To cut the story short, I can't buy an item (server/cpu/motherboard/ram) that costs more than USD 330. However, I can combine them, meaning, I can buy a CPU that costs USD 330 and motherboard that costs USD 330.
With this limitation, I can't buy a powerful 1U server which will definitely costs me more USD 330. With that in mind, I was hoping to build a powerful desktop PC which will be used as a database server. However, through my experience, desktop PC doesn't last very long, usually the motherboard will just die by itself after 1 or 2 years.
So, what would you guys recommend me to buy with this kind of budget?
Every item must be <= USD 330.
Will be used as a MySQL server.
RAID would be nice.
1TB is pretty big for my data.
I do not need external graphic card (onboard would do just fine), mouse, keyboard, monitor.
Linux friendly.
One ethernet port is good enough.
It's important that those hardware is made of components that will last long (at least 3 years or something).
The server will be placed in an air conditioned room, but a good ventilation for the server is always preferred.
I won't overclock it.
Intel processor is preferred.
Thanks in advance.
