Building a server

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TheCase

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Hi,

I have never built a PC before just added some more RAM and changed graphics card, nothing much. I want to use this PC as a server, web server I think ... maybe later on a VOIP server so it needs to be powerfull. Can anyone tell me what they think of this build

http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/132272
I guess I dont need to buy a audio card or graphics card as the motherboard has one and it doesnt need to be good its only a server, also I need to plug my wired router in, looks like its got the ethernet socket though
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-200-AM
http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/120608
I might not need this much power but I might add some more RAM on the computer at a later date. Would I need more power, or is the 380W pointless
http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/116755
Is the RAM compatable with the motherboard
http://www.ebuyer.com:80/product/127584
Does the motherboard fit in, I guess there all default sizes so they all fit, never built a PC so can you get cases wich dont fit, like line up with the ports
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-022-HI&groupid=701&catid=14&subcat=167

I think that is it. Do I need some kind of heatsink or fan. Do you recommend anything better

Thanks
 
The RAM is compatible with the motherboard and the motherboard will fit in your chosen case and it does indeed have a NIC integrated. That CPU is "Retail Boxed with Heatsink & Fan", thus you shouldn't need to buy a replacement unless you just want the additional cooling capabilities.
 
Yeh the motherboard will come with the sata data cable if it says so, motherboards I've bought have so I'm sure yours will.

So you are right, you don't need to purchase anything extra to get the drives hooked up.
 
TheCase said:
I noticed this computer has got no IDE, it's all SATA looks like ..

That caused me to be lazy and not really pay attention. That motherboard DOES have an IDE controller on it. So you can use that IDE cd/dvd drive you mentioned earlier.

The motherboard will come with an IDE cable too so you won't need to buy the rounded one unless you just want to.
 
The "4800+" has a clock speed which is 200MHz faster. However, the version you have chosen from that seller states it's an "OEM" chip and that likely means you won't be getting a heatsink included with it.

The chip in itself is indeed better. The package is not.
 
Eh, it "supports" socket AM2. Meaning it will conform to the form factor. I don't know enough about Cooler Master's heatsinks (or that one in particular) to say more than this:

I would suggest you either get a heatsink that is reviewed or documented (by a reliable source) as being able to cool sufficiently, or just go the non-OEM route and use the stock heatsink.
 
If you are running this thing at stock speeds or 'slightly' higher you will be fine with the stock heatsink and save money. Decent aftermarket heatsinks cost more than it is worth for non overclockers, so I'd suggest getting a retail processor package.
 
I missread the charges and its fine now. So this is what I have come up with

back to the processor that I started with comes with a fan and heatsink
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-200-AM

and this SATA cd drive to load the OS system, as the motherboard has no IDE I was right at first. Im confusing myself :)

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CD-071-LO&groupid=701&catid=10&subcat=114

Its OEM so I dont get screws or anything? Shouldnt be to much of a problem I'll slot it in wire it up Im sure PSU and Motherboard will supply the cables and then I'll have to find some screws

This is complete. Is this ok. Thanks
 
No problem.

By the way, even if the optical drive doesn't come with screws, other components (especially your motherboard) will likely come with extra screws.
 
When you boot your system, enter the BIOS setup. Refer to your motherboard manual to find the exact location, but somewhere in the Advanced and/or Hardware sections you will see a spot to increase frequencies and voltages.

Just be careful :).
 
man your going to pay a lot for the ram
and you will need ram lots O ram
do you think 4 gb is enough
 
Yes. Any SATA or IDE drive will work. If you go IDE you just have to be sure you don't end up with 3 IDE devices.

You still are talking about the Gigabyte GA-MA69VM-S2 board right? It DOES have IDE, I told you that after I checked myself, then later you again said it didn't. So maybe I'm confused on what board you are getting.
 
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