[Zope] Cheap LINUX Zope host?

Oops, I'm going to use LINUX as the host OS.

I've done a bit of research on using SCSI.  IWill & Tekram put out SCSI3 cards under $70 (according to http://www.pricewatch.com).  Anyone use these guys?  However, I'm not sure a cheap/close-out SCSI drive will match the performance-to-value ratio to a new ATA-66.  http://www.storagereview.com has lots of drive tests that leads me to this thought.  If I was spending more than $1000 for a new system, I'd go SCSI for sure.  I need to keep below $700, but SCSI is one of my first planned upgrades.  Is SCSI worth me getting a old used system with 64MB of RAM & slapping a SCSI card into it, or should I go for a new (dual) Celeron with 128MB?

Has anyone actually done performce tests with Zope & SQL to compare what component has the most impact for a _cheap_ system: CPU, memory, or HD throughput (ATA vs SCSI)?

Thanks for Stephan, Jim, & Nitin for the replies!
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On Sun, 14 Nov 1999 18:28:56   Nitin Borwankar wrote in "Re: [Zope] What to buy for cheap Zope host?":
>tommy_b@my-deja.com wrote:
>> I'm building a computer to train & test Zope.  I hope to use PostgreSQL or MySQL for storing a good-sized database.  Zope would be used for allowing users to enter data & for output of formated querries.
>> I wish to spend no more than $700 on this new computer I'm building (not including sound & video card + monitor).  What should I spend the most money on, CPU, memory, HD, or a balance?
>> I'm leaning towards a PPGA Celeron 366 (possibly overclocked), buying a 128MB stick of P100 RAM, and the fastest ATA drive $120 can buy.  Is this the right direction?  Ram's rather expencive now, or else I'd get 256MB right away.
>
>In either case spending some money and getting a SCSI controller and drive gives a measurable contribution to performance. However this may take you into the next price point segment ~1000$. I have found there are good bargains on SCSI drives to be had on eBay and ONSALE auctions - go for new and 7200RPM or more.


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