i haven't seen that, but regardless any cost savings on CPU will be trumped by the 2x cost of DDR4 vs DDR3.
those are good points. although it requires you to lock up your money in inventory of things you can't immediately use. if there are enough systems being built all the time, it makes a lot of sense though. another risk of that approach, especially with used hardware, is that you might stock up on used computer components you can't immediately test to make sure they are in working order.
What is a good AEON pool for me to try, please?nope its nearly up to 4x
Do make sure you have at least a cheap woking component for each so you can test out stuffs you buy, esp from ebay. I was sent 3 bad 2690 v2 from 3 different sellers!
indeed. my ebaying of used server components has experienced a lot of duds too. hence, my mention that such purchases require immediate testing. i think Marsh's idea of buying various components when they are low makes sense if you have a decent stock pile of parts and are just "replenishing" the stock pile when the opportunity arises for a bargain. i do something similar with consumables for the household; tissues, toilet paper, motor oil/oil filters, non-perishable food items, etc., just not usually server parts.
I've had my eyes out for a pair of 2680v2:s but prices I've seen has been around £200+/$275 each w/o shipping. I bought two 2690v2 for £390/$540 hoping I made a good deal. Starting to wonder if I should have aimed for 2650v2 instead, those prices seems much more easier to find good deals on.
This looks like a good deal, if you're quick: Intel Xeon E5-2660 LGA2011v2 2.2GHz 8 Core SR0KK Processor 735858268462 | eBay
Me too... if you think about it, looking at your consumption till the expiry date, (e.g. buying 6mths coffee) and are saving 10% or more. Then you are getting a better return than interest in a bank account = more money to spend on computer gear.
