Need help on building a server

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I have just got a Xeon 3.0Ghz 2MB cache 800Mhz. I would like to build a 1ru rackmount server with this cpu. This is my first time trying to build a rack server, can someone please give me some advise for the following? Thanks!

1. Are all(most) of the serverboards can fit into a 1u rack case? How can I tell if it can't?

2. Any recommendations on serverboards and the chassis? I'm looking for a budget lower than $400 (serverboard + chassis).

3. Is it possible to match up Gigabyte GA-9IVDT and Intel SR1400?

My plan is to have the following config:

Xeon 3.0Ghz 2MB cache 800Mhz
2GB Kingston ECC Registerd DDR2 (might add up some more ram in the future)
2x250GB SATA2 (might switch to SCSI in the future)
Onboard display

 

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1) No, not all serverboards will fit into a 1u rack case.
Most mainboard vendors will put a /1U extention to their model numbers.

2) You will have to look localy for pricing, but i am pretty sure you could have a Asus PVL-D/ 1U.

3) Dunno

 

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Thanks for the reply.

2) You will have to look localy for pricing, but i am pretty sure you could have a Asus PVL-D/ 1U.

I thought Asus PVL-D/1u is already out of my budget. Thanks for the recommandation.