[SOLVED] server processors

[hamoo]

i need a server, and am looking for a server processor. the last quote i got for a dell poweredge t340 was a joke
can i get a recommendation for an 8 core processor that will be able to run windows server
i would also like a recommendation for a motherboard that will have an m.2 port or two m.2 ports
i can't do the raid 5 thing; it's obsolete. talk about a boat anchor, let's talk about a poweredge using raid 5

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Do you need the M.2 port to be NVME and SATA capable?

 

[kanewolf]

What is the purpose of this server? That determines the hardware as much as anything.

 

[hamoo]

What is the purpose of this server? That determines the hardware as much as anything.

requirements are minimal. it doesn't say "redundant power supply", but that should be a priority. a power supply failure would be a nightmare, because even though it is an "easy" fix, it would still require an on site visit. other than that, speed. that's why i would choose an m.2 over raid5
here they are:
https://hsps.pro/dentrix/documentation/Dentrix_G7_System_Requirements.pdf

 

[kanewolf]

If the quote you got was "a joke", then part of that responsibility is on you for not having your specifications better defined.
You linked a dental management system requirements document which provides minimum requirements. Do you have any practical experience on requirements? 40GB disk seems awful small for a database system. If this system is handling digital X-Rays or other large data, the requirements in that document are also "a joke".

You have provided a minimum functional description, what is your budget?