Every now and then you have to take things in hand and sort out computers. Its like spring cleaning, its also about as interesting as spring cleaning. I have recently got a new work computer. Long time overdue, but it was worth the wait. Should prove things massively. So, time for a computer inventory and some sorting out.
Retiring the old work machine means that I have an excellent case for my home server. It also has a much better power supply. The old PSU was having trouble starting all the HD up at boot and I wanted to add another 2TB. The new PSU and case is better, quieter and has enough power.
Possible upgrade to the server is on the cards. I think it would benefit from a new m’board and CPU/Ram. I am thinking a low power Celeron (35W). This would have a two fold effect on power consumption, as it would remove the need for it having a GPU (as it does currently), and the CPU would be less. Its main jobs are backup and music server, so its not over taxed. In the future I think it I will move some database tasks to it.
Current machines:
- Work: Intel i7 3930K, 64GB, 120GB SSD, 2TB HD.
- Home WS: 4x Opteron 8360SE, 32GB Ram, 150GB HD, 750HD.
- Home Desktop: AMD Phenom II 1090T, 8GB Ram, 30GB SSD, 500GB HD.
- Server: AMD Athlon 4050 (45W), 4GB Ram, 150GB Sys. 4TB Storage.
- Windows Box: AMD Athlon 6000+, 4GB Ram, 320GB HD.
Possible upgrades. I have 3 500GB HD that I think I will add to the Home WS, I also have an ATI 6850 GPU that could go in that. The Home Desktop could do with a CPU boost, perhaps an AMD FX 8350. The Windows box is long overdue for an upgrade really. I just don’t use it very much at all. I am thinking of moving the GPU out of the WS into it. If I get back into music production then I might upgrade. That or I might save up for a Mac Mini. 😛
