Linux server

[mackinal]

I recently got a healthy pay check and i want to buy my own server (preferably rack and blade). What specs would i need to run a high speed server but also run computers off my network. Also which company to buy from (ive heard ibm and dell are good) ty

[twinsen]

I personally would go for a dual opteron duno if dell do them though. I would build my own if it was for personal use using perhaps a supermicro base.

[Hollanda]

What's the budget?

[mackinal]

Budget of around $2000 (£1000)