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I am a web designer/developer. Work mostly with large files 50mb+. I currently have a MyBook Live which is connected wirelessly to my MacBook Pro and Dell desktop PC running windows. Since its connected wirelessly(it doesnt have ethernet port) the files are loading slow and its hard to work staright away from my server.

Now im looking for better storage/server solutions and looking at dell.com.au/servers. Im not sure which one to choose. Can you guys give me some suggestions whether I should buy the AUD599 or should I upgrade. Is there any stack guys haveing the same issue as me? t

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If you're currently using an external drive for storage and are about to jump to a dell server why not just build a small workstation for your self which would be cheaper. You can buy drives with 1Tb of space for under $100USD and AUD. The speed will be much quicker using an ethernet connection, and ATX boards with support up to 32 gigs of RAM are pretty cheap. You should search ebay for parts to build a server and you'll save some money. Buy the cheapest case you can find, then all that's left is a motherboard, CPU, cooler, memory, and a drive.

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Thanks. Ok. Whats the difference between a Server and a workstation. In terms of backups and functionality? – nasty Nov 17 '12 at 22:01
Nothing really i'm just suggesting you buy a cheap ATX case and buy all the parts on ebay it'll be cheaper than dell and you'll get more for your money – Anagio Nov 17 '12 at 22:05

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