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02-02-2013, 08:18 PM
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server as home computer
I see adds for dual xenon servers for about $125
Can these be used..without modification..as a home computer That is...will they run winxp; will they access internet via wifi using traditional lan cards etc One model has regular usb,sound and vga ports..could this function as above? I understand their fans r noisey but that wldnt bother me Tx |
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02-02-2013, 08:54 PM
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Should work fine.
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02-02-2013, 10:04 PM
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The servers are workhorses, built to last so they'll do fine as a home PC.
By the way, I think you mean Xeon. |
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02-02-2013, 10:24 PM
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That's an excellent overclock if it is stable. I couldn't get stable at that speed with that same CPU with a gigantic heatsink.
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02-02-2013, 11:07 PM
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They will only run XP if drivers are available.
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02-03-2013, 06:27 AM
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Yes-it is Xeon!
Getting a Dell for free--so cant beat the price  we'll see if can get it running XP professional.... tx |
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