[CentOS] OT: Hardware upgrade help
Thomas Dukes
tdukes at sc.rr.com
Wed Aug 24 00:21:38 UTC 2011
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> [mailto:centos-bounces at centos.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Dukes
> Sent: Tuesday, August 23, 2011 8:18 PM
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> Subject: [CentOS] OT: Hardware upgrade help
>
> I would like to upgrade my system to a 64 bit machine. I'd
> like to find a bare bones platform to build on. I'm not
> looking to spend a lot of money on this as it is a home
> system. I looked on the CentOS sponsor page but only saw
> hosting services.
>
> I haven't kept up with hardware in years so I'm dumber than
> dirt on what's out there. I would prefer a desktop so I can
> stack it. Don't think I need to do the Xeon as that would be
> overkill for a home user.
>
> This would be replacing my 'server' so I need PCI slots for
> an additional NIC and a 32 bit video capture card used for
> zoneminder. Not sure what PCI express is or if my cards would
> work in those slots. Yep, I'm running 8 yrs old machines, IBM
> NetVistas. :-(
>
> Any help or referal to a sponsor would be greatly appreciated.
>
> TIA,
>
> Eddie
PS If any of youu have any 2 or 3 yr old machines for sale, let me know as
well.
Thanks!!
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