[Gllug] Cheap rackmount servers

[Chris Bell]

On Sun 22 Aug, Lucian wrote:
> 

> 
> Alain, "cheap machine tend not to be as fast or reliable as more
> expensive machines" - I don't believe you! :)

   It is often the cheaper sleeve bearing fan or the blocked heatsink that
fails first, ball bearing fans can last longer but are more expensive, while
it is possible to oil a sleeve bearing fan. Some areas within the UK also
have very high mains volts which can stress a PSU.

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