Server rig advice

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WickedCreations

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I'm looking to buy a relatively cheap server pc. Mainly, it'll be hosting a small irc server. I'm assuming I don't need to go balls out for this rig, but I'm not completely sure what to get. The server itself probably won't grow to more than 50 users, so would a single Opteron do the job or should I go the dual route? Info on mobo's and other things would be appreciated also. First server orientated rig I've ever done, so bare with me. :)
 
For 50 users, even a single opteron is overkill for an IRC server. IRC uses so little bandwidth you could probably run that load on a 486. All the high bandwitdth stuff (ie- file transfers) is done with a direct connection between clients.
If it's just a pure irc server for a few users, I'd probably just pick up a used box for $100 or build a cheap Athlon XP, Sempron, Duron, or Celery D rig. If it will be doing anything else, let us know & we'll make further comments.
 
Yep, it'll be more likely than not just for the irc server. So, I think'll go the Celeron D route and give my gaming a rig a baby brother. :)
Thanks for the info guys.
 
Good decision.

Since it will be serving, processor speed gives way to I/O.

I would have suggested a cheap Dell 400SC and throw in some aftermarket ram.
 
Treyshadow said:
Good decision.

Since it will be serving, processor speed gives way to I/O.

I would have suggested a cheap Dell 400SC and throw in some aftermarket ram.
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:eek: HUSH!! Before they hear you :eek:
Word of advice...never...ever...mention.........::cough::Dell::cough:: in here
 
Indeed my roomate ran a relatively popular IRC server on a Celeron 533mhz for a year.

==>Lazn
 
DemonDiablo said:
:eek: HUSH!! Before they hear you :eek:
Word of advice...never...ever...mention.........::cough::Dell::cough:: in here
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Why not?

.B ekiM
 
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