help me build a new server!

[peleejosh]

Ok I am building a new dual opteron system for my friends dad. Let me know your opinion on any parts that you would recommend. Here is what I have so far.

Processors: Monarch Comptuers
AMD Opteron 250 2.4GHz 1MB 64/32 Bit (Retail Box-w-Fan) = $692
AMD Opteron 250 2.4GHz 1MB 64/32 Bit (Retail Box-w-Fan) = $692

Motherboard: Chief Value
Tyan S2895A2NRF K8WE = $458 not in stock anywhere right now.
Nforce 4, dual gigabit , dual pci-e grphics, sata II, etc etc

Ram: Monarch Computers
1 GB (2 pcs 512) DDR (400) PC-3200 REG ECC Corsair
(TwinX1024RE-3200LLPT) = $289.00
1 GB (2 pcs 512) DDR (400) PC-3200 REG ECC Corsair
(TwinX1024RE-3200LLPT) = $289.00

Drives: Monarch Computers
Western Digital 36 GB 8MB 360GD Raptor SATA 10K RPM (WD360GD) = $109.00
Western Digital 36 GB 8MB 360GD Raptor SATA 10K RPM (WD360GD) = $109.00
Western Digital 74 GB SATA 10K Raptor (WD740GD) = $189.00

Video Card: Chief Value
eVGA 256-P2-N376-AX Geforce 6800GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 = $357.00
OR
BFG Tech Geforce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card = $220.00

Case: Monarch Computers
Lian-Li PC-V1200B Plus Aluminum Quiet Tower w/No PS (E-ATX) (Black) =
$199.00 +20 shipping

Power Supply: Monarch Computers
Antec True550 EPS 12V 550W w/Gold Plated Connectors Power Supply = $105.00

DVD: Ewiz
NEC ND3520A 16X DVD+/-RW Double Layer Drive, Black = $50.98

 

[Appledrop]

a server with high end graphics card? Or is it for a gaming server? meh. Either way, i would get 2 one gig modules rather than 4 fivetwelves if possible. Rest of choices seem sehr gut.

 

[Artek]

Nice graphic card for a server! Like Azzy64 said, get 2 one gig modules rather than 4 fivetwelves

 

[peleejosh]

What are the benifits of using 2 x 1 gb modules?

 

[Appledrop]

Originally posted by: peleejosh
What are the benifits of using 2 x 1 gb modules?

I think usually running 4 modules drops the speed down to 333mhz, and forces you to use 2T timing. Although i think with those modules you will have to use 2t anyway. Another (slightly obscure) advantage of 2 sticks, is that its half as likely to have a stick go bad =).

but if it is more than, say $40 cheaper for you to get 4x512, go for it i guess

 

[jose]

1st , What is the server to be used for ???

You can probably get a cheaper build at newegg..

I just built a server w/ the following from newegg:

2 - 248's $478ea
Tyan K8W $426
4 - 1gig cosair reg ecc $139ea
CM Stacker $161
700 Zippy psu $310

Other items included a LSI 320-2x scsi raid controller w/ 8 - 15K Fuj Mau 36g hd's
in 2 - supermicro hotswap enclosures

You may want to consider some type of hotswap enclosure ..

BTW What are their hd's space requirements ???

Regards,
Jose

 

[peleejosh]

server used for files and voice recognition software. Mainly he is rich and wants a top end setup. I wont buy from newegg becuase they charge me sales tax in Tennessee. I thought of the cm stacker also. would it be better for his purposes. Drive space doesnt need to be huge. I though of putting the two 36 gb raptors in a raid 0 mand then using the 76 gb rapotr as a redundant backup.