[wplug] Cheap linux server - hardware suggestions

[Bryon Gill]

Let me just say that if you're looking to build an inexpensive server I've found tigerdirect.com's barebones kits to be a much better deal than anything I could find at any other vendor.

Here's a link to their barebones kit page:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/category/category_tlc.asp?CatId=31&name=Barebone-Kits&cm_sp=Masthead-_-Computer%20Parts-_-Spot%2002


The only annoying thing is that a lot of their best deals involve nitpicky rebates that pay you in Amex debit cards that, ironically, you can't use to buy basically anything online. That said, you can usually find a fine server machine for around $300 like this one:

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7624895&CatId=31



Or you can spend a little more for better brands/parts/ram/etc.
 
Bryon

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