Need a new server board, maybe CPU.

[jtusa]

Right now running a P4 1.7Ghz and an Asus P4T(Socket 478) as my file/web/email server at home. I'm wanting to do a RAID5 setup and was going to use the 3Ware 7506-4LP card(not purchased yet, so this isn't set in stone). However, the card is 64bit so I won't be able to use it on this board since it's only 32bit PCI(am I correct in thinking this?).

So I either need a new board that's Socket478 that will support the 64bit PCI card, a new board and CPU that will support the 64bit PCI slot, OR a new board(and possible CPU?) with a solid built in RAID chip that's Socket 478.

What do you think I should do?

 

[jtusa]

bumpity bump bump

 

[Matthias99]

Please don't bump threads in <12 hours.

I'm almost certain their cards are backwards compatible to 32-bit PCI. VERY few PCI cards are 64-bit-only.

 

[Vegito]

That is correct.. I dont see many 64bit mobo supporting a 478 chip.. you probably need to go xeon for that..

 

[jtusa]

Nevermind, I'm an idiot, just found the compatibility list and had my board listed. You were correct Matthia, is it 32bit compliant.