Just ran some benchmarks. Turns out that this computer is faster than an Ivy-Bridge Intel Core i5. Slightly faster.
![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2F1BMeyok.png&t=665&c=xUx1q6j0hlqFow)
Considering that the i5-3350P CPU alone costs $179.99, pretty much the complete cost of this rack server (including shipping), I think that's a pretty damn good deal considering the rack server came preloaded with 16GB of ram, PSU, all cabled and an entire case.
I have also ran some
proper power usage tests using my Killawatt Meter. With two 7200RPM SATA HDD's and one 25-watt ATI GPU connected, The rack draws a solid 100 watts when idling. 210 watts when on full load. (Linpack benchmark.)
I expect that It can reach 300 watts if the CPU's, GPU, and HDD's are all heavily utilized at the same time. However I can not create these conditions.
I also took a photo of the motherboard if anyone is interested.
![](https://ip.bitcointalk.org/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fz1r8V7k.jpg&t=665&c=-kGScjr0XwpYkA)
The mounting holes are mostly matching the standard ATX Layout except for one hole near the middle and the holes under the CPU mount.
Cheers!