c2d disk machine, any objections?

[Johan Ström]

On Nov 23, 2007, at 11:24 , Michael Fuckner wrote:

> Johan Ström wrote:
>
> Hi!
>> Gigabyte GA-G33-DS3R, G33, 8x internal SATA
> be aware that there are just 6 ports on the intel chipset and 2 on  
> a separate one... I don't know if this chipset is working, I turned  
> it off.
>
>> Intel Pro/1000PT PCIe Desktop Adapter 1000BaseT
>> Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 2.67GHz 1333Mhz Socket LGA775, 4MB
> it is the same combination I am using. Runs fine.
>
>> And as I've understood, the Intel network controllers should work  
>> good too right?
>> Also, I'm looking at memory.. I can get 4GB (2x2GB kit) of PC6400  
>> (800MHz) memory for about 116 euro (or ~$170), or I can get PC8500  
>> (1066Mhz which is the mobos max) for.. hm.. cant even find any 2Gb  
>> sticks :/ Dont want any 1Gb sticks, only 4 slots on the mobo..
>
>> Well anyway, will i notice any difference in 800 vs 1066MHz?
> on a fileserver? I don't think so. I don't even think you need more  
> than 4GB.
>
> Regards,
>  Michael!
>
>

Btw if you or anyone else on list have suggestions for other mobos  
I'm all ears!

Thanks again