PC Build for Server - Advice Please!

[nwgilbert]

Hi, Here’s a quick overview of what we are trying to achieve…

I am looking for a PC build which will act as our server for a new bidding system to be used at fundraising events.

We run auctions at fundraising events which are held at hotels. We are looking to display up to 100 tablets for guests to view our website (pre-loaded on the devices by us).
The website contains live bidding information, which continually changes and should be updated across all devices in real-time.

We are looking for a PC built that will be the server that runs this system.

It needs to be reliable since it is powering a server that will have 100 devices connected at once. Real-time speed is important.

Couple of guys have given me slight guidance on a pc build - here it is:


BUILD 1 PROVIDED BY DEVELOPER

• CPU: Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor
• CASE: Cooler Master Elite 110 Computer Case 'Mini-ITX, USB 3.0, Mesh Side Panel' RC-110-KKN2
• MOTHERBOARD : ASUS Intel 1151 Socket Z370 Chipset Prime A D4 ATX Motherboard - Black
• SSD: Samsung 250 GB 860 EVO Sata III 64L V NAND Solid State Drive,MZ-76E250B/EU
• RAM : Corsair CMK8GX4M2B3000C15 Vengeance LPX 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4 3000 MHz C15 XMP 2.0 High Performance Desktop Memory Kit, Black
• PSU : Corsair CP-9020131-UK TXM Series 750 W TX750M ATX/EPS Semi-Modular 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Unit - Black

Total £750



BUILD 2 PROVIDED BY FRIEND

• CPU Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor
• CASE: UNDECIDED – Not yet included
• MOTHERBOARD : ASRock H310M-HDV/M.2 - mATX Motherboard for Intel Socket 1151 CPUs
• SSD: Crucial MX500 CT500MX500SSD1(Z) 500 GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5 Inch)
• RAM : HyperX HX426C16FB2/8 8 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM 1.2 V 288-Pin Memory Kit, Black
• PSU : Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit

Total £584
(not including cost of SSD Crucial MX500 as I already have one)




Thank you in advance for your time and help with this.

I look forward to hearing from anyone that can help!

 

[nwgilbert]

Here's a bump as no response so far.

Also more details below ---

I forgot to mention that I need it to be fit in mini pc case as we will be transporting event to event, smaller it is the better.

Here's more details about the site.
The engine will be written in php using the Phalcon MVC framework
The engine will reside on a linux box running apache
The engine will be supported by a responsive fronted html site using bootstrap
The engine will be be supported by a mysql database
The engine will have have standard responsive states as defined in bootstrap
Supply a fresh build from scratch with all code owned entirely by the client. Do not allow the system be dependent on any 3rd party API without the express written consent of the site owner in advance of developing any connections.




What is everyones thoughts on this build?

PROVIDED BY DEVELOPER

• CPU: Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor
325

• CASE: Cooler Master Elite 110 Computer Case 'Mini-ITX, USB 3.0, Mesh Side Panel' RC-110-KKN2
35

• MOTHERBOARD : ASUS Intel 1151 Socket Z370 Chipset Prime A D4 ATX Motherboard - Black
147

• SSD: Crucial MX500 CT500MX500SSD1(Z) 500 GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5 Inch)
80

• RAM : Corsair CMK8GX4M2B3000C15 Vengeance LPX 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR4 3000 MHz C15 XMP 2.0 High Performance Desktop Memory Kit, Black
95

• PSU : Corsair CP-9020131-UK TXM Series 750 W TX750M ATX/EPS Semi-Modular 80 PLUS Gold Power Supply Unit - Black
PSU : 90

Total £772



Questions:
1. Is it all compatible?
2. Would anyone suggest any tweaks to that??
3. How does it compare to the second build in my first post above provided by a friend?

We're in a rush to purchase so need to order tomorrow really - would appreciate prompt responses with thoughts?

Thanks!!

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[nwgilbert]

Is this board still active? Still haven't had a response

I've been working with my friend on putting together a better build based on those 2 above. We have come together with the following build.

Can someone please let me know thoughts? Whether to change anything in the above or whether it is good as it is?

Also, to make sure it is all compatible. Thank you in advance for any advice anyone can offer!

• Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor
• Temporarily out of stock
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£286.18

1

• Crucial MX500 CT500MX500SSD1(Z) 500 GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5 Inch)
• In stock
• Is delivered in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
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£79.99

1

• Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit
• Only 13 left in stock (more on the way).
• Eligible for FREE UK Delivery
• This will be a gift This is a giftLearn more

£47.99

1

• ASRock H310M-HDV/M.2 - mATX Motherboard for Intel Socket 1151 CPUs
• Temporarily out of stock
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• This will be a gift This is a giftLearn more

£58.40

1

• HyperX HX426C16FB2/8 8 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM 1.2 V 288-Pin Memory Kit, Black
• In stock
• Eligible for FREE UK Delivery
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£74.59

 

[nwgilbert]

Server can be extremely loud and heavy. We'd prefer to avoid as we only setup at these events for a few hours at a time.

I've tweaked the build as I put the wrong board in there.

What are your thoughts about this build? Is this compatible?
We do not need a GPU.



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• Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Cube Case with Fan
• In stock
• Delivery at no additional cost for Prime Members
• This will be a gift This is a giftLearn more

£36.99

1

• GIGABYTE H310M S2V Motherboard - Black
• Only 3 left in stock.
• Sold by CCL Computers
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£62.15

1

• Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor
• Temporarily out of stock
• Delivery at no extra cost for Prime members
• This will be a gift This is a giftLearn more

£286.18

1

• Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit
• Only 13 left in stock (more on the way).
• Delivery at no additional cost for Prime Members
• This will be a gift This is a giftLearn more

£47.99

1

• Crucial MX500 CT500MX500SSD1(Z) 500 GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5 Inch)
• In stock
• Is delivered in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
• Delivery at no additional cost for Prime Members
• This will be a gift This is a giftLearn more

£79.99

1

• HyperX HX426C16FB2/8 8 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM 1.2 V 288-Pin Memory Kit, Black
• In stock
• Delivery at no additional cost for Prime Members
• This will be a gift This is a giftLearn more

£74.59

1

Subtotal (6 items): £587.89










How does this compare with @orbitalwalsh build?

@nwgilbert

ryzen side of things, ITX form

My basket at Overclockers UK:

• 1 x Gigabyte AB350N-GAMING WIFI AMD B350 (Socket AM4) DDR4 Mini ITX Motherboard= £104.99
• 1 x Team Group Vulcan T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-24000C16 3000MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey (TLGD416G30= £124.99
• 1 x AMD Ryzen 7 Eight Core 1700 3.70GHz (Socket AM4) Processor - Retail= £199.99
• 1 x Kolink Satellite Micro-ATX Cube Case - Black= £28.99
• 1 x Bitfenix Formula Series 450W 80 Plus Gold Power Supply= £59.99
• 1 x Asus GeForce GT 710 SILENT 1024MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card= £39.95

Total: £571.20 (includes shipping: £12.30)
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then add SSD for OS and raid HDD (will have to double check case for space though)

UK RMA for the mobo

intel has shot up in price, i7 8700 actually has increased the most along with i3 8100 due to being favoured by OEMs

 

[nwgilbert]

@Semple we are not already running this software. It is the first time.

@skyripper You are correct in saying that we could probably run this off a good laptop with ssd and ram but due to our budget we are going to go with a desktop.
In response to your questions, simple answer is 'I don't know'. However, I have sent the above build to the developers and they have approved saying this build will support the sever requirements.

With that in mind, I just want to check that the parts are compatible..
Also whether there are any slight changes in parts simply for a better general performance.



Shopping Basket

• Thermaltake Core V1 Mini ITX Cube Case with Fan

£36.99

• GIGABYTE H310M S2V Motherboard - Black

£62.15

• Intel BX80684I78700 8th Gen Core i7-8700 Processor

£286.18

• Corsair CP-9020101-UK CX450M 450 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply Unit

£47.99

• Crucial MX500 CT500MX500SSD1(Z) 500 GB Internal SSD (3D NAND, SATA, 2.5 Inch)

£79.99

• HyperX HX426C16FB2/8 8 GB 2666 MHz DDR4 CL16 DIMM 1.2 V 288-Pin Memory Kit, Black

£74.59


Subtotal (6 items): £587.89

 

[nwgilbert]

@Firestar_3x We are building a PC that will be used as our server. I've heard servers are loud and heavy and that is something we want to avoid.

With that in mind, maybe laptop is a better route to go down.

@Vince Valid point, is there any laptop you can recommend to match this?

You are right, we should have 16gb in here, although 8gb would probably suffice.
It will run on the Ruckus network, access points r510's.