[OmniOS-discuss] OT: Similar hardware like MIcroserver Gen8

[Saso Kiselkov]

On 12/23/13, 2:30 PM, Michael Rasmussen wrote:
> On Mon, 23 Dec 2013 12:26:47 +0000
> Saso Kiselkov <skiselkov.ml at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>>
>> That's one damn sweet looking piece of hardware, though it's probably
>> going to cost more than the entire HP MicroServer (seeing as the CPU by
>> itself is $171 MSRP). Still, it looks like one kick-ass toy to play with.
>>
> On Newegg it is listed for a price of: $392.99
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157475
> 
> Combining the individual components on the board it seems like a fair
> price.
> 
> There is also a quad core (otherwise same specs) available for the price
> of: $289.99
> http://www.asrock.com/server/overview.asp?Model=C2550D4I

Well, a brand new Gen 7 MicroServer, with case, CPU, PSU and basic
equipment (2GB RAM, 1 250GB HDD) will set you back about $280-290:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aag/main/ref=olp_merch_name_3?ie=UTF8&asin=B00AHQUX86&isAmazonFulfilled=0&seller=A2JOOGMTVUOES
But you get what you pay for. That Asrock board has a lot more
horsepower and if that's what you need, go for it. Ultimately it really
comes down to choosing the right tool for the job. The MicroServer works
for me.

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Saso