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For a server should I go with a dual cpu( 6 cores 12 threads) or a single cpu(8 cores 16 threads)?

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What do you need all those threads for....

host game servers, nas, file server and personal cloud and some other thing I can't remember for some reason.

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host game servers, nas, file server and personal cloud and some other thing I can't remember for some reason.

16 threads is more than enough.

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

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get what ever is cheaper

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