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To cut the story short, I can't buy an item (server/cpu/motherboard/ram) that costs more than USD 330. However, I can combine them, meaning, I can buy a CPU that costs USD 330 and motherboard that costs USD 330.
With this limitation, I can't buy a powerful 1U server which will definitely costs me more USD 330. With that in mind, I was hoping to build a powerful desktop PC which will be used as a database server. However, through my experience, desktop PC doesn't last very long, usually the motherboard will just die by itself after 1 or 2 years.
So, what would you guys recommend me to buy with this kind of budget?
- Every item must be <= USD 330.
- Will be used as a MySQL server.
- RAID would be nice.
- 1TB is pretty big for my data.
- I do not need external graphic card (onboard would do just fine), mouse, keyboard, monitor.
- Linux friendly.
- One ethernet port is good enough.
- It's important that those hardware is made of components that will last long (at least 3 years or something).
- The server will be placed in an air conditioned room, but a good ventilation for the server is always preferred.
- I won't overclock it.
- Intel processor is preferred.
Thanks in advance.
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