Best bang for the buck 700 dollar server for nwn2

[raknarius]

Hey all, looking to build a sever for nwn2, dont really need a graphics card becuse wont be playing the game on there just running the server if motherboard comes with onboard video or if not a cheap one is fine., i dont have anything so starting from scratch, i assume a 929 ddr1 system would be best for that price range any help or ideas?

thanks for all those in advance for your help

 

[WR2]

"Best bang for the buck" should also include future upgrade-ability IMO. For that reason I'd suggest an AM2 system something like this:
Athlon 64 3800+ Orleans 2.4GHz AM2 $116
DFI Infinity ULTRAII-M2 - nForce4 Ultra AM2 $90
PQI POWER Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2-533 $190
GIGABYTE GV-RX13128D-RH Radeon X1300 128MB $45
Samsung SpinPoint P 160GB SATA3.0Gbps $60
LG GSA-H10N 16X DVD+/-RW (12X DVD-RAM) $30
Rosewill R804BK Black w/ 300W 24-pin PSU $26
Keyboard, mouse and OS $100

 

[toasty2]

That would be a great setup there...maybe a 3500+ instead of the 3800+ if it's on a low budget. The X1300 is kinda overkill, but there arent any cards that are below that and worth it. 2GB of ram probably won't be necessary. You could get 2*512MB for a cheap dual channel 1GB config. The mobo is great, I can't think of anything else. I have a 3200+ in my server, and it runs well. Whatever you do, don't get Corsair Value Select, that PQI is good memory.

 

[tool_462]

I have the PQI and it performs well and beyond my expectations.

NWN2 isn't out yet is it?

 

[hatsurfer]

I should be picking up my copy by noon tomorrow here in San Diego.

 

[Dahak]

I would recommend the AM2 socket as it's upgradability is good for at least a couple years.The socket 939 is already discontinued with the exception of 939 opteron processors.Anyways go AM2 and buy a cheap video card and you should do fine for a game server.Goodluck.

Dahak

AMD X2-4400+@2.4 S-939
EVGA NF4 SLI MB
2X7800GT IN SLI
2X1GIG DDR IN DC MODE
WD300GIG HD
EXTREME 19IN.MONITOR 1280X1024
ACE 520WATT PSU
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