Shopping for a new server and need suggestions - GoFuckYourself.com

Marcus · 12-16-2002, 09:10 PM

I'm looking to get off shared hosting and buy a server to house all my stuff but I don't know what I need.

I have 1 site that gets about 10-14k/day of traffic, burns about 100 gigs a month and runs the germesia script which from what I understand uses up a lot of cpu power.

I also want to add a chatroom to that site and I want the chatroom to be able to handle 100 simultaneous users.

I have another site that burns about 600 gigs a month and is growing and has no scipts on it.

I have a few other small sites that dont burn through much at all.

So how powerful of a server do I need to handle this?
I know 0 about hardware so I can't just build it myself, I'm shopping on ebay and on pricewatch, I just dont know what to look for. I know I want a huge harddrive, but that's about it.

No I'm not looking for a new host.

Thanks for any suggestions

Jamie · 12-16-2002, 09:38 PM

We just bought some dells. take a look at the Dell 1650 with Dual p3 1.26's, go with the stock 256k of ram and a 36 gig HD.

Then pick up 1 gig of ram from Crucial.com. Dell's ram prices are crazy.

You can get out the door with a Dual proc dell for around $1500 or less.

echo465 · 12-16-2002, 09:40 PM

You might also try http://www.eracks.com/ -- I haven't bought from them, but their stuff looks good and the prices are reasonable.

For the record, my servers are Dell Poweredge 500 SC's. They're just turning a year old -- i'm starting to get harassed to extend my warranty.

lilbitch · 12-16-2002, 09:46 PM

I second Jamie's suggestion!
I too am on a Dell 1650, same specs, for 6 months or so. kicks ass!

Marcus · 12-16-2002, 09:52 PM

Thanks guys, this looks great
http://www.dell.com/us/en/bsd/produc...pedge_1650.htm

btw is eRacks.com the same as eMachines? I had an emachine once and it wasn't too good, but that was like 3 years ago so maybe theyre better now.

echo465 · 12-16-2002, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Marcus
btw is eRacks.com the same as eMachines? I had an emachine once and it wasn't too good, but that was like 3 years ago so maybe theyre better now. [/B]

Corporate info is different for each of them, so I would say they're not related.

Rodent · 12-16-2002, 09:59 PM

Use real servers www.supermicro.com

Probono · 12-16-2002, 10:08 PM

We run 14 servers, Dell and Compaq. I suggest the Dell 2550 dual rack mount box. Look at their refurb stuff you can usually get a good deal with full 3 year onsite hardware warranty.

echo465 · 12-16-2002, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Probono
Look at their refurb stuff you can usually get a good deal with full 3 year onsite hardware warranty.

Bah, the new stuff is too cheap to screw around with refurbed stuff.

12-16-2002, 09:10 PM	#1
Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	Shopping for a new server and need suggestions I'm looking to get off shared hosting and buy a server to house all my stuff but I don't know what I need. I have 1 site that gets about 10-14k/day of traffic, burns about 100 gigs a month and runs the germesia script which from what I understand uses up a lot of cpu power. I also want to add a chatroom to that site and I want the chatroom to be able to handle 100 simultaneous users. I have another site that burns about 600 gigs a month and is growing and has no scipts on it. I have a few other small sites that dont burn through much at all. So how powerful of a server do I need to handle this? I know 0 about hardware so I can't just build it myself, I'm shopping on ebay and on pricewatch, I just dont know what to look for. I know I want a huge harddrive, but that's about it. No I'm not looking for a new host. Thanks for any suggestions

12-16-2002, 09:38 PM	#2
Jamie Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: CelebPay.com Posts: 2,517	We just bought some dells. take a look at the Dell 1650 with Dual p3 1.26's, go with the stock 256k of ram and a 36 gig HD. Then pick up 1 gig of ram from Crucial.com. Dell's ram prices are crazy. You can get out the door with a Dual proc dell for around $1500 or less. __________________ CelebPay: Promote Celebrity Reviews i/c/q - :1851935

12-16-2002, 09:40 PM	#3
echo465 Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 265	You might also try http://www.eracks.com/ -- I haven't bought from them, but their stuff looks good and the prices are reasonable. For the record, my servers are Dell Poweredge 500 SC's. They're just turning a year old -- i'm starting to get harassed to extend my warranty. __________________ Currently Promoting: Adult Movie Club Last edited by echo465; 12-16-2002 at 09:50 PM..

12-16-2002, 09:46 PM	#4
lilbitch Confirmed User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 122	I second Jamie's suggestion! I too am on a Dell 1650, same specs, for 6 months or so. kicks ass! __________________ Oxeo Rocks...Just ask 'em! ?&%@!

12-16-2002, 09:59 PM	#7
Rodent Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: ReliableServers.Com Posts: 1,462	Use real servers www.supermicro.com __________________ Choopa.com Colocation \| Cloud Servers \| Dedicated Servers \| CDN 1000 Gbps Network \| NJ DataCenters

12-16-2002, 09:52 PM	#5
Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	Thanks guys, this looks great http://www.dell.com/us/en/bsd/produc...pedge_1650.htm btw is eRacks.com the same as eMachines? I had an emachine once and it wasn't too good, but that was like 3 years ago so maybe theyre better now.

12-16-2002, 10:08 PM	#8
Probono Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Under the Rainbow Posts: 2,731	We run 14 servers, Dell and Compaq. I suggest the Dell 2550 dual rack mount box. Look at their refurb stuff you can usually get a good deal with full 3 year onsite hardware warranty.