Is it worth to upgrade to a server setup?

[sandeep]

Hi everyone,

I''m looking for a fun project and might have some money to burn on hardware.

At the moment I am running the following:

- Intel Core i7 2600K @ 4Ghz (4.5Ghz Boost)
- 8GB Corsair XMS3 1600Mhz RAM
- Gigabyte Z68X-UD3P-B3 Motherboard
- Intel 520 128GB SSD
- Samsung 830 128GB SSD
- 1 x 750GB Hitachi HDD + 1 x 640GB WD HDD
- 2 x ATI 5850 1GB in crossfire
- Antec Kuhler H20-620
- Antec 1200 Case
- Be Quiet Dark Power Pro (2010 Model) 850w


What I'm planning on going through is a Dual CPU setup, will I notice much of a performance increase if I were to buy 2 Xeon CPUs and a Dual Server mobo. Or is it not worth the extra price?

 

[Fire_fly]

What are you using the computer for?

 

[sandeep]

I normally use it for developing. Java, .NET + Web Dev Mainly. So a lot of compiling as I have many linked projects and libraries.

I also use the PC for gaming and I use Virtual Machines quite a bit main for a sandboxed environment for work.

 

[Audigex]

Gaming it will make virtually no difference, unless you are gaming WHILE hosting VMs or compiling... but in that case I'd be looking at splitting into two PCs, a gaming machine (your current rig) and a separate server as a compile farm/VM host.

It might make your compiling faster - if you're working on mammoth projects, or give the ability to host more VMs - but again, how many do you need?

IMO, if you're going to buy equipment for a server, get yourself a separate machine to use as a compiler and VM host.