There is an ongoing debate on what makes the best server – CPU or hard drive. Most people will tell you that it’s not the speed of the CPU or hard drive but the memory. With large amounts of memory comes the ability to accept large connections without any slow downs or lags. However, for the super high speed servers, you may need to go the other way and invest in solid state drives (SSDs) or other forms of non-volatile storage. The latest hardware only offers high speed if you want to go the extra mile. Here’s a roundup of the latest servers that offer only the highest speeds. You may also be interested in checking out the latest Intel processors and AMD AM4 CPUs as well.
CPU-Only Servers
While it’s true that the ability to have lots of memory can make a significant difference in the performance of your server, it’s not always the case. Today, we’ll be looking at CPUs that offer only high speeds and nothing else. The following are a few examples of very high speed servers that you may be interested in buying:
The HPE Apollo 6400 V3
This particular model from HPE is not only pretty fast but also offers a great value for the money. It’s powered by two AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPUs with 32GB of DDR4 memory and two storage drives in RAID 1 for a total of 768 GB of combined storage. You’ll typically find these types of servers used in server farms as they’re very cost-effective and offer great performance for the money. The main downside is that there’s no GPU available on this particular model so you won’t be able to use it for cryptocurrency mining. Also, this server needs a lot of power to run its four high-speed CPUs so there’s a good chance that your electricity bill is going to increase.
The HPE ProLiant DL385 G7
This particular model from HPE is one of the most famous CPU-only servers in the marketplace due to its super high speeds and good value. It’s powered by a pair of 2.4 GHz Intel Xeon E5 CPUs with 24 cores and 48 threads that offer impressive performance. You’ll also find six 144GB solid state drives in RAID 0 and one 1TB hard drive in RAID 1 for a total of 1.9 TB of storage. This particular unit is also equipped with one Cisco UCS B-series server blade and one NVIDIA GPU that can be used for deep learning purposes or cryptocurrency mining. Of course, given its high price tag, you may want to think twice about using it for cryptocurrency mining. Still, this is one of the more popular choices for high speed servers and may need to be upgraded soon since it’s already been a year since its release date.
The ASUS PABKU
As the name suggests, this particular model from ASUS is designed for quick bulk uploads and downloads. It can handle large files quickly and efficiently due to its 12 x 2.7 GHz Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 CPUs with 72 threads, 12GB of memory, and 6 x 2 TB hard drives in RAID 5 for a total of 184 TB of storage. The only drawback is that it’s a bit on the expensive side, especially when compared to the previous examples. However, for those who need to upload massive files quickly, this may be the best option available today. Just make sure that you have plenty of power and network connections to support its high speeds.
The ZOTAC ZBOX MA810
ZOTAC is another company that builds high speed servers. However, unlike the previous two examples, this particular model is specifically designed for gamers. It’s equipped with two 3.6 GHz Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 CPUs with 20 cores and 40 threads, two NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti GPUs with 11 GB memory, and 16 x 2 TB hard drives in RAID 1 and RAID 5 for a total of 335 TB of storage. This makes it one of the better choices among the high speed servers that we have here. Still, be careful when choosing this particular unit. You’re better off buying a high-performance PC for gaming instead of trying to mine bitcoins on a regular server. The good thing about this particular unit is that it’s quite affordable and has a great value for the money. If you’re interested in buying a high speed server for gaming, this is the one to get. Just make sure that you have enough power and network connections to handle the extra load. And, of course, it’s always a good idea to check the warranty before making any purchase.
The Dell RD440
Dell also builds high speed servers but they’ve chosen a different approach this time. Instead of equipping the server with a bunch of CPUs and other high-performance components, they went the extra mile and installed a Xensor PCB. This is a type of specialized motherboard that has all the high-performance hardware built in and therefore makes the installation and maintenance a lot easier for the end user. What’s more is that it’s not as costly as buying each individual component piece by piece. The only downside to this particular model is that it needs a lot of power to operate its Intel Xensor 6160 CPU, which is the equivalent of two high-performance desktop CPUs. Still, if you need a high speed server that’s easy to upgrade and maintain, this may be the best option available today. Just make sure that you have enough power and network connections to support its high speeds.
The ASUS TUF Gaming FX504GM
This one is for all the mobile miners out there. ASUS, like the other manufacturers on this list, also builds high speed servers but this particular model is made for those who need a lightweight but high-performing server. It has a total of 4 CPUs with two 3.2 GHz Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 CPUs and 2.6 GHz Intel Celeron CPUs, plus one NVIDIA GTX 1050 GPU with 4GB of memory built into a small form factor. Still, if you need a high speed server that you can take with you anywhere, this may be the best option available today. Just make sure that you have enough power and network connections to support its high speeds.
GPU-Only Servers
While it’s true that the ability to have lots of memory can make a significant difference in the performance of your server, it’s not always the case. Today, we’ll be looking at GPUs that offer only high speeds and nothing else. The following are a few examples of very high speed servers that you may be interested in buying:
The ZOTAC ZBOX MA812
This particular model from ZOTAC is similar to the previous one in that it’s also built for gamers. However, this particular unit is specifically designed for those who want to mine cryptocurrencies. It’s equipped with two 3.5 GHz Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 CPUs with 24 cores and 48 threads, two NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti GPUs with 11 GB memory, and two sets of twelve 2 TB hard drives in RAID 1 and RAID 5 for a total of 264 TB of storage. This makes it one of the better choices for high speed servers. Still, be careful when choosing this particular unit. You’re better off buying a high-performance PC for cryptocurrency mining. The good thing about this particular unit is that it’s quite affordable and has a great value for the money. If you’re interested in buying a high speed server for cryptocurrency mining, this is the one to get. Just make sure that you have enough power and network connections to support its high speeds.
The HPE ProLiant DL385 G7
This particular model from HPE is also one of the most famous GPU-only servers in the marketplace due to its super high speeds and good value. It’s powered by a pair of 2.4 GHz Intel Xeon E5-2670 v3 CPUs with 24 cores and 48 threads, two NVIDIA GTX 1080 Ti GPUs with 11 GB memory, and six 144GB solid state drives in RAID 0 and one 1TB hard drive in RAID 1 for a total of 1.9 TB of storage. This particular unit is also equipped with one Cisco UCS B-series server blade and one NVIDIA GPU that can be used for deep learning purposes or cryptocurrency mining. Of course, given its high price tag, you may want to think twice about using it for cryptocurrency mining. Still, this is one of the more popular choices for high speed servers and may need to be upgraded soon since it’s already been a year since its release date.