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New Desktop needed -- Domestic desktop or small Server ??
Hi all
Strange request this one -- I need a new Desktop / Workstation -- needs to be a fixed workstation.
I've got plenty of spare disk drives and memory modules and I don't need to buy a monitor.
From what I've seen so far it seems I can get a MUCH better deal on buying a Low end Robust mini tower SERVER such as the LENOVO THINKSERVER S100V (basic model around 300 GBP / 460 USD) rather than a workstation such as say DELL INSPIRON.
The workstation will get ROBUST use and needs to be on for long periods.
A Mini tower Server seems to be the better option -- I can "Up the memory" and increase the disk space and run Windows 7 without a problem on it. Seems Servers at the lower end of the market are actually CHEAPER than Desktops.
(Not talking about "Racks" or "Blades" btw -- these are more specialized nd expensive of course.
I don't need extreme gaming so "Roll your own" isn't applicable here.
Any comments - Disadvantages of running a PHYSICAL server as a workstation (note that a WORKSTATION OS would be installed on it BTW).
Cheers
jimbo
Last edited by jimbo45; 27 Jun 2011 at 03:27.