Want a new home server, with an intel atom.

submitted by solder0 from (self.Linux)

Do I need a xeon for a hobby server running slackware, with no virtualization? I want to run things on actual hardware. I want to host a small web server, and maybe some other things.

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[–]C3P0 4 insightful - 5 fun4 insightful - 4 fun5 insightful - 5 fun -  (0 children)

You'll need at least one core with a base clock speed of at least 500 Mhz.

[–]JasonCarswell 2 insightful - 3 fun2 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 3 fun -  (0 children)

I don't understand. Are you asking for a computer, advice, or...?

I will also be starting my own server this year, ideally this winter/spring, depending.

IMO, we should start a /s/NoviceServerHosts sub for those of us hosting our own stuff, especially for decentralized solutions.

[–]rik_1088 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

If the load is light an atom will be enough. I run a file server/gateway/torrent client on an ARM SBC and it runs well.

[–]solder0[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

The Denverton C3000 looks pretty good, actually. Still kinda expensive, I hope it's quiet. I'm looking at small form factor chassis from supermicro.

[–]solder0[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

I keep thinking that the X7SPA-HF-D525 motherboard is a decent choice, provided that it doesn't die in a year.

Edit: Forgot to mention, recent reviews on it are sparse.