jimthebob
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My server currently "rocks" an i3 4130t which I am able to easily passively cool thanks to its low TDP, good case airflow, and normally relatively low work load. However, I'm getting a bit of an upgrade itch for the server. This machine is used mostly for Plex locally but I do have a few outside clients that will hit it every once in a while. I've looked at a few CPU's to potentially upgrade to but most are more than I want to spend just to itch the upgrade bug.
Anyone happen to know if there's a CPU, whether it be a Xeon, i3, i5, or i7, that may have a good surplus in the market allowing for a good buy? I'd like to keep TDP low but as it's not stressed heavily on a daily basis, that's not a huge issue. I'm hoping someone knows of lower end Xeon (or whatever) that goes cheap on the used market but would still beat the pants off of the 2.9ghz dual core i3 I have now. TIA gents
Anyone happen to know if there's a CPU, whether it be a Xeon, i3, i5, or i7, that may have a good surplus in the market allowing for a good buy? I'd like to keep TDP low but as it's not stressed heavily on a daily basis, that's not a huge issue. I'm hoping someone knows of lower end Xeon (or whatever) that goes cheap on the used market but would still beat the pants off of the 2.9ghz dual core i3 I have now. TIA gents