Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:16 AM
by
Paul Wu
Dell PowerEdge SC1435 : Most Bang-for-the-Buck Quad Core Server
I just ordered a Dell SC1435 and I must say that I am very impressed with how much computing power Dell packed into a diminutive 1U space. My server is equipped with 2 AMD Opteron dual core processors running at 1.8 Ghz, 4 GB of RAM and 80GB HD for only $1,809 after tax and shipping. I think I paid almost as much for my Motorola 6502 powered 8-bit computer back in the 80s. I can't wait to test BizTalk development on it. Below is a little video clip I found that showcase the machine: