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Old 11-11-2008   #1
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I'm thinking of putting together the following system, and I'm wondering where I can buy all of the parts I need. Some of the more popular sites (like Tiger Direct) seem to have some of the stuff, but not all. Any suggestions on a one-stop shopping resource. (I'm going to put it together myself.)

I would like to put together this 8-Core Xeon Server-Class Workstation


I need the following and a b barebones kit to put it all together.
8-Core Xeon Server-Class Workstation

Two Intel QUAD-Core Xeon E5450 - 3.0GHz, 12MB, 1333MHz FSB

20x DVD+/-RW Double Layer Optical Drive

16GB 667MHz Fully Buffered Server Memory Modules (4 x 4GB)

Two WDC 500GB, SATA II, 7200 RPM, 16MB Buffer Hard Drives

WDC 250GB, Ultra ATA100, 7200 rpm, 8MB Buffer Hard Drive

WDC VelociRaptor 150 GB, SATA II, 10K RPM, 16MB Buffer Hard Drive

Integrated Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

NVIDIA GeForce 8600GT, 256MB, PCI-Express, DUAL-DVI Video Card

Microsoft® Windows® Vista Business X64 Edition

Front Panel USB Access

Integrated FireWire (1394a) Interface

Thanks,


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I would try Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! If I may be so bold, I would recommend an AMD Opteron system instead of Intel. The intel FSB design makes them not quite as desirable as Opteron for server systems.
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If you want a good place to start for parts, I would check PRICEWATCH :: Price Comparison Tool - Find the lowest prices on computer parts, electronics and more before you buy where the parts are listed from least expensive to the most. Check the ratings and work with the best rated companies.
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I like dabs.com - Laptops, Components, MP3 players, Software, Digital Cameras cheap and good service
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I like ebuyer but not so keen on postage costs.

Cheap Laptops, Hard Drives, LCD Monitors, TVs and more at Ebuyer
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im a newegg freak
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TigerDirect.com - Computers, Computer Parts, Computer Components & Electronics

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Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras, Cell Phones, Electronics and more!

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