New server is here, Xilikon, Hope I can catch you soon!

[fenderltd]

I hope to catch you back Xilikon, and for lelliott731 to not pass me

Xeon E5345 Quad x 2

4GB of Ram to start

 

[Xilikon]

Woohoo, some heat coming

Seriously, it's a very nice computer

 

[aldamon]

 

[fenderltd]

I got this just for folding...

 

[Tormond]

That looks awful familiar

 

[fenderltd]

That looks awful familiar

You inspired me

 

[aldamon]

I got this just for folding...

You big dawgs sure know how to smack down the little guy Congrats.

 

[MN Scout]

Wow, dang. Nice computer.

 

[Pocatello]

Put it at my house. Free electricity for you.


[Fold under my name, of course.]

 

[fenderltd]

All 8 cores running 100% temps are under 38c

 

[Intelman34]

Wow! Awesome box!

 

[kaleb_zero]

Looks awsome!!! Except, the pics arent loaded yet its taking forever, I guess people are slamming this thread to show off your new toy. Might wanna get a faster host.. Nevermind, as soon as I posted this it all loaded right away.

 

[loxety]

What was the cost $$ and whats the configuration you went with?

 

[natermeister]

I'm guessing around $3000 before any rebates or deals, depending on storage configuration. I just configured one with two 5335s and it was about $2800. I don't think I could build one for that, but of course the Dell wouldn't be water cooled either.

 

[fenderltd]

I'm guessing around $3000 before any rebates or deals, depending on storage configuration. I just configured one with two 5335s and it was about $2800. I don't think I could build one for that, but of course the Dell wouldn't be water cooled either.

under 100% cpu's are all under 40c , unless you plan on oc'n the box, w/c is not need imho. The complete order detail is below. I never thought I would buy a Dell box, but I am VERY pleased with the build quality of this server.

PowerEdge 1900
Quad Core Intel® Xeon® E5345, 2x4MB Cache, 2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB, Microsoft® Small Business Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition $6,109.00 1 $6,109.00
PowerEdge 1900 Quad Core Intel® Xeon® E5345, 2x4MB Cache, 2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB

Additional Processor Quad Core Intel® Xeon® E5345, 2x4MB Cache, 2.33GHz, 1333MHz FSB


Memory DISCOUNTED UPGRADE! 4GB 667MHz (4x1GB), Dual Ranked Fully Buffered DIMMs
[466-0823]

Primary Hard Drive 500GB, SATA, 3.5-inch, 7.2K RPM Hard Drive
[341-3875]

Primary Controller FREE UPGRADE to PERC 5/i, Integrated Controller Card
[466-4787]

Operating System Microsoft® Small Business Server 2003 R2, Standard Edition
[420-6266]

2nd Hard Drive 500GB, SATA, 3.5-inch, 7.2K RPM Hard Drive
[341-3875]

Hard Drive Configuration Integrated SAS/SATA RAID 5, PERC 5/i Integrated
[341-4020]

4th Hard Drive 500GB, SATA, 3.5-inch, 7.2K RPM Hard Drive
[341-3875]

3rd Hard Drive 500GB, SATA, 3.5-inch, 7.2K RPM Hard Drive
[341-3875]

Save $1400 on select PowerEdge when priced $4,300 or above! - $1,400.00

Symantec AntiVirus 10.2 Protection - 5 User (AntiVirus/Spyware) $236.00 1 $236.00
Subtotal: $4,945.00
Shipping and Handling: $34.98

Shipping Discount: -$4.99

Sales Tax: $410.45
Total: $5,385.44

 

[natermeister]

Oh, you got a lot of extra stuff. I've been looking into building or possibly buying a 2S machine for doing photo work. I was looking at the Dell Power Edge 1900s but the lack of a x16 PCIe slot, or even a x8 in a x16 formfactor, is really making me think twice.

I'm not going to be gaming or anything, I'll be running Ubuntu x64 with WinXP Pro on a virtual machine. Still, I want a little 3D horsepower for Beryl and such. Something like a 7900GS would be perfect. I think I could tape up the extra connections, dremel the back of the x8 slot in the Dell, then install such a card. That sounds a little drastic to me, especially on a $3k (for me) piece of kit.

 

[MixManSC]

Oh, you got a lot of extra stuff. I've been looking into building or possibly buying a 2S machine for doing photo work. I was looking at the Dell Power Edge 1900s but the lack of a x16 PCIe slot, or even a x8 in a x16 formfactor, is really making me think twice.

I'm not going to be gaming or anything, I'll be running Ubuntu x64 with WinXP Pro on a virtual machine. Still, I want a little 3D horsepower for Beryl and such. Something like a 7900GS would be perfect. I think I could tape up the extra connections, dremel the back of the x8 slot in the Dell, then install such a card. That sounds a little drastic to me, especially on a $3k (for me) piece of kit.

Look into the Precision 690 from Dell. It's a pro workstation with all the same specs as their servers but designed for a desktop operating system and has the slots you will want. You can snag them on Dell Outlet for some pretty amazing prices every once in awhile - you just have to be patient, check often, and be ready to jump when one pops up with the right specs at a killer price.