@cyber8000 Essentially there isn't one, a server might run different operating systems and have different requirements, but typically a server is just a cut down version of a PC (Since they don't need graphics or sound cards or anything else that doesn't help them process data). A typical PC can do everything a server does, its just more user friendly than your typical Server blade.
agree, i forgot to mention that, now that you mention about disipating the NB, there's aftermarket HSF for pc(i dont know if there are for servers too) like the Tt extreme spirit, i got 1 and its great :) greets
@Lollocide At larger servers can take up entire rooms or buildings and consist of more hardrive than you can imagine, server = lots of fans hardrives, wires, tanke processors and more power bills then u wanna know about.
ITS a MUST have airflow in a server, you cant let the temps get high, thats why almost all server (in my opinion of course :P )are noisy, ib senn several server (rack mount, tower) and all were noisy greets
Ware I live it would take more than just 3 of these just to keep my workstation from bsod if I were to turn off the A/C. 40c room temp without A/C during the summer = a bad sign.