Which CPU configuration to choose?

tazz85

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Hi, I want to build computer for test purposes - VMware ESXi, Hyper-V Windows 2012 Server. I think I'll need at least 8GB RAM, or 16GB, but I'm still confuse with what CPU to buy?

2x5160@3.0GHz
2xE5440

I've seen some
models of Dell workstations, but I'm not sure are they worth? They're used - first is 300EUR, second 511EUR.
http://www.rmania.net/kompyutri-dell--precision-690-2-x-xeon-5160-4096mb-fx-1700-1367.html
http://www.rmania.net/kompyutri-dell--precision-t5400-2x-xeon-e5440-eight-core-amd-hd6750-1gb-ddr5-1056.html

Thank you.
 
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Id Build an AMD FX 8320 / 8350 system for cheaper then those xeon builds, and with the AMD 8 cores, they are much faster with VMs then those xeons.

dcomander101x

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Id Build an AMD FX 8320 / 8350 system for cheaper then those xeon builds, and with the AMD 8 cores, they are much faster with VMs then those xeons.
 
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