Intel/Win applications - NUC, MiniPC, Server. What do you recommend?

  • Erstellt am 2021-05-07 11:15:55

i_b_n_a_n

2021-05-14 22:28:55
  • #1
It even runs with only one CPU ;). The advantage is the possibility to install a lot of cheap memory.

SingleSocket servers mostly run with E3 Xeons and only support relatively expensive unbuffered ECC RAM. Only 32GB (with DDR3) or very expensive 128GB (with unbuffered DDR4 ECC) are possible.

Current HP, Dell, and FTS SingleSocket server components are very expensive. All have special power supplies (not redundant) that are economical (12V) but hardly replaceable. Usually only software RAID (onBoard) with all disadvantages and poor performance.

Otherwise, just get a new Dell MFF 3080 with i3 10th Gen. Quiet, fast, cheap. Currently about €400, but it was once around €320 including Win10 Pro (which also supports HyperV). 2 DDR4 SO modules, 1x PCIe + 1x SATA 2.5". GBit. Under-desk/VESA mounts available cheaply.
 

Tarnari

2021-05-14 22:37:23
  • #2
Windows Server Datacenter is available. Actually, there is no need to replace the server with Essentials. The only thing I think is that the hardware has been in use for over 10 years. First as a gaming tube, now as a 24/7 server for 4 years. Eventually, things break down because they are not designed for this operation. 128GB RAM, redundant power supplies I will never need. And if I want to stay license-compliant, I am only allowed to virtualize freely on Windows Datacenter.
 
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