Which specs you prefer for web hosting server? why?
Is there performance gain on P2.8 over P2.4?
Is raid 1 on the 2X80HD worth it?

Depends what kinda of web hosting you're doing
Personally, I wouldnt want to put 240gb of users on one server

P4 2.8 120 HDD with backup solution offserver.

it depends on sites you are going to host:

i would personally go with 2x80HDs (in mirror). If one HD will fail, it will not hurt (just imagine your single 120Hd got broken!).

P2.8 isnt much better 2.4, but if you will host PHP intensive sites - it could be better go with P2.8

go with 2x80HDDs mirror'd or 2x80HDDs and use one just as a /backup and backup client data to it daily, so if one HDD fails, at least you have a backup.

Ditto - 2x80 mirrored (remember to mirror the freaking boot setup too, ARGH that's bit me on the butt too often).

2.4 vs 2.8 isn't much difference really.

Originally posted by Dixiesys
Ditto - 2x80 mirrored (remember to mirror the freaking boot setup too, ARGH that's bit me on the butt too often).

2.4 vs 2.8 isn't much difference really.

That really depends... 2.4Ghz can have 400Mhz, 533Mhz or 800Mhz FSB (Usually 533 I think). 2.8Ghz has 533Mhz or 800FSB and the 800Mhz FSB versions have HyperThreading enabled too. So if it's 2.4Ghz 400Mhz FSB vs 2.8Ghz 800Mhz FSB + HT I would know what to choose :D.

Originally posted by Meneerbeer
That really depends... 2.4Ghz can have 400Mhz, 533Mhz or 800Mhz FSB (Usually 533 I think). 2.8Ghz has 533Mhz or 800FSB and the 800Mhz FSB versions have HyperThreading enabled too. So if it's 2.4Ghz 400Mhz FSB vs 2.8Ghz 800Mhz FSB + HT I would know what to choose :D.

Agreed, but the lack of mirrored data simply clinches the deal. Who cares how fast it processes if the (single) drive fails.