DocWardo
10-11-2002, 05:47 PM
I am considering upgrading the processor in my desktop machine, which will give me an athlon xp 1700 to play with. If I do this I want to build a new linux box to crunch Dist. Folding on. Not going to be overclocking or anything, as I really don't want to screw with extra cooling (I wouldn't mind a quiet rig). that I am going to also install apache and a couple of other packages on so I can also use it as a test webserver for a couple of other projects I'm working on for work.
my question is: I know many of you have built these grand farms of machines and I would assume you have done so fairly inexpensively. any tips on what mainboard, etc. to go with? Heck even some tips on a cheap compact case would be appreciated. how about a reputable place to get a nice barebones rig to put the processor and some ram in.
-Doc
my question is: I know many of you have built these grand farms of machines and I would assume you have done so fairly inexpensively. any tips on what mainboard, etc. to go with? Heck even some tips on a cheap compact case would be appreciated. how about a reputable place to get a nice barebones rig to put the processor and some ram in.
-Doc