thezlog
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- Sep 6, 2011
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This thought process originated from me looking into the AMD Fusion 350 APU setup that is getting a lot of attention. I started wondering how much more one would have to invest to get full (or near-full) gigabit utilization with consumer equipment.
If people could post any configurations they have that allow them to reach the higher-ends of gigabit utilization - say perhaps 85-90% or higher, please post your system info and test method, along with any relevant information.
That being said, I don't yet have all of my parts in for the rig I'm building. I will post the specs of what I've ordered. Keep in mind again that my goal is to build the least-expensive (while maintaining reliability and quality parts) gigabit monster. I'm going to run the system through it's paces and adjust components until a negative performance impact is documented. I'll be populating this system with either 6 or 8 2TB HDDs, but I am getting them through different retailers to avoid same-batch drives,
CPU: Intel i3-2120 3.3GHz Sandy Bridge
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB)
NIC: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter PCIe
PSU: Diablotek PHD Series PHD550 550W (Only 6 SATA rails, so if I go 8 drives I will need to adjust this)
Case: NZXT Source 210 S210-001 Black ATX Mid-Tower
If people could post any configurations they have that allow them to reach the higher-ends of gigabit utilization - say perhaps 85-90% or higher, please post your system info and test method, along with any relevant information.
That being said, I don't yet have all of my parts in for the rig I'm building. I will post the specs of what I've ordered. Keep in mind again that my goal is to build the least-expensive (while maintaining reliability and quality parts) gigabit monster. I'm going to run the system through it's paces and adjust components until a negative performance impact is documented. I'll be populating this system with either 6 or 8 2TB HDDs, but I am getting them through different retailers to avoid same-batch drives,
CPU: Intel i3-2120 3.3GHz Sandy Bridge
Mobo: GIGABYTE GA-Z68XP-UD3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68
RAM: Mushkin Enhanced Silverline 8GB (2 x 4GB)
NIC: Intel EXPI9301CTBLK Network Adapter PCIe
PSU: Diablotek PHD Series PHD550 550W (Only 6 SATA rails, so if I go 8 drives I will need to adjust this)
Case: NZXT Source 210 S210-001 Black ATX Mid-Tower