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Need Advice On WHS Hardware Configuration

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I finally decided to build myself a Windows Home Server. I would consider myself a beginner at building a computer but felt that building a WHS would be a good start. Here is the config I came up with. Please let me know your thoughts.Processor: Intel Pentium E6300 Wolfdale 2.8GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80571E6300 - RetailPower Supply: Rosewill RV350-2 350W ATX 2.2 Power Supply - RetailBased on my config, is there anything that raises a red flag or that I should be concerned about? Thanks,Friday, June 5, 2009 4:13 AM
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Looks ok for me (although you will not get Windows Server 2003 drivers for some of the components, in this case try Windows XP versions).
During installation you will still need a DVD drive to install WHS (not always USB drives will work), and mouse + keyboard.
Best greetings from Germany
Olaf- Proposed as answer by kariya21Moderator Friday, June 5, 2009 11:09 PM
- Marked as answer by Jonas Svensson -FST- Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:27 AM
Friday, June 5, 2009 1:11 PMModerator -
Since Windows Home Server is a 32 Bit OS, the 32 Bit drivers are the only possible choice.
Best greetings from Germany
Olaf- Proposed as answer by kariya21Moderator Friday, June 5, 2009 11:09 PM
- Marked as answer by Jonas Svensson -FST- Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:27 AM
Friday, June 5, 2009 1:33 PMModerator -
Thanks for the quick response. There are 3 types of XP drivers for the motherboard. XP Home, XP Professional, and XP Media Center. Which drivers do I use?
It doesn't matter, they are all the same.- Proposed as answer by kariya21Moderator Friday, June 5, 2009 11:10 PM
- Marked as answer by Jonas Svensson -FST- Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:27 AM
Friday, June 5, 2009 11:10 PMModerator
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Looks ok for me (although you will not get Windows Server 2003 drivers for some of the components, in this case try Windows XP versions).
During installation you will still need a DVD drive to install WHS (not always USB drives will work), and mouse + keyboard.
Best greetings from Germany
Olaf- Proposed as answer by kariya21Moderator Friday, June 5, 2009 11:09 PM
- Marked as answer by Jonas Svensson -FST- Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:27 AM
Friday, June 5, 2009 1:11 PMModerator -
Do I need just the standard Windows XP drivers or the Windows XP 64 Bit Drivers?Friday, June 5, 2009 1:18 PM
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Since Windows Home Server is a 32 Bit OS, the 32 Bit drivers are the only possible choice.
Best greetings from Germany
Olaf- Proposed as answer by kariya21Moderator Friday, June 5, 2009 11:09 PM
- Marked as answer by Jonas Svensson -FST- Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:27 AM
Friday, June 5, 2009 1:33 PMModerator -
Thanks for the quick response. There are 3 types of XP drivers for the motherboard. XP Home, XP Professional, and XP Media Center. Which drivers do I use?Friday, June 5, 2009 1:40 PM
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Thanks for the quick response. There are 3 types of XP drivers for the motherboard. XP Home, XP Professional, and XP Media Center. Which drivers do I use?
It doesn't matter, they are all the same.- Proposed as answer by kariya21Moderator Friday, June 5, 2009 11:10 PM
- Marked as answer by Jonas Svensson -FST- Saturday, June 13, 2009 2:27 AM
Friday, June 5, 2009 11:10 PMModerator