Amithlon Computer

[Ranchu]

I'm contemplating building a dedicated Amithlon computer and would like to know what components to use.

[Ranchu]

Are the VIA Eden's supported? I'd like to build it into a nice mini ITX case.

What sort of CPU and how much RAM would I need? I've got some bits and pieces here including a GeForce 256 card - would that work OK?

[Ranchu]

Thanks for that. Just a few more questions:

- is CPU speed important and can you tell the difference between say a ~1ghz one or a 2ghz one in normal use?

- 1gb RAM!!! Can you actually use all that?
- I notice you have a 3com nic - does it work properly in Amithlon i thought only ne2000 ones work?
- the nForce has a built in GF2 MX have you had any luck getting it to work in Amithlon?
- Does the IDE work in bus master mode or PIO 0 or whatever its called?
- Geforce 256 = original Gefore so it should work, right?

Um that's it!

[Ranchu]

Gary,

I've got an Athlon XP 1600+ chip lying around but no mobo. What would be your recommendation for a board to match up with CPU that will run Amithlon properly? I definitely DO NOT want to run in PIO-0 mode!

Also what Intel boards/chipsets are good choices in case I decide to go that way? (Had bad experiences with VIA in the past.)

[Ranchu]

Would I notice the difference between say:

P3 ~1GHz
Athlon 1600+
P4 3.06GHz?

Sort of wanting to build a box that will last into the future...

[Ranchu]

Has anyone got a link to a list of supported hardware and kernels?

[Ranchu]

Gary,

Thanks - that's exactly what I was looking for.

I have some webspace on a USA server you can use for free if you want.

Email me if you are interested: cholmes(at)internode(dot)com(dot)au