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I want to set up a simple home router/server running arch and was looking for a nice small and cheap box that could do the job. I've been looking at fit-pc and it looks fine, but it has way more than I need - including audio and graphics. I basically need an OK CPU, decent memory and a reasonably sized drive. Most importantly 2 ethernet ports.
I'll probably only have to connect it to a keyboard/monitor for installation and (possibly) occasional maintenance. This is another problem with the fit-pc - I'd have to buy a converter cable for my analogue monitor. It will be running a firewall, proxy and a web filter. Possibly in the future a small blog - although hopefully not.
The fit-pc might still be an option since it's relatively cheap, but I wondered if anyone had any decent alternatives they could recommend?
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I've been running a linux server on a Shuttle KPC45 for a couple of years now. It comes with 1 PCI slot for an extra NIC. Powerconsumption is as low as 55 watts and it does the job. It is a barebone so you'll have the choice to keep the costs down. I run a celeron 240, 1,8 GHz and 1 gig RAM.
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swanson:
Searched for the price of Shuttle KPC45 in amzazon, 333$. Is there a cheaper option?
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Thanks for the reply - I'm seeing newer models available nice and cheaply on ebuyer.com - although I think that's UK only
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I was thinking, ¿would it be enough with a so called Nettop class computers? Like the EeeBox PC.
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I was thinking, ¿would it be enough with a so called Nettop class computers? Like the EeeBox PC.
Do they have 2 NICs?
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I can recommend cheap yet usefull asus p5b-deluxe , it have dual gigabit NICs (1 pci-e and 1 pci bus) 6 sata II ports also it works with achi pretty well. It is nice old and cheap hardware with only 1 bad side ( it does not have integrated VGA)
O' rly ? Ya rly Oo
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Look in their site, there are a lot of models:
http://event.asus.com/eeepc/microsites/ … tions.html
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Look in their site, there are a lot of models:
http://event.asus.com/eeepc/microsites/ … tions.html
And they all read 'Giga LAN x 1'. OP needs 2 ports.
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cybertorture:
Very nice. But I'm wondering if there's some posibility to pay no more than 150$. I know I'm demanding a lot, but the fact is to spend the less money posible.
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cybertorture:
Very nice. But I'm wondering if there's some posibility to pay no more than 150$. I know I'm demanding a lot, but the fact is to spend the less money posible.
http://www.globalscaletechnologies.com/ … plugs.aspx
It may be too complicated and underpowered for your needs.
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