My new server ROCKS!

Dual Core 3200mhz 2x2mb cache / 5060
( Intel 5060 2 x 2M 3.2 GHz 1066 MHz FSB )
4gb memory
146gb x 2 10k 3.5" SAS drives
Redundant power supply
Perc 5/i RAID controller

Wow, what a difference some new hardware can make. Right off the bat all my sites are much more reponsive and my # of users online is nearly double. With 600+ users on my forums the speed boost from my older Dell 2650 is very noticible.

[jackceltic1888]

Can I be checky and ask how much it cost ??



And do you need a special ISP to run it?

[MPDev]

I recommend ScsiStuff.Com:

http://www.scsistuff.com/pe2950.html

I've purchased three of their units over the years and always had excellent service. I purchased some upgraded memory and a rail kit to go with it. About $3,800 for the hardware.

If you provide your own hardware, then you'd need someone with a rack to place your server.

[simsimt]

For some odd reason, I read the thread title: 'My new server SUCKS!' & thought someone is telling how is he being ripped off!

Congrats for the good choice... looks neat.

[Freesteyelz]

Originally Posted by MPDev

Actually, PP isn't hosted on my machines; that's AEI's equipment. PP is on a server with only one other site - TechIMO.Com.

Ooops.

[BJORNE]

could u comment on my questions ?

[Ronak]

waw i dont have such a huge forum to invest that much

[kevinj]

Nice choice!

Congrats

[MPDev]

Originally Posted by BJORNE

could u comment on my questions ?

Attachments don't really have much of an impact on a server except for disk space; once the connection is open, its just bandwidth for the most part and not CPU intensive. It's transactional stuff like lots of queries on your database that have a much bigger impact and require more horsepower.

For 800 or so users, you are going to need some decent power to your server; something like this would be ideal, but even a Dual P4 with 2mb cache would be suitable.