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I'm thinking of getting some sort of server some time in the future to host my files and be a DVR of sorts.
Now, with the standard "build" method, I am thinking of a Sempron system because some boards support ECC memory. A few Constellation CS drives with error correction seems to be adequate for such purposes. I think I will get a cheap case for now and look into gargantuan cases with a ton of drive bays in the future.
Now, I have a bunch of questions.
Does the Sempron 145 support ECC RAM? I know the Sempron 140 does, but info on its bigger brother is not easy to find.
Should I keep the OS on a separate drive from the rest of the storage?
Should I use a RAID array? If so, is software, fakeRAID, or a separate hardware controller the best for my needs?
What are some other alternatives out there?
Now, with the standard "build" method, I am thinking of a Sempron system because some boards support ECC memory. A few Constellation CS drives with error correction seems to be adequate for such purposes. I think I will get a cheap case for now and look into gargantuan cases with a ton of drive bays in the future.
Now, I have a bunch of questions.
Does the Sempron 145 support ECC RAM? I know the Sempron 140 does, but info on its bigger brother is not easy to find.
Should I keep the OS on a separate drive from the rest of the storage?
Should I use a RAID array? If so, is software, fakeRAID, or a separate hardware controller the best for my needs?
What are some other alternatives out there?