mindstormsguy
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Basically I'm looking to build a new server for myself. My current server is in my sig. The processor is starting to not really cut it. Most of the time this thing's just a file (and torrent) server, but it does web/application hosting, some audio transcoding for streaming, runs several VMs, etc.
Could someone make a processor family recommendation? I want processing power, but I don't want something that'll make a huge dent in my power bill. And of course, I don't wanna spend a boat load on the cpu+mobo.
Thanks
Edit: Aw man, they're really tightening up the rules here aren't they? Doesn't 8.5 years count for anything? As requested:
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
answered above
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'm looking for a "best bang for the buck" type answer. Haven't exactly set a strict mobo+cpu budget.
3) Where do you live?
Canada. Therefore, yes, I have Newegg and ++++ Second edit: we can't speak of the "Canadian newegg"?
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
No specific budget, but I'm looking for cpu architecture type advice. The rest doesn't change that quickly
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Not really relevant, I'll play it by ear. I'm not asking anyone to build me an entire system
6) Will you be overclocking?
It's a server.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
See 6
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
For sake of discussion, lets say next week.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.
Looking more for a "family" type recommendation vs a specific board. But, I don't need onboard anything except video. Even then, I'm flexible.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
64 bit server 2k8 R2. Yes, it's legit. Thanks for asking
Could someone make a processor family recommendation? I want processing power, but I don't want something that'll make a huge dent in my power bill. And of course, I don't wanna spend a boat load on the cpu+mobo.
Thanks
Edit: Aw man, they're really tightening up the rules here aren't they? Doesn't 8.5 years count for anything? As requested:
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
answered above
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I'm looking for a "best bang for the buck" type answer. Haven't exactly set a strict mobo+cpu budget.
3) Where do you live?
Canada. Therefore, yes, I have Newegg and ++++ Second edit: we can't speak of the "Canadian newegg"?
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
No specific budget, but I'm looking for cpu architecture type advice. The rest doesn't change that quickly
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Not really relevant, I'll play it by ear. I'm not asking anyone to build me an entire system
6) Will you be overclocking?
It's a server.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
See 6
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
For sake of discussion, lets say next week.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video? etc.
Looking more for a "family" type recommendation vs a specific board. But, I don't need onboard anything except video. Even then, I'm flexible.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
64 bit server 2k8 R2. Yes, it's legit. Thanks for asking
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