Rob wrote regarding 'Re: [SLE] Recommended server hardware for a LAMP server' on Mon, Jan 24 at 16:52:
Excellent info Danny, thanks.
I've built plenty of desktop and workgroup servers myself from scratch, so that doesn't scare me. But I don't have the sources. I typically buy components for workstations at those convention center shows that come through town, but that scares me for server components; I don't recall seeing 1U cases and server components at these anyway. Care to share some sources?
I'm not sure about the rack-mount cases, but normally I'll either support the local computer retailer (who I know is good, and whose owner I have dealt with since he was operating out of his apartment), or semi-randomly look online. I get stuff from http://kspei.com/ frequently, and then look for other stuff at froogle.com. I'll sort by price, and pick the first one that has a name that I've heard of. Sites like resellerratings.com, etc generally have some info on online retailers, if you don't immediately trust everyone online (which shoudl be the case). I tend to get my fans and similar stuff from http://www.xpcgear.com/ --Danny, considering ordering one of those dual-layer DVD burners (I didn't know they were down to $65 already!)