HP ProLiant Microserver Upgrades (GFX/RAM)

[Soprono]

Morning,

So i made the switch for my quad core box for one of these N54L server boxes standard 2GB ram and all. What i was wondering is, the server is going to be used for a browser(chrome), downloads (uTorrent) some document handling and SMB shares to the upstairs XBMC and some youtube via the browser obviously.

What i wanted to hear from you guys is the upgrade for another 2GB module worth it and then what GFX card should i get for it, i see prices range from low to high for the low profile GFX cards and only need one to obviously pass through audio and to just handle the youtube and maybe SickBeard interfaces thats all. your guys recommendations would be really be great.

 

[CrazYmonkeY159]

Most of this is kinda answered in http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/530772-Few-HP-Microserver-(N54L)-Questions

I also just got my N54L, it's running Ubuntu home server. thinking of just slapping windows 8 onto it for Dota2tv tho.

 

[Soprono]

There is no really guide for a gfx idea there, can anyone assist me with a decent graphics card for this box?

 

[kayvee]

http://www.myhtpc.co.za/hpwiki/doku.php

GT610 (preferred for linux)
or HD6450 for 'doze

 

[garyc]

Sounds like you will be doing the sort of things that the on-board graphics can handle OK, so probably no need for the GFX.

The 2GB RAM should also be able to handle things, but you can never have too much RAM.