The server is going to be responding to queries from another server, and running CPU/memory-intensive algorithms to formulate a response, but has minimal storage needs.
Current planned specs (nothing's been purchased yet):
- Asus Z9PA-U8 ATX Server Motherboard LGA 2011
- Xeon E5-1650v2 CPU 130W TDP (just one)
- A single SSD for storage
- 4x16 GB ECC RAM (expandable later)
- CPU cooler (unknown)
- 2U rackmount case (unknown)
- PSU (either below or something new)
- whatever other case fans are needed
I've built plenty of computers, but never in a server case before. The president of the company also builds computers, and fully appreciates the importance of cooling. I'd appreciate any advice you could offer.