We are considering upgrading our dedicated server for www.hometheatershack.com/forums that we have through Liquid Web. We generally like to stay just a little ahead of the game (so to speak) when they offer certain specials. Note also that System 1 appears to be far superior to what we have now and the monthly fee is less.
We currently have the following:
We are somewhat slow at the moment (x-mas):
Server Load Averages 0.83 0.47 0.45 | 1,086 Users Online (63 members and 1,023 guests)

We think we have narrowed it down to two systems:
OR
I definitely do not see us needing the 500GB Hard Drives in System 1.
I am curious if the Xeon E5504 processor with the 64-bit OS in System 2 will be faster for us than what we have and/or System 1.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
We currently have the following:
- Current System
- Processor: 2 x Dual-Core AMD Opteron 2212 Processors
- Memory: 8GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hd1: 160GB SATA
- Hd2: 160GB SATA
- RemoteBackup: Guardian Continuous Data Protection (+100GB Storage) (+Guardian MySQL Plugin) (+Guardian CPanel Plugin)
- OS: Linux - CentOS 5 (+32 Bit)
- ControlPanel: CPanel / Web Host Manager (+ServerSecure) (+Fantastico/XController)
- Monthly Fee: $397 /month
We are somewhat slow at the moment (x-mas):
Server Load Averages 0.83 0.47 0.45 | 1,086 Users Online (63 members and 1,023 guests)

We think we have narrowed it down to two systems:
- System 1
- Processor: Intel Q9400 QUAD CORE
- Memory: 8GB DDR2 SDRAM
- Hd1: Dual 500GB SATA / Hardware Raid 1
- Hd2: 500GB 7200RPM SATA / 8MB Cache
- RemoteBackup: Guardian Continuous Data Protection (+100GB Storage) (+Guardian MySQL Plugin) (+Guardian CPanel Plugin)
- OS: Linux - CentOS 5 (+32 Bit)
- ControlPanel: CPanel / Web Host Manager (+ServerSecure) (+Fantastico/XController)
- SetupFee: $350 Setup Fee
- Monthly Fee: $384 /month
OR
- System 2
- Processor: Dual Xeon E5504 Quad Core (Gainstown)
- Memory: 8GB DDR RAM
- Hd1: 250GB 7200RPM SATA / 8MB Cache
- Hd2: 250GB 7200RPM SATA / 8MB Cache
- RemoteBackup: Guardian Continuous Data Protection (+100GB Storage) (+Guardian MySQL Plugin) (+Guardian CPanel Plugin)
- OS: Linux - CentOS 5 (+64 Bit)
- ControlPanel: CPanel / Web Host Manager (+ServerSecure)
- Bandwidth: 10000GB Monthly Transfer (5000 in + 5000 out)
- SetupFee: $350 Setup Fee
- Monthly Fee: $454 /month
I definitely do not see us needing the 500GB Hard Drives in System 1.
I am curious if the Xeon E5504 processor with the 64-bit OS in System 2 will be faster for us than what we have and/or System 1.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
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