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ar4zero

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Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum and saw that everyone is more knowledgeable than I am, so I was hoping I can get some advice.

I want to build a new computer because the one that I have is really outdated. I mostly want to use the computer as a small home virtual server. I want the computer to have 3 to 4 virtual OSs running on it at any given time.

I want a quad-core cpu with virtualization support, was thinking about 6GB of ram, and I do not think I need a high end video card.

I am torn on whether choosing AMD or Intel because I have always supported AMD but have access to a great deal with Intel.

I can get an Intel Core i7 920 cpu, with Intel Board DX58SO, with Windows Vista Ultimate (64 bit edition), with a voucher for a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it is released to the public. All for $290!

As for AMD, I was thinking of a Phenom II X4 940 ($190), with Asus M4A79 Board ($190). (That is already $380)

Maybe I could do the same thing that I want to do with less hardware. Please give me your advice.

Thanks
 
ar4zero said:
Hi everyone,

I am new to the forum and saw that everyone is more knowledgeable than I am, so I was hoping I can get some advice.

I want to build a new computer because the one that I have is really outdated. I mostly want to use the computer as a small home virtual server. I want the computer to have 3 to 4 virtual OSs running on it at any given time.

I want a quad-core cpu with virtualization support, was thinking about 6GB of ram, and I do not think I need a high end video card.

I am torn on whether choosing AMD or Intel because I have always supported AMD but have access to a great deal with Intel.

I can get an Intel Core i7 920 cpu, with Intel Board DX58SO, with Windows Vista Ultimate (64 bit edition), with a voucher for a free upgrade to Windows 7 when it is released to the public. All for $290!

As for AMD, I was thinking of a Phenom II X4 940 ($190), with Asus M4A79 Board ($190). (That is already $380)

Maybe I could do the same thing that I want to do with less hardware. Please give me your advice.

Thanks
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Wow.... how can you get a deal that good? That would be great for what you need to do.
 
I was putting together a system considering the Intel cpu. Let me know what you think..

CORSAIR XMS3 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail ($104)

EVGA 512-P3-N954-TR GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail ($65 - $15 rebate = $50)

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM ($70 x 2 = $140)

LIAN LI Lancool PC-K7B Black Aluminum/ SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail ($80)

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM ($27)

CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply - Retail ($95 - 20 rebate = $75)

Not sure if the PSU is overkill for my use..

All prices came from newegg
 
$290 for that board, vista and a cpu is amazing, you have some very good luck being able to conjure that up:P
PSU, thats a great psu for the rig.

Gpu, as long as you arent gaming that gpu is suffecient. But for a few bucks more, this ati card performs a little bit better:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102838

Lian-li makes great cases.

You can get that same exact hdd in 640gb for the same price, end of the month special:D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

This memory is a little bit better for about $10 less(8-8-8-21, vs 8-8-8-24 on the corsair)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231247
 
Thanks for the reply again. The ram looks good, looks like the voltage is a little more flexible. Thanks also for the video card recommendation. And I saw that HDD but I am not sure if I will be able to buy it that soon. Maybe I'll have to buy that first.
 
ar4zero said:
Thanks for the reply again. The ram looks good, looks like the voltage is a little more flexible. Thanks also for the video card recommendation. And I saw that HDD but I am not sure if I will be able to buy it that soon. Maybe I'll have to buy that first.
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Actually, the normal price on those drives is only $5 more than the 500gb, still worth it for a.. ~32% increase in disk space for a ~7% increase in price;)
 
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