Budget: 49-70K for a server (Xeon-based processor) or high-end desktop processor

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Please help me find the right completely built tower or desktop PC model

Brand Preference: Dell, Lenovo, HP

Workload: Tally, KDK Software, Excel

Number of computers connected: 14

If I lean toward a high-end desktop processor (if there's a model within the current price range), what factors should I consider regarding heat and cooling?

Why not try setting up in the cloud? Might be cheaper to get started?

"No to clouding for the time being. Dell starts at 81,000, so 70K is outdated

Regarding Dell or Lenovo, which one will you select?

Dell T40 motherboard failed exactly after 3 years. Forgot to take extended warranty. Darn :machinegun:

Both are good IMO. Just check which one gives better support.

Not much idea of servers or how much CPU power you need.

An i5 12400 or R5 5600G is the minimum I'd recommend for a new PC even for basic usage, considering the pace at which CPU performance is going up & even basic usage is becoming more resource intensive with time (see how heavy youtube's website is). 16GB RAM is the minimum you should target.

Build for 40k:
pcpricetracker.in/b/s/e183887c-50d7-4320-97a1-1ffee38f8fd0

Build for 65k:
pcpricetracker.in/b/s/443549ed-cbd3-414b-b2f7-e95d8053b651
Check if mobo supports BIOS update w/o a CPU.