I want to get a cheap very low power usage server for my home for general nas and for hosting a 24/7 vent server. Was mainly looking at a pre built system as it will probably be more compact. Can anyone give me some general recommendations as I don't have much experience with servers. I would LIKE it to run ubuntu but that's not essential. So long as it will run vent. It's mainly to allow me tv avoid leaving my 1050w system on 24/7 as the electric bill just came in
http://www.ebuyer.com/320819-hp-pro...065-612?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products Plus £100 cash back at the moment.Been looking to get one myself.Friend bought one says it very quick with 2008 r2. Read all the spec first so you a sure it fills your needs, not sure regarding power usage.
Pretty sure thats way more than I need. And the point of getting a pre built was it being compact. If i was gonna get a full tower i would just make a m-atx pc.
Get an HP Microserver. The ML40 or something I think it's called. There's a 100£ cashback on it and it has plenty of power for a fileserver/vent server.
Yep, HP Microserver, £100 cashback offer too: http://www.ebuyer.com/281915-hp-proliant-turion-ii-n40l-microserver-100-cashback-658553-421 I have one, it is great. Looked at Vent, says it is fairly unintensive so should be fine.
