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Originally Posted by given2fly  Been doing some searching. Considering the situation that I am going to run most of the MS Server products inside those VMs with a 64 bit host OS, I will go with any reasonably fast memory. I think I need not go for those with least latency ratings as they are mainly meant for Gaming folks. Right? Correct me if I am wrong. Also suggest which RAM is going to be good. I am too confused looking at the ratings out on the web. |
RAM : G-Skill F2-6400CL4D - 1GB*4 DDR2 -800 will cost around 7,000 and will be stable.
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Originally Posted by given2fly Regarding processor, I am kind of drifting more toward Q6600 ($ 210- about Rs. 8500)unless someone can point out any distinct benefit of going with Q9450 ($380+). Check the following (Though mostly gaming performance which is not my primary concern but stability). |
Q6600 is built on 65nm technology and Q9450 is built on 45nm technology. Its good to invest in Q945, and it will also perform better than Q6600. Any intel processor with Q6XXX series will be 65nm and Q9XXX will be 45nm.
Similarly, E6XXX is 65nm and E8XXX is 45nm core 2 duo.
45nm have performed better than 65nm processors. Q9450 is good deal but the cost increase is way too much against Q6600. Nevertheless, if you are able to afford Q9450, then go for it. You are future proofing your self.
Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 Review » Page 16 - Conclusion: - Overclockers Club Intel 45nm 2.66ghz Quad-core Processor Tested - OverclockersClub Forums Quote:
Originally Posted by given2fly What to choose between WD Caviar & Seagate Barrauda? Even there, Seagate has 2 options; 7200.11 (For Performance) & ES series (For Reliability)? Which one do you suggest. How about the boot/system partition on a faster drive and keeping the data on a RAID 0 made of something like Barracuda ES / WD Caviar. Seagate's Barracuda ES hard drive - The Tech Report - Page 1
One funny thing I came across was no shop in Vashi (New Bombay) was stocking Seagate. They say that WD has a better onsite support (Is that RMA?) and that is why they prefer selling WD by majority.
Also, do we get any Dual-Processor board for C2D or C2Q? Just curious if there is any MP possible with these components. |
Seagate has one of the best RMA, but for your function needs, WD will serve better. The percentage of Defective HDD are very less as compared to Seagate. I again feel that W.D. Caviar RE2, 500GB *2 in RAID 0 (you need this ) is good option.
Regarding dual processor board,
Intel D5400XS is one option.
Here is the link:
Intel® Desktop Board D5400XS Overview