- Sep 27, 2011
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Hello all, I've lurked here for a while but just signed up this evening. Nice community you guys have here, I hope to be a constructive part of it.
Anyway, I recently came into possession of a free computer which is a little dated but not too bad -- Athlon x64 dual core, but lacking much memory, integrated graphics, etc. It could use some upgrades, though. Since I just bought a new laptop, I don't have the funds to build a whole new server computer. My intention is to upgrade this one piece by piece, starting with the case and power supply. I figure I need to build a strong foundation before adding more components into a (currently) tiny case with a tiny power supply.
My end goal is to have a home file, Subversion, and database server that doubles as a Linux development desktop (currently have Fedora 15 installed). I won't need a super-powered graphics card since I'm not gaming on it, so I don't need a super-powerful power supply to drive it. However, I do plan on having four or five hard disks.
I found this case on Newegg, which appears to be inexpensive but 5 eggs and has six 3.5" bays for plenty of hard drives: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case. Is there a better deal out there, given that I am going to load this thing up with hard drives, and therefor will need good cooling?
As for the power supply, my main desktop has an Antec TruePower and I have been satisfied with it -- it runs very quietly, reliably, and has provided good value. Would this one be adequate for my needs? Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W.
FYI -- I will be replacing the motherboard, CPU and RAM during the next upgrade, but that's a topic for the future. I just want to make sure the case/PS are adequate for future upgrades as well.
Anyway, I recently came into possession of a free computer which is a little dated but not too bad -- Athlon x64 dual core, but lacking much memory, integrated graphics, etc. It could use some upgrades, though. Since I just bought a new laptop, I don't have the funds to build a whole new server computer. My intention is to upgrade this one piece by piece, starting with the case and power supply. I figure I need to build a strong foundation before adding more components into a (currently) tiny case with a tiny power supply.
My end goal is to have a home file, Subversion, and database server that doubles as a Linux development desktop (currently have Fedora 15 installed). I won't need a super-powered graphics card since I'm not gaming on it, so I don't need a super-powerful power supply to drive it. However, I do plan on having four or five hard disks.
I found this case on Newegg, which appears to be inexpensive but 5 eggs and has six 3.5" bays for plenty of hard drives: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case. Is there a better deal out there, given that I am going to load this thing up with hard drives, and therefor will need good cooling?
As for the power supply, my main desktop has an Antec TruePower and I have been satisfied with it -- it runs very quietly, reliably, and has provided good value. Would this one be adequate for my needs? Antec TruePower New TP-550 550W.
FYI -- I will be replacing the motherboard, CPU and RAM during the next upgrade, but that's a topic for the future. I just want to make sure the case/PS are adequate for future upgrades as well.
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