I work in a internet cafe with 12 computers. We need a new server - anyone recommend what I should buy?
2007-08-03 07:33:17 · 6 answers · asked by Lizzie 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Depends on how clued up you are on PC repairs. Remember you are running a business. If you want one that has one-site support when things go wrong, it's better to buy a branded one. Something like HP, IBM, Compaq, Acer. Then again, in my experience, they don't always turn up immediately and you may have to wait 24-48 hours kicking your heels and not daring to open the dead box because you might invalidate the warranty. If you are handy with a screwdriver and know your way round a PC, building one from bog standard parts has its advantages because you can whip open the thing and swap out a faulty drive or mobo. Personally, I would do the latter and go for something with RAID 5 and a reliable mobo maker such as Asus. Then I would install Linux because it's more stable.
2007-08-03 07:49:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Custom built for you needs will always be the best way to get servers.
Contact a local computer store they might be able to help
2007-08-03 07:36:31 · answer #2 · answered by apcyberax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy a windows 2003 server
2007-08-03 07:36:02 · answer #3 · answered by bobby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an apple xserve and use iMacs in your cafe
2007-08-03 07:36:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
what exactly do you need it for? if its just for sites, i can supply hosting for you
2007-08-05 06:46:45 · answer #5 · answered by DMKNIGHTS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dell is Dell-icious.try it.
2007-08-03 07:36:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋