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Foxconn G41AP LGA 775 Intel G41 ATX or Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G

My underpowered beige Astaro 7 box just died and it's time to build something with a little extra room.  I'd like something with 4 or 5 NICs so that I can separate my personal, kids, and research networks.  I found 2 boards that have 5 PCI slots but don't know how to tell if I even have a chance of it working.  I've had a little luck in finding posts about the ICH7 and a couple other traits, but I haven't seen anything definitive or whether they work with Astaro 8 better than with 7.

Does anyone have experience with these or something that will affordably fit my needs?

Gigabyte GA-P43-ES3G
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P43-ES3G LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard
Chipsets

North Bridge
    Intel P43

South Bridge
    Intel ICH10

or

Foxconn G41AP LGA 775 Intel G41 ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813186197
Chipsets

North Bridge
    Intel G41

South Bridge
    Intel ICH7

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0 cybermuz over 15 years ago

I would go with something with onboard video i.e. G-series chipset. It would free up another slot, reduce the power usage and save $$$

My recommended board would be the SUPERMICRO MBD-C2SEE-O
Newegg.com - SUPERMICRO MBD-C2SEE-O LGA 775 Intel G43 ATX Intel Motherboard

NB= G43
SB= ICH10 - Confirmed compatibility from the Unofficial HCL https://community.sophos.com/products/unified-threat-management/astaroorg/f/52/t/27167
NIC= Realtek 8111C
Other Notes= Supermicro has always been a superior manufacturer to Foxconn. Their BIOS's lean more towards stability than "overclocking" capabilities since they have always been a server / workstation company than a gamer product. The heatsink on the voltage regulators are a nice touch which should extend the boards lifespan. Again, the integrated video will open up yet another slot for a nic. This unit is only like $14 more than the Foxconn, it is worth it to me.

If you are purchasing new NICs, I would also go more for PCI-E NICs than PCI. Remember, PCI is a shared bus whereas PCI-E are dedicated buses "per slot". Intel NICs have always been the best with Linux distros. They cost a little more, but time is $.

*NOTE*- Save yourself alot of headache and get Kingston RAM, it is more compatible than anything else I have ever seen. They also have a superb support department.
I hope this helps.
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0 cybermuz over 15 years ago

I would go with something with onboard video i.e. G-series chipset. It would free up another slot, reduce the power usage and save $$$

My recommended board would be the SUPERMICRO MBD-C2SEE-O
Newegg.com - SUPERMICRO MBD-C2SEE-O LGA 775 Intel G43 ATX Intel Motherboard

NB= G43
SB= ICH10 - Confirmed compatibility from the Unofficial HCL https://community.sophos.com/products/unified-threat-management/astaroorg/f/52/t/27167
NIC= Realtek 8111C
Other Notes= Supermicro has always been a superior manufacturer to Foxconn. Their BIOS's lean more towards stability than "overclocking" capabilities since they have always been a server / workstation company than a gamer product. The heatsink on the voltage regulators are a nice touch which should extend the boards lifespan. Again, the integrated video will open up yet another slot for a nic. This unit is only like $14 more than the Foxconn, it is worth it to me.

If you are purchasing new NICs, I would also go more for PCI-E NICs than PCI. Remember, PCI is a shared bus whereas PCI-E are dedicated buses "per slot". Intel NICs have always been the best with Linux distros. They cost a little more, but time is $.

*NOTE*- Save yourself alot of headache and get Kingston RAM, it is more compatible than anything else I have ever seen. They also have a superb support department.
I hope this helps.
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