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petreza
09-30-03, 07:15 PM
What is the cheapest mobo (i875) with Intel CSA GigaBit LAN ?

I plan to setup a file server with gigabit conection and 4x 160GB drives in RAID 0 or 5. Because either one of the gigabit or the HDs can saturate the PCI bus, I would like to have the gigabit on a separate "channel" and that is where the i875 comes in.

Penguin4x4
09-30-03, 08:15 PM
Actually there are some Springdale chipsets that feature CSA, such as Albatron's PX865PE PRO II and MSI's 865PE Neo2-FIS2R. Right now the MSI is the best value, at $142 (NewEgg). :)

Z_oc
10-03-03, 10:02 AM
For an 875 chipset based board with CSA GbE and great stability you can go for the Intel D875PBZLK. It's price is very resonable at $145 shipped. Buy the retail version and enjoy Intel quality and 3 years warranty.

For a "real server board" u can choose the Intel S875WP1 with 1 x CSA GbE, 1 x 100 base NIC, ATI Rage Video, SATA RAID 0, 1. Will cost u around $220.

The S875WP1 version with a 4 port SATA RAID controller for RAID 0,1, 10 will cost around $250.