I recently built a server with the following specs:
4 750GB Hard Disks (RAID 5) for Data on a Adaptec SATA RAID
Controller
2 160GB Hard Disks (Mirrored) for OS
1 Dual Quad-Core Opteron Motherboard
1 Opteron CPU
8 (4 x 2)GB ECC RAM
1 500W Power Supply
1 Server Case with HotSwap Bays

Total Cost?
$2000.00

I also purchased an additional motherboard to use as a spare if needed.

If I need more speed down the road, I will add a second CPU and an additional 8gb RAM!

Every component was purchased at NewEgg.

Last edited by gkfahnbulleh; 12/29/2008 2:57 PM.
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