- Intel E1200 DualCore Celeron 1.60GHz 512MB 800Mhz
the problem is this server is crap, and you only have 512mb cache with 800 Mhz FSB, the other problem i see is that its a celeron. im sure they never clued you in when you first went to contract with them on the inability for this specific server to keep up with Dolphin.
i would look at doing something with the processor, get in the 2.4GHz range 2GB ram. i think adding anything to your current configuration is a waste of time and money. i looked for some reviews to be able to share not only my opinion with you on what you have been sold, but what others have to say about this specific processor and server configuration. this is what i came up with.
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Celeron and Pentium Processors are two of Intel's best selling CPUs. They are found in a majority of
home computer systems. When comparing the two processors it should be
first understood that there are different types of Pentium processors -
the original Pentium all the way to the Pentium 4 (the latest Pentium
processor). The Celeron processors are more or less the same, although
you will find them in a wide variety of speeds.
The
Intel Celeron processor was always designed to be a
low-cost alternative to the Pentium processor line.
It is much like a car company that offers various priced cars from the
luxury sedan to the economy compact. The Celeron is simply a downgraded
Pentium, that almost anyone can afford (it is essentially the compact).
To
begin, Celeron chips have a smaller L2 cache 9128kb compared with 512kb
in the Pentium 4 Northwood, which translates into slower processing
speeds. In fact, current Celerons have a clock speed limit of about
2.0GHz, where as the Pentium for is capable of speed in excess of
3.0GHz. In addition, the Pentium runs at a lower core voltage because
it is more energy effecient (1.75V vs. 1.5V).
In summary, the Pentium 4 is more powerful than the most advanced Celeron processor on the market. However, Intel has planned it to be this way. Many
applications will work just great with a Celeron processor, despite a
little less power than the Pentium 4. It is a way to save a little cash
when buying a new pc - but don't forget the saying "you get what you
pay for." Celeron processors are of good Intel quality, but they will
never be as good as the Pentium.
This Celeron vs. Pentium review
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SciNet is not affiliated with or specifically endorses the Celeron or
Pentium processors or the manufacturer, Intel Corp. Please consult the
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after searching for about 10 mins looking for reviews on this product, this is what i could come up with. as you can see, this was most specifically never intended to be a server, most specifically a media server as Dolphin demands.
the other problem with this is that if you are on a server that was not built for you, you are dealing with used and hammered equipment. that hard drive could be on the verge of going out. since you are not able to hear the platters beating around, nor can you hear the voltage vary up and down. there are many factors that contribute to a computer being slow. you could be overheating, this will slow the machine down considerably. if you received the server you really dont know the history of what was on there, and dont know if you have dug around in the system to see if there were any strange files hanging around. i would ask HFW to do a bench test and show me the speeds at which this machine is performing at.
again, i state, that i wouldnt spend the money per month to add ram to this box. you are right, you should be able to run one dolphin site on this machine depending on your traffic and what else is running on this machine. if the server is not the problem, you could have a frayed patch cable, or network cable, or you could be plugged into a bad port on the router or switch bank.
well that is my two cents worth. hit me up if you would like to further discuss your issues with your machine.
Regards,
DosDawg
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