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  1. flybynight started following Anyone using the ECS H55H-CM mobo? and Setting up UNRAID as an iTunes server
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    Ordered one with the 20% code and the $25 rebate, plus 2% cash back from Ebates. Thanks! Referral code for ebates.com: http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=8dMJkkA4rDz%2FmF6TYcHP%2BA%3D%3D
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    If you are shopping at Newegg, click through Ebates first. Their normal 1% cash back is doubled to 2% today. Referral link if you don't have an Ebates account: http://www.ebates.com/rf.do?referrerid=8dMJkkA4rDz%2FmF6TYcHP%2BA%3D%3D
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    Is that just to keep your energy consumption down? Or are the green drives more reliable because of the lower spin speed? (Just a theory in my head.) Curious if you have tested the difference in speed. Perhaps for your application or patience level, speed is not an issue?
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    They also have the Hitachi 2Tb 7200rpm drive for the same price, with a $30 off coupon code, shown here. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145298 Any preference in brands out there? I used to be all Seagate, then I had a string of bad luck with their 7200.11 1Tb drives failing - one was even their ES series. They were under warranty, but still a hassle. I'm sure it was just bad luck, but it kind of soured me on the brand. Plus, I would think that a 7200rpm drive would be faster and preferred.
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    Good catch. Yep the on board video will be more important for now. Thanks!
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    New at this. My goal is to build an unRaid server with a Core i3, but still keep it cheap. I don't need tons of drives to start, so a mobo like this with 8 SATA ports is appealing. I can always add cards down the road if needed. MicroCenter has it for $80 after rebate and they are local for me. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0317952 Thanks for any help!
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    Ordered. Thanks! First component of my first build... wish me luck!
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    Newegg has a combo deal with this board and an i3 540. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.495331 Looks like a decent deal, but I don't know if it is compatible. I tried searching for it here, but din't find anything. Thanks for helping a noob!
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    Microcenter has the 540 for $99.99 http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0341728 Never mind... also out of stock for online ordering. In store pick-up only. At least another option for those who don't have a Fry's near them.