On 15 Jan 2005 14:03:49 -0800, "john_D"
wrote:



What is the function of the system?
Does it need GbE, 66MHz PCI, integrated video or AGP slot or
??? what?


This system will be use as some kind of (barebone) server, under
linux.
Fast enthernet connection is very important. Video card doesn't
matter, it just need to handle some GUI utilities.

Only 2 PCI slot will be used and both for 2 enthernet cards. Do I need
66MHz PCI to handle GbE?

No it's not necessary, though a 32bit, 33MHz PCI slot is the
slowest possible way to do GbE. Google some benchmarks if
optimal GbE interface is important to you, I know not what
performance differential there is between wider bus vs
Intel's CSA link or other alternatives.