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Windows Server, first time help

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August 18, 2014 1:45:04 AM

Hi

Im setting up a windows server 2012 for my office, 3 computers

I have an internal and external network, all pc's have 2 network cards
Can I run a windows server 2012 on the internal network with all pc's connecting to it?
and
Can i use desktop hardware to build the pc?

I was thinking:
intel i5 4440
Corsair XMS 1600Mhz 2x4Gb RAM
MSI H81I Intel H81 MOTHERBOARD
120 GB Corsair SSD
2TB HDD

Thanks

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August 18, 2014 6:03:15 AM

You will have problems finding server OS hardware drivers for most desktop class motherboards. Server 2008 had a bit more support, but Server 2012 is rough. It is really best to just buy a server board. They don't have to be overly expensive... Past that you will be fine. Also consider a Xeon over the i5.
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