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   Hey Gerrit!   
      
    MK>> definetly overkill on the graphics etc. and a tad lean on decent   
    MK>> ethernet chipsets and the like.   
      
    GK> Depends on your definition of "decent".   
      
   Definetly *NOT* realtek.  I've been burned far too often using them with the   
   8169 kernel driver for microservers.  It's one thing if they are flakey on a   
   workstation but NEVER on a server.  That is my number one hesitation when   
   considering parting with cash.   
      
    GK> Shuttle might be another option,   
      
   I haven't looked lately but would definetly have a looksee at their latest   
   lineup if I were serious about making a purchase.   
      
   As for graphics, the latest amdgpu based chipsets are looking to have   
   surpassed the i915 from what I see here.  Thus the attraction of the asrock   
   4x4 series for workstations.  The onboard realtek(s) is what make me hesitate   
   when considering a purchase.   
      
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