> Hi Ryan, > > I'm just testing an atom wth re(4) but the NIC-Chip shouldn't > be the problem. > I started a thread in the Forum, so i don't want to crosspost here. > > http://forum.pfsense.org/index.php/topic,19808.0.html > > I just try to build a Kernel working with that board and PF-Sense ... > I find most of these Atom board use realtek nics. I gues in an attempt to keep cost down. I am not interested in atom for its size or power consumption. I guess i am stange, but i like the idea of building a decent system for under $250
For the price of the MSI board mentioned in a different post, I can buy a chaep Intel MB and processor for about $160 and have room for expansion. I like the <$120 price range expecially since it includes the processor. That pus a cheap case with PSU ($30), 3 intel nics ($20 each - 6$, and a transcend ide or sata disk module ($30) and i have a working system for $240. If it had 2 onboard intel nics, that drops $40 off the price and leaves room for expansion. I also like the low poer consumtion and low heat that mans i can slap a larger heatsink and get rid of the processor fan. That helps eliminate a point of failure and maintance. Just my $.02 PS. sorry for top posting earlier. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: support-unsubscr...@pfsense.com For additional commands, e-mail: support-h...@pfsense.com Commercial support available - https://portal.pfsense.org
