Thanks. That was helpful. I'll look up the information on google.
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On Aug 28, 2011, at 13:55, Robert C Wittig <wittig.robert@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> On 8/28/2011 9:18 AM, michaelfirefox@yahoo.com wrote:
>
> > I have a old desktop that quit on me and want to make a new computer
> > with the existing parts with this server mother board and cpu's. I
> > know it's a server board but that's just it, is it a bad idea using a
> > server as a regular computer and can I use the existing parts on it?
> >
>
> It should work just fine. Servers are basically just computers with
> better constructed components, that are designed for 24/7/365 operating
> conditions.
>
> Check the mainboard for the manufacturer and model number, and google it
> to see if you can pull up the spec sheet.
>
> Servers tend toward running high-end RAM, like Rambus or RAM with other
> error-checking schema, so try to make sure the RAM you use is appropriate.
>
> Some server mainboards are designed for specific backplanes, and will
> require a server case of the 1U, 2U, 3U or 4U variety... will not fit
> into a Desktop style case, and/or the holes for mounting the mainboard
> will not line up with the holes in the case.
>
> Also, the power supply might be an issue... it might not fit properly,
> or at all. The power supply for my 1U SuperMicro servers would never fit
> into a standard Desktop case.
>
> On the up-side, operating systems designed specifically for servers,
> like the BSD OS's, will probably install and run well on a mainboard
> designed for a server.
>
> You might run into trouble if you try running high-end video or audio
> cards on a server board, though... might not have driver compatibility.
>
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