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The operating system. &nbsp;
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The quality and capability of the server. &nbsp;A standard computer TYPICALLY does not use ECC RAM, does not provide for redundancy like RAID and redundant power, and typically does not have the kind of warranty that any sane administrator wants on the server that runs a critical function of the company business.
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The quality and capability of the server.  A standard computer TYPICALLY does not use ECC RAM, does not provide for redundancy like RAID and redundant power, and typically does not have the kind of warranty that any sane administrator wants on the server that runs a critical function of the company business.

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I am not convinced as I think these things can &nbsp;be applied to normal custom made pc as well. Also, why there is so much noise in a server bu not in a pc if it is used as a server (If you say cooling so why not the cooling required in a normal pc upto that level) but if a normal pc is used as a server they will it have problems in the wrong run?
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I am not convinced as I think these things can  be applied to normal custom made pc as well. Also, why there is so much noise in a server bu not in a pc if it is used as a server (If you say cooling so why not the cooling required in a normal pc upto that level) but if a normal pc is used as a server they will it have problems in the wrong run?

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What is the difference between a standard server and a computer being used as a server?
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What is the difference between a standard server and a computer being used as a server?

A standard server and a computer as a server difference?

Servers are computing devices that are similar to desktop computers in that they have the same basic components, but are significantly different in size, configuration and purpose. Servers are usually accessed over a network, and many run unattended, without a computer monitor, input device, audio hardware or USB interfaces. Many servers do not have a graphical user interface (GUI), and are configured and managed remotely. Servers typically include hardware redundancy such as dual power supplies, RAID disk systems, and ECC memory, along with extensive pre-boot memory testing and verification. Critical components might be hot swappable, and to guard against overheating, servers might have more powerful fans or use water cooling.