Sam Drinkard wrote: > > > Simon Jolle sjolle wrote: >> On 05/15/2008 04:24 PM, Sam Drinkard wrote: >> >>> About 2 years ago, I build a server >> [...] >> >> What are the advantages of building your own server comparing with >> products from HP, Dell and IBM? Is it cheaper? >> >> I never heard of DIY server hardware market. >> >> cheers >> Simon >> > Basically, I built it because I wanted certain components in/on the > system and could not get it configured that way from any vendor. I've > built every PC I've ever owned. I select components based on the type > of use they would get, and the applications they are going to run. As > for price, sometimes cheaper, sometimes more expensive depending on > what you put in it, but in the end, when it all comes together, you > have something to be proud of because you built it yourself. > > Sam That's the way I prefer todo it as well :) This way, whether it's a server or desktop, I know it will be easy & cheaper to upgrade than using proprietary / pre-build systems like Dell for instance. -- Kind Regards Rudi Ahlers CEO, SoftDux Web: http://www.SoftDux.com Check out my technical blog, http://blog.softdux.com for Linux or other technical stuff, or visit http://www.WebHostingTalk.co.za for Web Hosting stuff