I've been given an old Dell PowerEdge 2900 and I'm

>>59548606
I think those run 2x socket 771 quadcores usually, basicly 2x core2 quads.

They are quite powerfull still.

Post speccy.

>>59548606
Like 14 years old and will cost a fortune to run. A modern i3 probably has more horsepower.

>>59548905
I've yet to plug it in and install an OS yet.. I'll do that and see the specifics.

>>59548606
>Is it overly under powered for any personal server work?
Probably blows the fuck out of the average chink SBC that passes for a server around here, you're not serving tons of users or storing and operating on shitloads of data as a home user.

>>59548986
In the age of diminishing returns, high-end multi socket Core 2 setups can still take on high-end Haslel systems now and again, and who gives a shit about an extra $10-$20 a month as long as you have fun with it and learn something.

>>59548606
It's useful for weighing down your trash cans.

>>59549742
Thanks for the input..

>>59548606
Great systems. I used a 2950 as my home server for years. Load it up with ESXi 5.5 and some VMs and you'll be set.