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(yes, this is a server n00b question)

One potential host has Apache/1.3.33 (Debian GNU/Linux) server type…

And the other one has an Intel C2Q Q9300 Single Processor Quad Core.

Which one is better, if all else is equal?

This is just for running a personal site, btw. And I’m NOT BUYING A SERVER, I’m trying to choose between 2 hosts with the above mentioned servers.

Thanks in advance.

Intel C2Q Q9300 Single Processor Quad Core vs. Apache/1.3.33 (Debian GNU/Linux)?

I’m not too good with computer hardware so I would appreciate if you guys can tell me if the following server specs are good enough to host a very popular site (with hundreds of thousands of visits a month).

Dedicated Server Specs:

Processor – Single Processor Dual Core Opteron 1212 – 2.00GHz – 2 x 1MB cache

RAM – 2 GB DDR2 667

Uplink Port Speed – 100 Mbps Public & Private Networks

Bandwidth – 2000 GB Bandwidth

IPV4 Adresses – 4

Hard Drive- 250GB SATA II

Operating system – CentOS 5 (64 bit)

Also should I get the 64 bit CentOS or the 32 bit? I’m looking for speed and security.

Thanks

Are these dedicated server specs any good – should I get this hosting plan?