Good & Cheap Dual LGA775 Serverboard?

[MDPS]

Hello LTT!

 

  I'm going to be doing a class project in which I'm assembling a server. I have a really strict budget, and as a result am going to be using really basic and old parts. Unfortunately, I'm new at server assembly and so don't know what exactly I need that differentiates from a regular computer build. Right now I'm looking for a dual-socket serverboard to fit two Xeon E5420s for around $50 or less. My hopes of scouring Ebay and the like with my limited knowledge have failed, so any help in finding a decent one would be great! Thanks!

 

Specs for mobo (not too picky):

-Two LGA775 sockets

-minimum of 2 RAM slots

-Onboard Graphics

-Atleast one PCI slot (for a RAID card)

 

[manikyath]

honestly, theres zero difference between assembling a server and assembling an everyday desktop.

 

its just the shape thats different.

[MDPS]

honestly, theres zero difference between assembling a server and assembling an everyday desktop.

 

its just the shape thats different.

So just OS difference? Thanks. But with my limited budget, I wasn't able to find anything. Was hoping someone could help.

[manikyath]

So just OS difference? Thanks. But with my limited budget, I wasn't able to find anything. Was hoping someone could help.

well, if you are fortunate to live near a popular datacenter location, try and find local tech auction sites.

 

datacenters sell their old servers (minus hard drives usually) for peanuts because its cheaper than throwing them in the trash.

[Sam Z Man]

Why not get a Dual 771 motherboard, they would be easier to find and you won't have to mod it at all.

[AMICLG]

There was only one dual LGA 775 board IIRC which was the Intel Skulltrail D5400XS. Which required Core 2 Quad Extremes and good luck getting your hands on those.

[MDPS]

Why not get a Dual 771 motherboard, they would be easier to find and you won't have to mod it at all.

There's a huge performance difference between LGA771 and 775, though I'll probably have to use it if what @Sam Z Man said is right. BTW, how does this LGA771 board look? http://www.ebay.com/itm/DT031-Dell-Precision-490-Socket-LGA-771-ATX-Desktop-Motherboard-/141798855806?hash=item2103ded47e:g:LQ0AAOSw14xWGnzb

[Sam Z Man]

It's 30$ and from a reputable seller how could you go wrong.

 

But if you only got one CPU and a consumer grade 775 board with overclocking capabilities, those xeons OC to fucking balls.

[MDPS]

SNIP

Okay I can try it. What mobo would you suggest for that setup?

[Sam Z Man]

Okay I can try it. What mobo would you suggest for that setup?

I haven't been around the PC space to know about good 775 board board for doing a 771 mod and overclock.