cheap as server challenge

killerk · 6 Oct 2010 at 20:31

i am really after a cheap server <£150. I already have a case and hard drives so basically need mobo, processor, memory, powersupply and an OS. I have been looking at Windows home server. Fire away

PhillyDee · 6 Oct 2010 at 20:48

So, -£74 for WHS license (Unless you use the Beta for Vail (WHS2)) leaves £76.
Hate to say this, but good luck. 2nd hand will be your only option. Even then, good luck

PhillyDee · 6 Oct 2010 at 20:51

Cheapest mobo - http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=BG-155-GI&groupid=595&catid=689&subcat=
£30
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-272-AM&groupid=701&catid=6&subcat=
£28 AM3 processor

Leaves nothing for ram and PSU

Do not skimp on the PSU. You will be using it as a backup device, and do not want a cheapy!

Dammit, meant to edit post!

killerk · 6 Oct 2010 at 21:02

Ok so mite order tonight.
Checked and you can get a WHS 30 Free Trial at which point i will have been paid again and should be able to afford it.

As for the rest

ECS GeForce6100PM-M2 V7.0 GeForce 6150SE (Socket AM3/AM2+) DDR2 microATX Motherboard £30.98

AMD Sempron 140 2.70GHz (Socket AM3) Processor - Retail £27.99

Kingston 1GB (1x1GB) DDR2 PC2-6400C5 800MHz Single Channel Memory Module £19.96

OcUK Swift 550W Silent Power Supply £18.79

Total - £100