by the way, more things to say: On Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:30:41 -0500, Dan Langille <[email protected]> wrote: >> I would probably go for a SuperWorkstation (www.supermicro.com), like >> this one for example: >> http://www.supermicro.nl/products/system/4U/7046/SYS-7046A-6.cfm >> >> It's more expensive, for sure, than a combo of Athena case / MSI board,
>> but it surely rocks. > > From Newegg, it's $900 : > http://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?Item=N82E16816101241 that's not the same. NewEgg's one is the 7046A-T http://www.supermicro.nl/products/system/4U/7046/SYS-7046A-T.cfm >> As a cheaper alternative, you might want to consider buying a SuperMicro >> (or Tyan) motherboard to put into your Athena case. > > That may be an option, but if I did that, I don't think I'd be buying > the above board. and going for the athena case allows you to chose a quiet PSU... I've no idea about the real noise produced by SuperMicro workstation. I just know you surely don't want one of their 1U superserver in your house. _______________________________________________ [email protected] mailing list http://lists.freebsd.org/mailman/listinfo/freebsd-hardware To unsubscribe, send any mail to "[email protected]"
