cool_runner Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I plan on redoing my unRAID server before upgrading to the Pro version. Below is my parts list CPU: Intel Celeron 420 Conroe-L 1.6GHz Motherboard: ASUS P5B-VM DO Memory: CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR2 800 (this was from a desktop I upgraded) Controller cards: PROMISE SATA300 TX4 PSU: CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX 550W Case: CM Stacker Any comments, particularly on the CPU are appreciated. Thanks. Link to comment
cool_runner Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 someone please help me out. I really need advise on the CPU Link to comment
Billped Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 someone please help me out. I really need advise on the CPU CPU advice - go cheap. Any modern processor will suffice as it is not the critical path item. Tom recommends a 2GHz processor. Bill Link to comment
cool_runner Posted November 19, 2007 Author Share Posted November 19, 2007 Thanks Bill. I have narrowed my choices down between two processors Intel Dual-Core E2140 Intel Celeron 420 Conroe-L Between the two I noticed that the Celeron 420 has a TDP of 35W, whereas the E2140 has a TDP of 65W. However the E2140 has Enhanced Intel Speedstep® Technology which should help with power consumption. Price difference is around $15, but what is more important to me is power consumption. Any suggestions as to which will use lower power? Link to comment
cool_runner Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 If anyone is interested with the hard drives spun down i get an idle reading of ~85W and with 5 drives spinning ~115W during a parity check ~120W Link to comment
nightfly Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Thanks I am interested - is that reading with the Celeron 35-watter or the Dual-Core 65w? My parts list is almost identical to yours (although I'm just buying the innards and getting a case here in India - so no CoolerMaster for me) and I'm wondering why you needed the Promise Card - need more than the 7 (+1 E)SATA drives - or am I missing something? Also how'd you get the power reading? Kill-a-watt? Wish I had something like that in 220 here, since power consumption is a huge factor for me with 6 hours of daily power outages (run on batteries). Link to comment
limetech Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Kudos! on your power supply choice, since it has a single +12V rail Link to comment
cool_runner Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 Thanks! I remember your posts recommending a single rail PSU Link to comment
JRS Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 cool_runner - I'll second nightfly's question, which processor is that reading with? It would be good to know if you are running with the 1.6 celeron and are satisfied with its results. Link to comment
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