Reasonable Offer

[Franklin]

Can the below server system be used as a pc as I have no idea on server systems.

What would be a reasonable offer on the second hand system below?

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2x Intel Xeon 5430 Processors @ 2.66Ghz
Intel S5000PALR Motherboard
8GB Kingston PC2-5300 FBDIMM ECC RAM
2x 320GB Seagate ST3320620NS SATAII Drives
Standard Intel 2U server chassis (black)
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[farmerlee]

Yeah you could use it as a regular pc, probably a bit of an overkill for everyday type use and i don't think you'd see any advantage of running 8 cores during normal use. The only issue is what OS you will run. You will need a 64bit OS to be able to take advantage of all 8g gigs otherwise you'll only be able to access 3gb with a 32bit OS.

As for the price i have no idea, you might have to look online to see what similar systems are selling for.

[MikeNAS]

-{ Quote: "Can the below server system be used as a pc as I have no idea on server systems.

What would be a reasonable offer on the second hand system below?" }-

Second hand? That's a still very good server. Those parts are very expensive. Special memorys and motherboard. It's cheaper to buy some Quad core Intel and normal DDR2 memorys.

[Franklin]

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He actually had two server systems advertised on our local site.I did send him an email for a ballpark figure and some other info but they must of sold as I haven't heard back as yet.
Bargain Board (http://bargainboard.navada.com.au/)
-{ Quote: "2 Intel Dual Xeon Quad-Core 5430 servers for sale. Please make reasonable offers!
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Server #1

2x Intel Xeon 5430 Processors @ 2.66Ghz
Intel S5000PALR Motherboard
4GB Kingston PC2-5300 FBDIMM ECC RAM
2x320GB Seagate ST3320620NS SATAII Drives
Standard Intel 2U server chassis (black)

Server #2

2x Intel Xeon 5430 Processors @ 2.66Ghz
Intel S5000PALR Motherboard
8GB Kingston PC2-5300 FBDIMM ECC RAM
2x 320GB Seagate ST3320620NS SATAII Drives
Standard Intel 2U server chassis (black)
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