if i may add, a few seller seems to be offering i3 2120 @ same price as i3 2100, so imho, better opt for the i3 2120 for its 200MHz faster clock
i3 2100 = 3.1GHz
i3 2120 = 3.3GHz

and this is just my opinion, but even for surfing station, i think better get a 4GB ram instead of saving RM28 for a 2GB.

as for keyboard/mouse, i would suggest Microsoft Desktop 600 (~RM50) or Logitech Classic Desktop MK100 (~RM36).
BOTH model features spill-resistant keyboards

and, dear TS, you might want to check this similar thread too for reference of suggested specs.
it just a few days old

This post has been edited by runsing: Apr 25 2012, 02:18 PM

550TI is good alternative for 6790, imo, seeing as it uses less power and they're in the same-class performance, iirc (well, more or less )
And, less power usually means lower casing/rig temp. lower rig temp x 10 rigs = lower air-cond power consumption. every little bit helps in long term

This post has been edited by runsing: Apr 25 2012, 02:29 PM

well, if you're going to be the one maintaining (are you not?) the systems, so lesser headache for you the better.

i don't think all 20 can survive that long, tbh . and PSU usually be the most to "went silent", motherboard follows, and hdd next

from what i understand, not all game can be run from the server. based on info from previous thread, what's more important you will need is
-an array of RAID hdd setup in the server
-more than one server is recommended
-high quality network setup (gigabit switch, CAT6 wiring)

although to answer the question of which ASUS model, i'd say P8Z77-M will be good. since you might be needing the PCI-e for RAID card such as this

at least use a gigabit switch if you're planning on file sharing. iirc a 24-port gigabit D-link would cost around rm400. with a 100Mbps switch, the data transfer speed would only be around 11-15MB/s. but with a gigabit, you would easily get 50MB/s.

so 1GB file on 100Mbps = ~1 minutes 20 seconds
1GB on 1000Mbps = ~25 seconds
(i timed a file transfer on my own home network, so maybe a bit slower than expected)

btw, you dont need Xeon, but at least set-up a RAID with the onboard sata is recommended. the PCI-e card is just a possibilities that i mention to highlight the features/usage of P8Z77-M