I am getting ready to build a purpose-built testing/development server for my web development. I have been using an old win xp machine that I picked up for $50 at the local computer store a while back, but I am getting to the point that I need something a bit more powerful and running server software. I don't need too much from the server, basically running a few websites for development and client preview (nothing in production), probably < 100 pageviews per day. I will also probably self host my SVN repo on the server rather than paying for a hosted service, and will be running SQL Server 2012 Standard on the server (again, only used for development purposes, not in production). I would also like to take advantage of the domain/file server and backup aspects of windows server for my computers and my wife's laptop.
I am planning to go with a microITX/microATX system, 4gb RAM, 3tb hdd (possibly two in RAID1), running Windows Server 2012 Essentials. I am trying to decide on the CPU right now. My initial thought was going with a celeron G530. I am relatively certain that it will do what I want, and it fits within my budget (practically nothing).
I have started looking at bit at the embedded chipsets as well though, and they are really appealing to me. I love the low power consumption and heat output/fanless operation. If I could run the system without the noise of fans, it would be great. I am looking at the Intel Atom D2700. I have never worked with any of these embedded chipsets before though, and as this is my first true server, I really don't have much concept for what kind of processing power it will need.
It seems like my use should be fairly light and the Atom chipset should be sufficient (the specs are actually fairly close to the celeron), but I am just a bit leary about trying something new.
Is the Atom going to be sufficient? or should I step up to the celeron?
I am planning to go with a microITX/microATX system, 4gb RAM, 3tb hdd (possibly two in RAID1), running Windows Server 2012 Essentials. I am trying to decide on the CPU right now. My initial thought was going with a celeron G530. I am relatively certain that it will do what I want, and it fits within my budget (practically nothing).
I have started looking at bit at the embedded chipsets as well though, and they are really appealing to me. I love the low power consumption and heat output/fanless operation. If I could run the system without the noise of fans, it would be great. I am looking at the Intel Atom D2700. I have never worked with any of these embedded chipsets before though, and as this is my first true server, I really don't have much concept for what kind of processing power it will need.
It seems like my use should be fairly light and the Atom chipset should be sufficient (the specs are actually fairly close to the celeron), but I am just a bit leary about trying something new.
Is the Atom going to be sufficient? or should I step up to the celeron?
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