dondi_2006 wrote:
Hello,
thanks to all who quickly answered my question about 64 bit Fedora.
If, as you explained, the only thing missing now is Flash support and
there are no kernel/drivers issues of any kind, I guess it's OK for me.
I had initially thought to Pentium M for the case below, but looks like
some AMD 64 bit chip with the right chipset would be equally good or
better (just tell me if I'm wrong).
As said in previous message, I will need this box for heavy openoffice stuff, web browsing, email plus lots of software compiling and video editing (no gaming). And it's very important to have it always silent,
and using as little energy as possible when not in interactive use.
Now I'd appreciate your help to figure out the best CPU/Chipset/
motherboard mix for the scenario below. Yes, most of the theoretical
info could be found online, but I would really feel better having
feedback from expert Fedora users. Datasheets and reviews tell you
only so much, especially when actual compatibility and real usage
with a given distro are concerned. So, here are the specs:
* MicroAtx (bigger cases would simply not fit in my current space :-( )
* 100% Fedora Linux/FOSS compatible (BIOS included?)
* lowest possible power consumption
* balanced system, that is compensate for not using the fastest possible
CPU with faster chipset, ram, drives
* possibility to lower clock frequency and/or suspend (SATA) drives when
nothing heavy is going on, or for regulating fan speed according to
temperature
* on board audio and video (DVI output would be nice, but not necessary)
* at least 2 GB of RAM (which type is best?)
* PCI express slot(s) in case of future expansions
Thank you so much for your help,
Webber
Dual core AMD for video.
There was a review of different processors being tested that put the
dualcore AMD's on top for both processing power and energy efficiency.
I only look at ASUS boards myself.
IEEE ports and sata.
If you are going to be doing video editting, I would be looking at a
bigger case to allow for additional HD;s in the future. This will be
important.
I would also get nVidia for video card.
I have seen some water cooling but a leak occured and toasted the MB.
Search for ultra quiet info on Google to select your fans and case.
Also location can make a big difference. I found that my home
computer has a frequency that it produces that resonated on the desk
which made it louder. A piece of foam fixed that problem. :)
