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Originally Posted by vermaden
I... and by the way, Intel Qxxxx series quad core CPU cannot be used in SMP setup, you will have to use a Xeon XPU here  |
intel 3000-series xeons (
http://www.intel.com/products/proces...ifications.htm) are single-socket only variants of the xeon line and priced really well.
And while there are other oem motherboards, intel and intel chipsets are the most compatible when it comes to XEN and ESXi support, I use these entry-level mb (
http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/prodbrief/317899.pdf).
Toronto-area pricing (3Q2008), I can do hassle-free server-grade mb+quad-core-cpu for under CAD$600, taxes in.
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