Server: Buy Tower

Check how many "hot-swap" bays the server has. This allows you to replace a failing hard drive while the server is still running. 3. Management and Reliability

You can get massive amounts of RAM and cores for a fraction of the price on sites like eBay or specialized refurbishers. Just be prepared for higher power bills and older hardware. To give you a better recommendation, let me know:

Does it need to be , or do you have a dedicated space for it?

Check how many "hot-swap" bays the server has. This allows you to replace a failing hard drive while the server is still running. 3. Management and Reliability

You can get massive amounts of RAM and cores for a fraction of the price on sites like eBay or specialized refurbishers. Just be prepared for higher power bills and older hardware. To give you a better recommendation, let me know:

Does it need to be , or do you have a dedicated space for it?