I currently have a Acer Aspire SA85 that is not in use at the moment so I am thinking of turning it into a Backup Server and VMWare Server.
Here are the Specs of it (Thanks to Ciao ;) ):
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Acer Aspire SA85 - Celeron D 352 3.2 GHz
General
MPN: 92.CF870.U83
Type: PC
Product Form Factor: Mini tower
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 42 cm
Height: 36 cm
Localisation: United Kingdom
Processor
Type: Intel Celeron D 352 / 3.2 GHz
64-bit Computing: Yes
Installed Qty: 1
Max Supported Qty: 1
Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Mainboard
Chipset Type: SiS661FX
Ram
Installed Size: 256 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology: DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed: 400 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC3200
Storage controller
Type: 1 x Serial ATA - integrated
Storage controller (2nd)
Type: 1 x IDE - integrated
Storage
Hard Drive: 1 x 80 GB - standard - Serial ATA-150
Hard Drive (3rd): None
Optical storage
Type: DVD±RW (+R double layer) - IDE
Card reader
Type: 9 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card
Monitor
Monitor Type: None
Graphics controller
Type: Integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor: SiS Mirage
Video Memory: Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Manufacturer's product description
The Aspire SA85 is the smart choice for PC buyers who need ample performance and exciting entertainment capabilities. With its proven Intel processors and plentiful expansion options, the Aspire SA85 delivers enduring dependability, multimedia entertainment features and various expandability options.
Audio output
Type: Sound card - integrated
Sound Output Mode: 5.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards: AC '97
Speaker(s): 2 x right / left channel
Input device
Type: Mouse, keyboard
Telecom
Modem: Fax / modem - integrated
Networking
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free):
* Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
* 2 ( 1 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
* 3 PCI
* 1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA775 Socket
* Memory
* 1 ( 1 ) x AGP 8x
Interfaces:
* 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ( 2 in front )
* 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
* 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
* 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
* 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
* 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 2 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front )
* 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
* 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
* 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front )
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: CE, NEMKO
Power
Device Type: Power supply
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software: Cyberlink PowerDVD , NTI CD-Maker Gold Edition, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, Norton Antivirus 2006
General
MPN: 92.CF870.U83
Type: PC
Product Form Factor: Mini tower
Width: 18 cm
Depth: 42 cm
Height: 36 cm
Localisation: United Kingdom
Processor
Type: Intel Celeron D 352 / 3.2 GHz
64-bit Computing: Yes
Installed Qty: 1
Max Supported Qty: 1
Cache memory
Type: L2 Cache
Mainboard
Chipset Type: SiS661FX
Ram
Installed Size: 256 MB / 2 GB (max)
Technology: DDR SDRAM
Memory Speed: 400 MHz
Memory Specification Compliance: PC3200
Storage controller
Type: 1 x Serial ATA - integrated
Storage controller (2nd)
Type: 1 x IDE - integrated
Storage
Hard Drive: 1 x 80 GB - standard - Serial ATA-150
Hard Drive (3rd): None
Optical storage
Type: DVD±RW (+R double layer) - IDE
Card reader
Type: 9 in 1 card reader
Supported Flash Memory Cards: CompactFlash Card type I, CompactFlash Card type II, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Microdrive, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, SmartMedia Card, xD-Picture Card
Monitor
Monitor Type: None
Graphics controller
Type: Integrated
Graphics Processor / Vendor: SiS Mirage
Video Memory: Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Manufacturer's product description
The Aspire SA85 is the smart choice for PC buyers who need ample performance and exciting entertainment capabilities. With its proven Intel processors and plentiful expansion options, the Aspire SA85 delivers enduring dependability, multimedia entertainment features and various expandability options.
Audio output
Type: Sound card - integrated
Sound Output Mode: 5.1 channel surround
Compliant Standards: AC '97
Speaker(s): 2 x right / left channel
Input device
Type: Mouse, keyboard
Telecom
Modem: Fax / modem - integrated
Networking
Networking: Network adapter - integrated
Data Link Protocol: Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
Expansion / connectivity
Expansion Bays Total (Free):
* Front accessible - 5.25" x 1/2H
* 2 ( 1 ) x internal - 3.5" x 1/3H
Expansion Slots Total (Free):
* 3 PCI
* 1 ( 0 ) x processor - LGA775 Socket
* Memory
* 1 ( 1 ) x AGP 8x
Interfaces:
* 6 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 PIN USB Type A ( 2 in front )
* 1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
* 1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
* 1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
* 1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
* 1 x audio - line-out - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 2 x microphone - input - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front )
* 1 x audio - line-In - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
* 1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
* 1 x modem - phone line - RJ-11
* 1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T - RJ-45
* 1 x headphones - output - mini-phone 3.5mm ( 1 in front )
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards: CE, NEMKO
Power
Device Type: Power supply
Operating system / software
OS Provided: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Software: Cyberlink PowerDVD , NTI CD-Maker Gold Edition, Adobe Acrobat Reader 7, Norton Antivirus 2006
I am thinking of getting the following:
http://misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTool...=0&NoMapp=0 (For hot-swapping backup hard-drives)
http://www.pcnextday.co.uk/products/Produc...tCode=1209-2080 (For replacing the noisy CPU Cooling fan in the PC at the moment)
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=608660 (To control the speed of the fans)
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http://www.tekheads.co.uk/s/product?product=607807 (To control the speed of the fans and to monitor temperature inside of the case)
http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo...roductID=657355 (9 5.25" bays and 250mm side fan) More info
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http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/ProductInfo...roductID=723373 (11 5.25" bays and 250mm side fan) More info
I need some large, cheap hard-drives. Large as in Gb not as in MM or even Metres
Thanks in advance and I'm sorry about the large amount if test and links
I do know some stuff about Linux).