
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    Hardware raid v. Software Raid v. linux raid

    I'm going to be building a file server using a raid 5 with 3-5 hard drives (and planning to expand to more drives in the future) that will host dvd rips, documents, and file backups as well as other media. I'm curious as to whether or not I should go with a hardware raid solution like the Areca...
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    Critique my server build +upgrade to gigabit

    Just wanted to hear your guys thoughts on this before I order. This is going to be for storage and backup on my home network for documents and dvd rips. Although I'm probably going to be switching my mythtv backend to the board as well. So, is this a good choice for a motherboard and cpu? So...