Putting together SBS Server 2003 Xeon or Pentium D? [Archive]

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wing

10-20-05, 10:38 AM

Hi Everyone,

I am putting together a system to run SBS 2003 with exchange, SQL and CRM and am looking at CPU's and am wondering if I should go dual Xeon 2.8's or go single Pentium D.

If Xeon which core/chip is best? Nocona, Irwindale?

Any insight would be much appreciated!

batboy

10-20-05, 10:47 AM

Might wanna check with the SMP section boys if you are considering dual Xeons.

dicecca112

10-20-05, 10:51 AM

you might also want to consider the new chips that are coming out soon (or are they already out ?) Paxville look here http://www.gamepc.com/labs/print_content.asp?id=paxville&cookie%5Ftest=1

I've used Noconas and I have to say after using me 630, I'm not that impressed, the 630 comes close to it in performance, at least by my feel.