Title: Starter LE16
Provider: Core Networks
| Website | Last updated | CPU | Ghz CPU | Physical Cores | Gb RAM | Gb/sec RAM | Gb storage | Storage Type | Mbps NIC | IPv4s | IPv6s | Extras |
| http://corenetworks.net/dedicated/
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2009/09/01
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Intel Celeron E1200
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1.6 |
2 |
0.5 |
12.8 |
80 |
1x HD
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100
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1 |
Unknown
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Transfer: 1Tb/month @ NIC speed. +$75/month for 2Tb extra. -$10/month for 10Mbps NIC.
Currency:
US$
Setup: 69.00 (ex VAT) Monthly Cost: 39.95 (ex VAT) [In Euros: €Formatting error In US Dollars: $Formatting error]
Detailed Notes:
Note that we added the $10/month option to add a 100Mbit NIC as a 10Mbit NIC is sooooooo 1990s, so if a 10Mbit is enough for you then this is one of the very best bang for buck dedicated server deals around at US$29.95/month.
Pros:
This is a particularly excellent CPU for a low end dedicated server - it has a proper desktop class dual core Intel Core2 processor which is far more muscular than an Atom or Celeron, even at just 1.6Ghz. It also has much higher memory bandwidth than other offerings thanks to its fast FSB and support for dual channel memory. If you are CPU bound, this is the server for you - though in this case you might want to consider the next package up the Midrange MR20.
Cons:
The lack of RAM really, really sucks. You can't do much enterprise class in a paltry 512Mb, and its excellent CPU will rapidly become tranquilised by the hard drive if there is insufficient memory for disc caching. It also come with just 1Tb of network transfer and buying more is very expensive.
Verdict:
An excellent offering let down by a lack of RAM and very expensive additional network transfer addons.
