Desktop cpu vs Server cpu

[yaqoub]

Hello,

I plan to do some web hosting on my new server once i decide what parts i should get.

Part of my dilemma is deciding which cpu to get. I read some forums about this little discussion, and have seen some people mentioning server cpus tend to last longer.

The cpus i am looking at are:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819115202

and

http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16819117186

It would seem as if the i7 would be better due to the L3 cache being larger, and a faster clock speed.

Does it really matter which one i would get for web hosting?

If the cpu does matter, would i need to buy ECC memory with a server motherboard?

Or could i buy a desktop motherboard and put in some ddr3 ram and run just as fine?

 

[ShawnD1]

Is this for business or just screwing around? If you're hosting a website for a company or renting space out to other people and charging money for it, it might be best to just buy a server from a company like Dell or IBM. If you're just screwing around and hosting a website for yourself and a few friends, desktop parts will work just fine.

If the cpu does matter, would i need to buy ECC memory with a server motherboard?

If this server is important and you absolutely must have rock solid stability then yes you will need ECC memory with a server motherboard and a server CPU. It'll probably cost three times as much as desktop parts, but you need to spend money to make money.

 

[lopri]

Agree with ShawnD1. In my opinion, even better option is just to use web-hosting service and pay rent.

 

[ochadd]

You don't need i7 to build your server if you have to ask. The best bang for your buck is to go with an AMD Phenom chip. AMD desktop processors still support ECC where Intel you need to move to a server CPU. I've worked on thousands of machines and have yet to have a CPU fail without an outside influence such as surge, overheating, etc.

AMD Phenom 9150e = $80
ASUS M4A78-E = $105
4GB ECC memory = $55

You can get the whole setup for less than the price of the i7 processor.

 

[yaqoub]

Thanks for the reply guys.

This setup is mostly for screwing around, nothing too serious at the moment.