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CAROLYN S.

CAROLYN S.

Joined on 08/23/04

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Supports OpenBSD52

SYBA 2 Port Gigabit Ethernet PCI-e x1 Network Card - SY-PEX24028
SYBA 2 Port Gigabit Ethernet PCI-e x1 Network Card - SY-PEX24028

Pros: Got this for my OpenBSD firewall build and it is quite a joy to have. Gigabit connection at full duplex. Really speeded up my bulk file transfers.

Cons: There is no low profile bracket included

Overall Review: Realtek RTL8168E - 2Transmit 3Receive

Most Critical Review

You are kidding me, right?

D-Link GO-SW-8G Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop Switch
D-Link GO-SW-8G Unmanaged Gigabit Desktop Switch

Pros: I was excited when it arrived on Thu. - dead by Sat. You are kidding me, right? I used it to replace another D-Link that had died. I am really frustrated over this becuase I didn't even get to put my standby switch back where I got it from.

Cons: No more D-Link failures for me. EVER!

Overall Review: Trying to get a RMA for this

Neat little embedded mobo

GIGABYTE GA-C847N-D Intel Celeron 847 1.1GHz Intel NM70 Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU / VGA Combo
GIGABYTE GA-C847N-D Intel Celeron 847 1.1GHz Intel NM70 Mini ITX Motherboard / CPU / VGA Combo

Pros: Running this as a firewall appliance using OpenBSD5.2 and the (2) Realtek NICs are fully supported. What a dream. Just drop in a PCI Wifi card and turn it into an AP.

Cons: None so far.

Overall Review: These also have (2) PS/2 ports for a keyboard AND a mouse while developing your appliance applications.

Just a little somethin somethin

Intel Celeron G540 - Celeron Sandy Bridge Dual-Core 2.5 GHz LGA 1155 65W Intel HD Graphics Desktop Processor - BX80623G540
Intel Celeron G540 - Celeron Sandy Bridge Dual-Core 2.5 GHz LGA 1155 65W Intel HD Graphics Desktop Processor - BX80623G540

Pros: Neat little proc for very small PCs. I just need something to tuck away in a corner. This CPU generates very little heat and the whole PC only pulls about 19 watts (Kill-a-watt)

Cons: None so far

Overall Review: Get one of these to drop in your 1155 socket so you can get running while you save up for the higher CPUs. These are fast on their own.

Quick little SSD

ADATA S510 Series 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AS510S3-60GM-C
ADATA S510 Series 2.5" 60GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) AS510S3-60GM-C

Pros: Great for appliance build with 6GB SATA and Sandforce controller. Really fast throughput when used for database rebuilds.

Cons: None so far

Overall Review: I like these SSDs esp. when they are on sale. Go Newegg!

Works like a champ- as an AP

Rosewill RNX-N300X IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 (PCI Interface) Wireless Adapter (2T3R) Up to 300Mbps Wireless Download Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK (TKIP and AES)
Rosewill RNX-N300X IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 (PCI Interface) Wireless Adapter (2T3R) Up to 300Mbps Wireless Download Data Rates 64/128-Bit WEP, WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK (TKIP and AES)

Pros: The good news is that it is supported on OpenBSD5.2 working as an AP.

Cons: None at the moment.

Overall Review: Also includes the low profile bracket for your teeny tiny openbsd firewall appliance build.