Well Gents,
I am working on another build now. Building an Astaro Home box for my father in-law. When I went to place the order for the D510MO I noticed that the D525MW was available for +$10. I was like "what the hell, lets go for it". The boards themselves are very similar, so I don't think I will run into any compatibility issues. I have read some of the reviews on the 525 vs. 510 chip. It looks like the extra 140MHz, internal DDR3 memory controller and some internal efficiency enhancements are really paying off.
The loadout is as follows:
MB= Intel BOXD525MW - Intel Atom 525 Dual core
RAM= Kingston KVR1066D3SOK2/4GR - 2x2GB DDR3 1066MHz SODimm
HDD= Kingston SNV425-S2BD/64GB - 64GB SATA2 SSD
NIC= Intel PWLA8391GT Pro/1000 GT PCI
Optical= Samsung SH-S223C SATA DVD/R-W
Case= Antec NSK1380 mATX w/ 350w PS
He is in a remote rural area and only has access to a 144k/144k SDSL line from his small local telco provider. Yet the DSLAM access box is on his property, so his ping times are SICKENINGLY fast. Bandwidth concerns, not an issue, maintaining response times! major concern. {Hence the SSD}
I am starting this thread to report my process and will be posting my findings in the unofficial HCL since it appears that this may be the first Atom 525 / Astaro build. Wish me luck. [;)]
Cheers!
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