[Tfug] $2K fileserver

[Brad Becker]

On Tue, 24 Oct 2006 23:08:08 -0700, Robert Hunter <hunter at tfug.org> wrote:

> 3Ware 9550SX-4LP controller: $300
> 5 x Western Digital SATA2 WD5000KS hdd: $900
> Antec SLK3800B tower + 400W PSU: $85
> 3Ware RDC- 400-SAT drive cage: $200
> Intel E1000 gigE server NIC: $100
> Tyan 2466N dual socket-A mobo + 2 x AMD Athlon MP 2400+: $600
> 2 x Corsair 512 GiB ECC memory: $150

Nice job.  Surprised you're able to get away with just a 400W psu.

MP Athlons are older tech consuming more power than the newer A64 line and  
that case, built like a tank (I've got 3 similar ones), handles 120mm fans  
front & back.  Are they installed and is ventilation adequate?

Brad Becker