Need your help to choose server Board

[boyz]

Well i want to build a small server to share files, host a website and share music but i need to build an expensive server so i have two board to choose from. Thanks

ECS P6STMT

Tyan Trinity 400 (S1854)

 

[mechBgon]

If you still need a CPU then also consider an AthlonXP or Duron, with an Asus A7N266-VM.

Also, are you sure it's prudent to run a website that shares "files" and music?

 

[boyz]

LOL......... No I am not running a website sharing music or files. Just a plain website

 

[Sunner]

ECS is cheapo brand with hit or miss quality.

Tyan is a well known manufacturer of high quality mobos used in servers and workstations.

Sounds like an easy choice to me

 

[boyz]

Originally posted by: Sunner
ECS is cheapo brand with hit or miss quality.

Tyan is a well known manufacturer of high quality mobos used in servers and workstations.

Sounds like an easy choice to me

Yes I Totally Agree With you on that one but Tyan have a bad taste in design. I have two other mb below, compare to tyan which one would you pick ?


Asus® A7V8X-X, Socket A, Via KT400 / VT8235 Chipsets w/ 8X AGP (ATX) - On-board Lan and Audio

Asus® P4XP-X, Socket 478, Intel 845D Chipsets (ATX) - On-board Audio and Lan, Combo DDR & SDR RAM, w/ 2 USB 2.0 Ports

 

[boyz]

When i look for a server board what qualities do i look for and what brand do you recommend, any suggestions are most welcome. thanks

 

[boyz]

What are the minimum requirements for a small server and what type of os is most recommended.

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: boyz
What are the minimum requirements for a small server and what type of os is most recommended.

It kind of depends. Here's what I'd call a very small server: now THIS is small