Data storage server: CPU power usage?

[woodsy2k]

Ok here it is guys. Im looking to build a server for data storage and other low cpu intensive purposes.

Now the processor and other specs im really not bothered about, IE i dont need or want a massivly powerfull system. So my first concern is CPU power usage. I am looking to get either a Socket A or 754 motherboard, and to have a minimum processor speed of 1GHz.

My question is this. Out of all the processors that fit either of the sockets, which uses the least amount of power on load or idle? Im more concerned with idle power usage as the CPU will be idle most of the time.

What would the wise members of OcUK recommend?

Many thanks guys and girls,

Woody

EDIT: Have searched and googled and cant seem to find any conclusive stats.

 

[woodsy2k]

Well i can budget for up to £500 for everything. It wont need a gfx card as the mobo will have onboard video that will do for the few occassions that warrent rigging a monitor to it. VNC will suffice for the rest of the time.

Id like to stick with AMD if possible, but if people belive an intel chip to be better i shall take your advice.

I like the idea of a sempron chip. One of the Sempron 64 2600 chips go quite cheap. they any good?

 

[woodsy2k]

I was unaware that the turion chips could be bought seperatly now? I take it they are S754?

Can anyone cofirm this? Because google is still providing little help...

 

[woodsy2k]

I think i might go for a sempron then, thanks for the advice mate, appreciate it

 

[woodsy2k]

There's always the option to down clock the CPU and motherboard.

This is a good point actually mate, That will also mean it (possibly) runs cooler as well right?

 

[woodsy2k]

Over on XS they ran an Athlon 3000+ Winchester @ about 1GHz IIRC on only 1V without a heatsink and it was OK!

My word. Thats mental! Might think about underclocking a little then, just in the interest of power saving.