Help me pick a CPU/Mobo

[david at thekramers.net (David Kramer)]

Bob Mariotti wrote:
>> My main concern nowadays is noise since the baby took over my computer 
>> room and now all my computers are in the living room. So I like the 
>> shuttle boxes with the no CPU fan + small power supply (here's the one 
>> I have: http://global.shuttle.com/Product/Barebone/SK21G.asp , but my 
>> preferred dealer doesn't carry Socket754-based Athlon64s anymore, or 
>> this particular bare-bones kit, so YMMV). Matt

Hmm.  I have a friend who bought a Shuttle a long time ago, and it was 
pretty loud.  Glad to see they've improved them.

> I'd really take a close look at the Shuttle XPC units again.   
> www.ewiz.com offers very competitive pricing, quick shipping and have 
> most models in stock.

I can see why you would want a small form factor case if it's in your 
living room, but I have plenty of space for mine.  I have an Antec case 
that's very quiet that I'll reuse for the new server.

> I currently use about a dozen Shuttles for productions servers but my 
> favorite is an Athon64 X2 3800 dual core with 2GB RAM, 250GB HDD and 
> DVD/RW.   I run Kubuntu on it and its GREAT!

Don't the shuttle cases have less airflow than a mid or large tower? 
That doesn't cause you problems when running 24/7?



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