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Hi,
I whant to build a small fanless 24/7 file server with the Epia 5000 motherboard/cpu combo from NewEgg.com for $92. To the motherboard I will connect two 120GB 5400rpm Maxtors with some mp3-s, avi-s and data-files and 256MB PC133 RAM. To the file server will be connecting 3-4 computers. Also, I plan to connect a scanner to it to share it with the other computers. OS - W2K.
My questions:
1. --- Is there any reason not to go that way?
2. --- If there is, what are your suggestions? - remember - fanless and about $92.
3. --- Should I spend $45 more and get the EPIA-ME6000 because it supports HDs bigger than 137GB?
4. --- Should I run FTP server or just share the folders with the files?
5. --- What fanless, small, and cheap Power Supply would you recomend - it has to be able to handle very small loads - 15W - 25W? - I don't like those 12V PS made specificaly for the Mini-Itx-es - I prefer a regular 110V PS.
6. --- Anything else I might have missed?
Thank you!
I whant to build a small fanless 24/7 file server with the Epia 5000 motherboard/cpu combo from NewEgg.com for $92. To the motherboard I will connect two 120GB 5400rpm Maxtors with some mp3-s, avi-s and data-files and 256MB PC133 RAM. To the file server will be connecting 3-4 computers. Also, I plan to connect a scanner to it to share it with the other computers. OS - W2K.
My questions:
1. --- Is there any reason not to go that way?
2. --- If there is, what are your suggestions? - remember - fanless and about $92.
3. --- Should I spend $45 more and get the EPIA-ME6000 because it supports HDs bigger than 137GB?
4. --- Should I run FTP server or just share the folders with the files?
5. --- What fanless, small, and cheap Power Supply would you recomend - it has to be able to handle very small loads - 15W - 25W? - I don't like those 12V PS made specificaly for the Mini-Itx-es - I prefer a regular 110V PS.
6. --- Anything else I might have missed?
Thank you!
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