Server Hardware
07 Aug 2023
SAS vs SATA — Pros and Cons
Ever wonder about your computer’s performance, the swift journey of data from one component to another or the seamless execution of tasks with a simple click? If so, you’re not alone. In the vast world of computer technologies, two pivotal technologies, SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment), play crucial roles in
16 Jun 2023
NVMe vs SSD: Comparing SATA based SSDs with newer NVMe options
Have you ever wondered about the differences between various SSD types and how they impact your system’s performance, cost, and size? Solid State Drives (SSDs) have become an essential component of modern computing systems, offering faster performance and greater reliability compared to traditional hard drives. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the distinctions between
16 Jun 2023
What are CPU threads? Cores Vs Threads Explained.
Are you confused about the difference between a multi core cpu and a multi threaded program? Be confused no more! This blog post aims to explain the difference between CPU cores and threads, and how understanding them can help you make informed decisions for your technology needs. TL;DR: What is the difference between CPU cores
27 Sep 2021
What is All Cores Turbo? Differences from Base Clock and Max Turbo.
In the server hosting industry, one of the most confusing hardware performance statistics we are faced with is CPU ‘core performance’, a metric that is advertised differently by just about every manufacturer, which makes it about as easy to understand as string theory, algebra or if pineapple belongs on pizza! For today’s blog entry, we
12 Jul 2021
Server Pricing Report – July 2021
Welcome to the sixth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2021. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
07 Jan 2021
Server Pricing Report – January 2021
Welcome to the First installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2021. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
02 Nov 2020
Server Pricing Report – November 2020
Welcome to the Ninth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2020. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
01 Oct 2020
Server Pricing Report – October 2020
Welcome to the ninth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2020. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
20 Aug 2020
Server Pricing Report – August 2020
Welcome to the eighth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2020. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,
18 May 2020
Server Pricing Report – May 2020
Welcome to the Fifth installment of our monthly server price reporting for 2020. If you were following along, last year we’ve been tracking changing parts prices for RAM, SSDs, Hard Drives, CPUs, and a couple of GPUs. Typically this is done monthly, and then shared on our blog. Currently, all listed prices are from eBay,