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- May 1, 2003
Hi guys,
I am considering building a server for my home LAN. It will be used as a domain controller, print server, file server, and gaming server. Because I want it to be stable, I do not plan to overclock it. I do, however, want it to be very fast, particularly when serving up UT2003. I plan to use high-end air cooling. I already have a Chenbro Genie case with an Enermax EG465 431w PSU. and I will be using Windows 2000 Server for the OS.
I was considering the MSI K7DMaster-L, having heard good things about its performance. I planned to run dual MP2200s with 1 GB of RAM. What I would like to know is what else should I consider? What type of drive array? Should I use an IDE RAID controller? If so, how to configure? What other recommendations can you make regarding setup?
Lastly, I intend to use this server on occasion to host LAN parties, so any advice regarding other equipment I should consider would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I am considering building a server for my home LAN. It will be used as a domain controller, print server, file server, and gaming server. Because I want it to be stable, I do not plan to overclock it. I do, however, want it to be very fast, particularly when serving up UT2003. I plan to use high-end air cooling. I already have a Chenbro Genie case with an Enermax EG465 431w PSU. and I will be using Windows 2000 Server for the OS.
I was considering the MSI K7DMaster-L, having heard good things about its performance. I planned to run dual MP2200s with 1 GB of RAM. What I would like to know is what else should I consider? What type of drive array? Should I use an IDE RAID controller? If so, how to configure? What other recommendations can you make regarding setup?
Lastly, I intend to use this server on occasion to host LAN parties, so any advice regarding other equipment I should consider would be appreciated.
Thanks.