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Subject: Re: hardware for home use large storage
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Dan Naumov wrote:
>> On Sun, 14 Feb 2010, Dan Langille wrote:
>>> After creating three different system configurations (Athena,
>>> Supermicro, and HP), my configuration of choice is this Supermicro
>>> setup:
>>>
>>>     1. Samsung SATA CD/DVD Burner $20 (+ $8 shipping)
>>>     2. SuperMicro 5046A $750 (+$43 shipping)
>>>     3. LSI SAS 3081E-R $235
>>>     4. SATA cables $60
>>>     5. Crucial 3×2G ECC DDR3-1333 $191 (+ $6 shipping)
>>>     6. Xeon W3520 $310
> 
> You do realise how much of a massive overkill this is and how much you
> are overspending?


I appreciate the comments and feedback.  I'd also appreciate alternative 
suggestions in addition to what you have contributed so far.  Spec out 
the box you would build.