Configuration for a Downloading Machine

[Omi]

If you want to save power in PC then buying latest parts using low power will make less difference. Processor will be mostly be on idle, ram and hdd will be used which will remain latest. Only processor matters here which too will be idling most of the time
Rather save that thousands and get a cheap system, the money saved will fill the power usage difference for years.

netbooks or minis will save power but are costlier, given the fact that the system has to only run a single program all the time, spending money on them doesn't look any better idea either.

 

[skeletor]

Thanx OMI... this was what i ws looking for.. but i dont think it is the best config in terms of power/electricity usage...
I am looking for a solution which consumes the least power as this setup would be on 24x7

Get this then: Msi E350IA-E45--AMD Fusion Platform

AMD E-350 based system. Add a 2GB DDR3 RAM stick, 1 TB hard disk, a cheap power supply and cabinet. You are good to go.

There are Gigabyte and Asus alternatives too.

Otherwise you can very well get Athlon II X2 250 (2.5k) and Asus M4A78LT-M LE (2.5k).

 

[Ishu Gupta]

Get Asus Router N13U
or
Get Asus Router N16

It supports torrents. You can attach a external HDD or Flash drive.
You'll need to read up a bit to get it set up though.

If you want an noob friendly solution, get a cheap netbook.
MSI U135DX 10" Netbook--Free Shipping 14k
or what ico said.

 

[amritpal2489]

not interested in routers

 

[Sarath]

This might not contribute to the topic but why do people buy download rigs?

I know its usage but is the cost justified?

 

[Ishu Gupta]

This might not contribute to the topic but why do people buy download rigs?

I know its usage but is the cost justified?

We don't want a 70k rig running all the time. It will take a lot more power and extended use will hurt its lifespan.
Not to mention those lightning strikes people keep talking about.

And netbooks are 15k. You can even setup a sub 10k desktop with a KVM switch.

 

[mithun_mrg]

My suggesion
Intel Atom MB+Pro=3K
Ram 2Gb=1K
Cabinet with SMPS=1K
HDD 1TB=2.8K
Win7 Starter-2.2K
This will consume much less power compared to a normal pc also monitor & CD drive is required initially for setup but is not required after that for control Remote desktop or teamviewer can be used for file transfer a external HDD or flash drive can be used

@ ishu gupta how much a KVM switch will cost

 

[Ishu Gupta]

@ ishu gupta how much a KVM switch will cost

1k
Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in Cabling, PS2 with VGA (F1

 

[skeletor]

Also have a look at this: ASUS Eee Box

Get the one with AMD C-50. No idea about availability in India though.

 

[mithun_mrg]

1k
Belkin 2-Port KVM Switch with Built-in Cabling, PS2 with VGA (F1

Thanks for the nice info this product will prove useful

 

[amritpal2489]

m searchng for Intel Atom combo bt cant get hold of this from anywhr in my region