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Which server would you prefer?
Which server config provides better value, in terms of general performance and costs (assuming they cost about the same)?
1:
E3-1240 V3
120gb SSD + 1TB HDD
>
16GB RAM
>
10TB BW ON 1Gbps
>
/29
2:
Dual L5630
120gb SSD + 2TB HDD
32GB RAM
30TB ON 1Gbps
/29
Assuming they will be used to create 4 VPS nodes all for web server purposes, disregarding hardware options upgrade, RAID and disk disaster recovery concerns, which config do you like best?
Vote
- Vote41 votes
- E3-1240 #1 Config58.54%
- L5630 #2 Config41.46%
Comments
a free advice, don't go with the second if the providers first letter is "V"
unless you want to a high blood pressure for the next few days.
Haha no worries, I got these quoted from providers I've trusted already, had services with them for a long time
if you trust the 2nd then its the best deal over the 1st .
How so? For just 4 VMs on it, I would prefer option 1, because of "more wow" CPU single threaded. If he does not need the bigger diskspace and RAM then he will get more kicks out of machine 1.
I would personally choose option 2 if better CPU performance is not a concern/necessity. Assuming the same cost, option 2 offers more bang for your buck.
2, more room to grow
having extra ram and disk is more profitable considering op's needs.
Oh wait! I misunderstood the OP. He is not looking for one server to put 4 VMs on it, he is looking for four servers to create x VMs for webhosting... In that case: Option 2. My bad.
I picked option 2. In general option two IMO would be better. I always try to plan ahead. If you think you are going to do x then plan for xx. that way you are always ready for what comes.
I pick 1 if its for game server purposes but as the op states it for web hosting i think 2 is a better choice.
Definitely server 1 for any purpose.
Id for #2 aswell
only a fool would choose number 2 and on number 2 the ssd will be slower.
Definitely 1 What is url ?
If you need more RAM (Who knows what you plan on doing), then go for option 2. Otherwise the 1st server will provide better processing power.
@sanmax88 Who is the provider? And the pricing?
Hello,
If you don't need the extra space and ram of option 2 go for option 1.
Since ressources will be shared having a bigger cpu will provide you more flexibility.
E3 and there no questions.
first options is best for vps production. You need the extra processor power over disk space. Although the extra RAM on the second is great. But i would still go option 1 over 2. Good luck
Agree with ceibaNet, first options is good for vps production.
E3 ofcourse best for all purpose. I will go with second option.