Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 13:31:40 -0700 From: "Michael W. Akers" <mwakers@home.com> To: "freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG" <freebsd-questions@FreeBSD.ORG> Subject: Computer Selection Rules ( was RE: What motherboard and CPU shall i choose) Message-ID: <01BEFB90.D10C01C0@c67050-a.plstn1.sfba.home.com>
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Ok, Class is in session. Rules for computer component selection for multitasking operating = systems The Motherboard: The following motherboards are known to behave well with multitasking = operating systems: (AT, ATX, and ATX PC-100) * Intel * Asus * Tyan * Iwill Even with these motherboards it is a good idea to stay away from the = ones that have the following built-in: (unless you know exactly what you are doing) * Sound * Networking * SCSI * Video The Video Card: * ATI Tech. (best balance between video and graphics performance, also = highest reliability) * Diamond The SCSI Card: ( for those who like SCSI ) * Adaptec * MyLan The Network Card (NIC): * 3Com * D-Link * LinkSys * Intel Harddrives: SCSI: * Quantum * Seagate * IBM IDE (and variants): * Seagate * Quantum * IBM * Western Digital The Sound Card: * SoundBlaster (all) * ESS The Tape Backup System: * HP ShureStore (all) * Exebyte The Video Monitor: * ViewSonic (all) * Sony (all) * Imag The Desktop Rodent (mouse): * Logitech (all variants) The Microprocessor: * Intel (all) * Cyrix (except MediaGX) (no SMP support yet) (AMD is too flaky for use in multi boot applications, although it will = work with some OS's fine it may exhibit strange behavior, AMD was = designed for the Win95/98 multimedia market)=20 Complete computer systems As for complete computer systems, I strongly recommend avoiding the = following manufactures: * HP (desktops/servers) * Compaq (all) * Acer (all) * Dell (all) * Gateway (high end) For complete computer systems that are safe: * Acma (also does system burn-in, 48 hours at 96-107 deg. F) * Legend Or any manufacturer that will let you dictate what goes into the box. Thermal issues When putting together a computer system that will run a multitasking = operating system it is advisable to pay very close attention to heat = generated by the following items: * Harddrive * CPU * Memory * Main chip set The use of more fans and directed airflow through the computer will = greatly enhance the longevity of the computer, along with adding larger = heat-sinks to various chips. Michael W. Akers M. Akers Enterprises Unix/NT Systems Administration and Systems Integration To Unsubscribe: send mail to majordomo@FreeBSD.org with "unsubscribe freebsd-questions" in the body of the message
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