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Intel BOXD525MW - Atom 525

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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0 cybermuz over 13 years ago

Well Corey, didn't you open a can of worms! *chuckle*

I checked out your link. Newegg.ca says that board is a Atom D510. I checked out Asus website for more specs, it says it is an Atom D525. Inconsistency. Then I checked the Asus manual, it says it is a Atom D510. I checked the initial BIOS release date, it was released last year, which the D525 was not released yet. So with this information in mind, I would believe that this board IS an Atom D510.

Now to give you a little idea, here is the main differences between the two:
Atom D510 = 1.6GHz Dual Core - DDR2 RAM
Atom D525 = 1.8GHz Dual Core - DDR3 RAM

Alot of folks here have used the D510. For the extra $10 I wanted a little extra horsepower to future proof this rig. But ultimately it's up to you.

Also, for a nice finishing touch; I would pick up one of the 1,500rpm models of these fans Scythe S-FLEX™ S-FDB 80mm FAN for that case. They are the longest lasting / truly quiet fans I have found. I like Antec chassis, but I have never cared for their Tri-cool 4pin molex with a speed switch fans.

Cheers!
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0 Corey3443 over 13 years ago in reply to cybermuz

Well Corey, didn't you open a can of worms! *chuckle*

I checked out your link. Newegg.ca says that board is a Atom D510. I checked out Asus website for more specs, it says it is an Atom D525. Inconsistency. Then I checked the Asus manual, it says it is a Atom D510. I checked the initial BIOS release date, it was released last year, which the D525 was not released yet. So with this information in mind, I would believe that this board IS an Atom D510.

Now to give you a little idea, here is the main differences between the two:
Atom D510 = 1.6GHz Dual Core - DDR2 RAM
Atom D525 = 1.8GHz Dual Core - DDR3 RAM

Alot of folks here have used the D510. For the extra $10 I wanted a little extra horsepower to future proof this rig. But ultimately it's up to you.

Also, for a nice finishing touch; I would pick up one of the 1,500rpm models of these fans Scythe S-FLEX™ S-FDB 80mm FAN for that case. They are the longest lasting / truly quiet fans I have found. I like Antec chassis, but I have never cared for their Tri-cool 4pin molex with a speed switch fans.

Cheers!

yea, i did abit more research and found pretty much the same results, i'll just still with the d525 than [:)]
good call on the fan tho, i hate those tri cooler fans [:P]

will im at it, ive been thinking about it for awhile so i might aswell ask.. i heard that ASG ties well in with a UPS, any recommendations on 1?
ill need it a few things, for aprox 15mins, just enough time to shutdown etc if need be.
-Netgear Modem
-ASG =)
-Netgear GS108T Switch
-D-Link Dual band Access Point
-File server (runs about 55w idle last time i checked)
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0 Corey3443 over 13 years ago in reply to cybermuz

Well Corey, didn't you open a can of worms! *chuckle*

I checked out your link. Newegg.ca says that board is a Atom D510. I checked out Asus website for more specs, it says it is an Atom D525. Inconsistency. Then I checked the Asus manual, it says it is a Atom D510. I checked the initial BIOS release date, it was released last year, which the D525 was not released yet. So with this information in mind, I would believe that this board IS an Atom D510.

Now to give you a little idea, here is the main differences between the two:
Atom D510 = 1.6GHz Dual Core - DDR2 RAM
Atom D525 = 1.8GHz Dual Core - DDR3 RAM

Alot of folks here have used the D510. For the extra $10 I wanted a little extra horsepower to future proof this rig. But ultimately it's up to you.

Also, for a nice finishing touch; I would pick up one of the 1,500rpm models of these fans Scythe S-FLEX™ S-FDB 80mm FAN for that case. They are the longest lasting / truly quiet fans I have found. I like Antec chassis, but I have never cared for their Tri-cool 4pin molex with a speed switch fans.

Cheers!

yea, i did abit more research and found pretty much the same results, i'll just still with the d525 than [:)]
good call on the fan tho, i hate those tri cooler fans [:P]

will im at it, ive been thinking about it for awhile so i might aswell ask.. i heard that ASG ties well in with a UPS, any recommendations on 1?
ill need it a few things, for aprox 15mins, just enough time to shutdown etc if need be.
-Netgear Modem
-ASG =)
-Netgear GS108T Switch
-D-Link Dual band Access Point
-File server (runs about 55w idle last time i checked)
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