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[WTB] Intel Xeon x3380 processor and DDR2 Ram

newtekie1 said:
Damn, I knew I forgot one. I always just kind of ignored the QX9770 because of how expensive it is.:laugh:
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File servers don't need a whole lot of CPU power either, don't need the extra power consumption and heat.
 
The only reason I was thinking of a Xeon was because I could do some crunching with it seeing that the computer is always on, and Xeons feel like a server porcessor. If a Core 2 Quad can do the same output as a Xeon, i might as well get the cheaper Core 2 Quad then
 
n3rdf1ght3r said:
The only reason I was thinking of a Xeon was because I could do some crunching with it seeing that the computer is always on, and Xeons feel like a server porcessor. If a Core 2 Quad can do the same output as a Xeon, i might as well get the cheaper Core 2 Quad then
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Then go with the C2Q. A skt775 Xeon will not be any faster.
 
A Q6600 can usually be had for ~$65 at this point and does pretty well. ~2k PPD stock, a bit more OCed.
 
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