Hi Guys,
I will first list out my requirements.
- I want to build a pc which will host my blog engine(not for public, my personal blog) written by me. I will be running a database server, a git server in this machine
- My OS of choice is Debian(currently wheezy) or freebsd(not decided yet). I will be running around 4-5 virtual machines simultaneously for my certification.
So My machine will be running the following at all times
1) one RDBMS server
2) one git server(version control)
3) my blog engine mostly in java
4) 4-5 virtual machine powered by qemu
5) I will also be running a mongodb instance, redis for learning purposes.
Basically, I will be using this machine to simulate and understand what I am learning theoretically. One example is, I will create a new mysql server and include some 500 million records and run query against it to understand the sql better or create around 6 virtual machines and try to set them up in a private virtual cloud behing my static ip address and simulate a network.
Hope you guys get what I am looking for.
I thought of using a RAID1 software configured using the debian . I don't want hardware configuration since i believe it may cost a lot(if its not, please let me know). The reason for RAID1 is there will be frequent power cuts in my area, I don't want my harddisk to be corrupted due to the machine losing power.
Also please let me know, if there are any motherboards with an option where it will hibernate/poweroff once power cut happens and it will turn itself on, when the power comes back.
I am limited to $1000-$1100. With that in mind, here is my choices of configuration. I already have a 21" samsung monitor
1) ASROCK Z77 Extreme motherboard + core i5 3470 + 16GB RAM
2) ASROCK Z77 Extreme motherboard + core i7 3770 + 8GB RAM
3) MAC MINI Server + 16GB RAM ( although this cost around $1499 in US. I am from India)
I will be using 2 1TB harddisks for RAID1. can't go ssd way. anyhow, I am not looking for harddisk speed.
With these configurations in mind, these are my questions
1) does it matter if I choose 8GB or 16GB RAM with core i5
2) does it matter if I choose core i5 or core i7 with 16GB RAM
3) forget all these questions and buy a mac mini and be happy. My only problem with mac mini is ,I will be replacing OSX with debian and it is a waste of money to spend on OSX.
4) do I need a graphics card. I will not be playing any games in the machine. I already have a PS3.
Please help me out here guys, thank you. Also from the reviews of haswell processors, it is said that the performance gain is not that great when compared to ivy bridge processors, so I won't be choosing haswell processors.
PS: I don't want to go the route of IAAS like amazon . Amazon ec2 is great but my cost calculations show that having my own setup will give me gains(although after one year only). ie) if my local setup does not become obselete within a year, choosing amazon EC2 actually costs me more. For example, hosting my own blog engine in an EC2 small instance and running it 24/7 costs around $40 a month
I will first list out my requirements.
- I want to build a pc which will host my blog engine(not for public, my personal blog) written by me. I will be running a database server, a git server in this machine
- My OS of choice is Debian(currently wheezy) or freebsd(not decided yet). I will be running around 4-5 virtual machines simultaneously for my certification.
So My machine will be running the following at all times
1) one RDBMS server
2) one git server(version control)
3) my blog engine mostly in java
4) 4-5 virtual machine powered by qemu
5) I will also be running a mongodb instance, redis for learning purposes.
Basically, I will be using this machine to simulate and understand what I am learning theoretically. One example is, I will create a new mysql server and include some 500 million records and run query against it to understand the sql better or create around 6 virtual machines and try to set them up in a private virtual cloud behing my static ip address and simulate a network.
Hope you guys get what I am looking for.
I thought of using a RAID1 software configured using the debian . I don't want hardware configuration since i believe it may cost a lot(if its not, please let me know). The reason for RAID1 is there will be frequent power cuts in my area, I don't want my harddisk to be corrupted due to the machine losing power.
Also please let me know, if there are any motherboards with an option where it will hibernate/poweroff once power cut happens and it will turn itself on, when the power comes back.
I am limited to $1000-$1100. With that in mind, here is my choices of configuration. I already have a 21" samsung monitor
1) ASROCK Z77 Extreme motherboard + core i5 3470 + 16GB RAM
2) ASROCK Z77 Extreme motherboard + core i7 3770 + 8GB RAM
3) MAC MINI Server + 16GB RAM ( although this cost around $1499 in US. I am from India)
I will be using 2 1TB harddisks for RAID1. can't go ssd way. anyhow, I am not looking for harddisk speed.
With these configurations in mind, these are my questions
1) does it matter if I choose 8GB or 16GB RAM with core i5
2) does it matter if I choose core i5 or core i7 with 16GB RAM
3) forget all these questions and buy a mac mini and be happy. My only problem with mac mini is ,I will be replacing OSX with debian and it is a waste of money to spend on OSX.
4) do I need a graphics card. I will not be playing any games in the machine. I already have a PS3.
Please help me out here guys, thank you. Also from the reviews of haswell processors, it is said that the performance gain is not that great when compared to ivy bridge processors, so I won't be choosing haswell processors.
PS: I don't want to go the route of IAAS like amazon . Amazon ec2 is great but my cost calculations show that having my own setup will give me gains(although after one year only). ie) if my local setup does not become obselete within a year, choosing amazon EC2 actually costs me more. For example, hosting my own blog engine in an EC2 small instance and running it 24/7 costs around $40 a month