Hello all, I've been a member for a few years but haven't really posted. Anyhow, I'm building a "server" for my restaurant that will be running back office software with reporting, front-end software for taking orders on a touchscreen monitor, and it will also be serving 3 wireless handhelds.
I've built plenty of computers, but never a server, and I used quotes on server because I'm not so sure if I really need a server CPU or not...
My requirements are that it runs cool, is very fast, and stable. I'm going to use an SSD in this rig as well.
-Strong, quality open air case for good cooling
-Solid power supply
-SSD (already have this one covered)
-CPU
-RAM
-Mobo (w/built-in sound and video?)
-DVD +/- RW
Their wireless handhelds are very nice, as is their software, but they wanted to charge $1600 for a P4 3.2GHz "server". That's hilarious. My budget is around $1200, but really I just want what is necessary and fits my requirements above.
Thank you in advance, I appreciate the help!
I've built plenty of computers, but never a server, and I used quotes on server because I'm not so sure if I really need a server CPU or not...
My requirements are that it runs cool, is very fast, and stable. I'm going to use an SSD in this rig as well.
-Strong, quality open air case for good cooling
-Solid power supply
-SSD (already have this one covered)
-CPU
-RAM
-Mobo (w/built-in sound and video?)
-DVD +/- RW
Their wireless handhelds are very nice, as is their software, but they wanted to charge $1600 for a P4 3.2GHz "server". That's hilarious. My budget is around $1200, but really I just want what is necessary and fits my requirements above.
Thank you in advance, I appreciate the help!