Okoro debuts new rack-mountable RK Series media servers
By Donald Melanson 
posted Apr 20th 2009 5:34PM
posted Apr 20th 2009 5:34PM
Rack-mounted media servers aren't exactly for everybody, but those looking to really go all out with their home theater may want to consider one of Okoro's new RK Series models, which boast some base specs that are sure to make almost anyone a little envious. That includes an Intel Core i7 processor, an 80GB SSD OS drive, a minimum 2TB of additional storage, at least 6GB of RAM, a built-in Blu-ray drive, multiple CableCARD TV tuners, and full support for multi-zone audio controllable from a UMPC or MID, among other equally high-end specs. Naturally, pricing appears to be on a need to know basis, but Okoro will throw in a free Quantum of Solace Blu-ray with each system -- which we're sure will be just the thing to push folks over the edge.
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Nothing like a bad $25 Blu-Ray to push me over the edge in purchasing a $3000+ system.
I know. That movie pretty much sucked.
I love CableCard systems. Seriously.
Shhhhh, he's about to play Hero!. Although it's still not out on Blu-Ray. :(
'drools'
I have that exact case for my media server stuff too. Made by iStarUSA and is shorter than most typical rack mounts. At 4U, it doesn't need loud fans to keep cool (with the exception of the fan on the SATA hot-swap backplane).
I built mine with an AMD 4850e and a 780G-based micro-atx board (can take full ATX but not all E-ATX).
AMD 4850e
4 GB RAM DDR2 800
1 x 300GB WD, 1x 500GB, 2x1TB WD Green drives
500 watt Corsair Powersupply.
Sure it has no blu-ray or Corei7 ability, it still outputs 1080p smoothly over HDMI. Cost: about $650.
I can't see the features of this being worth more than $2k.
I really need to start building a media server, big ass case with nothin but drives in it. but really i just need to start with the case and components, adding drives is easy,