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Can we actually build a computer with 8 CPUs (2 quad cores)?

I have planned out specs for a dual quad-core socket 771 @ 1.6GHz (each core) for $3900. But that is also with 15 hard drives. Just for the main machine, I think it was about $2k. Not bad at all. That machine is going to be my next file server / cruncher.
 
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
I have planned out specs for a dual quad-core socket 771 @ 1.6GHz (each core) for $3900. But that is also with 15 hard drives. Just for the main machine, I think it was about $2k. Not bad at all. That machine is going to be my next file server / cruncher.
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Yeah, for $7000 you would expect a good PC and a flippin' car.
 
in august core2quad 2.4ghz will be $266

so the only question is how much a dual socket mobo will be
 
Originally posted by: her34
in august core2quad 2.4ghz will be $266

so the only question is how much a dual socket mobo will be
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From what I understand, they will not be doing a multip processor C2D / C2Q platform. One will have to go with the Xeons, which will be socket 771. But the motherboards for them aren't that much, actually.
 
Originally posted by: her34
in august core2quad 2.4ghz will be $266

so the only question is how much a dual socket mobo will be
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And I'm waiting on it with baited breath. :evil: I am really interested in what kind of overclock I'll be able to get. I currently have an E6400 @ 3.2GHz rock stable.

I have a decent heatsink (AC Freezer7 Pro) and good case airflow. 4 cores would do wonders for Sony Vegas.
 
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: her34
in august core2quad 2.4ghz will be $266

so the only question is how much a dual socket mobo will be
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From what I understand, they will not be doing a multip processor C2D / C2Q platform. One will have to go with the Xeons, which will be socket 771. But the motherboards for them aren't that much, actually.
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That's basically what a Mac Pro is, a workstation class dual Xeon system. Dell and HP sell dual Xeon workstations too, and you can buy dual Xeon motherboards to build it yourself.

Also, the 3.0GHz quad core Xeon is an Apple exclusive for now. Everyone else gets the 2.66GHz for top of the line.
 
Originally posted by: MichaelD
Originally posted by: her34
in august core2quad 2.4ghz will be $266

so the only question is how much a dual socket mobo will be
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And I'm waiting on it with baited breath. :evil: I am really interested in what kind of overclock I'll be able to get. I currently have an E6400 @ 3.2GHz rock stable.

I have a decent heatsink (AC Freezer7 Pro) and good case airflow. 4 cores would do wonders for Sony Vegas.
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Just be aware the TDP goes through the roof with four cores! Hello hockey stick curve!
 
There have been a couple of members that posted their quad overclocking results, Duvie is the one I remember. He had an ES Q6700 and I believe he was able to get it to 3.2ghz with good aftermarket cooling and 3.5ghz with a Coolit Freezone. But if I remember heat was definately an issue and even the $300 tek cooler couldn't keep up.
 
I just completed my 8 Core Workstation at work this afternoon.

Vista 64 Business
2x Xeon 5355 (2.66GHz) with Cooler Master 3U Active Heatpipe Heatsinks (Soon to get new fans, YIKES! Jet Engines at 30C Idles)
8GB (4x2GB) DDR2-667 FB-DIMMS in quad channel mode
INTEL VXN5000SATA Motherboard
150GB Raptor Boot Drive
Areca 1130 PCI-X 12 Lane SATA RAID Controller
Battery Backup and 1GB ECC Ram Upgrade for Areca Controller
12x500GB 7200.10 Seagate Barracuda ES Drives in RAID 6 (5.0TB)
AJA Xena 2Ke 2K/HD/SD Capture/Cross Conversion card
EVGA Geforce 8800GTX (Didnt need a quadro for video applications, since thats what the Xena Card handles, plus we are possible going to be working with CUDA on some test programs)
Lian-Li V2100 Silver Case
Lian Li 33A Silver 3x5.25->3x3.25 HDD Cooler
Enermax GalaxyDXX 1000W Power Supply
2x Silver Asus 16xDVD Burners

Total cost (Including AJA 2KE card which was 3000 on its own) = 12,200. The HDD Array and 2KE card really ate up a bulk of the budget, but STR's are an absolute must in a frame server. Total cost without the 12 HDD's, Areca controller and Xena card was a little under $6000, about 1800 less than apple would be. Course I cant get the 3GHz Xeons from anyone but them, but then again they dont let me put 13 hard drives in it 😛.

This computer will mainly be for lots of mathematical computations, video rendering and anything else we can throw at it. At the moment we dont even have drivers for the 2Ke card, but AJA assured me Vista 64 would be getting drivers soonish. In the mean time the workstation will be mostly a testbed until it can goto work in the video lab for actual work.
 
Originally posted by: SickBeast
I'm sure Barcelona will do this once it's out, hopefully in June. It shouldn't cost too much, either. :beer:
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You sure about that last part? 😀

Obviously they can't sell X2 3800's for $300 anymore. 😉
 
Originally posted by: bamacre
Originally posted by: SickBeast
I'm sure Barcelona will do this once it's out, hopefully in June. It shouldn't cost too much, either. :beer:
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You sure about that last part? 😀

Obviously they can't sell X2 3800's for $300 anymore. 😉
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It's supposedly going to be around $200, and pretty much in line with what they have been charging for Opterons.

They have to compete with intel, and based on the latest price war, CPU prices should be *cheap* this summer.

I would normally suggest waiting for the 'mainstream' Barcelona, but seeing as he wants to SMP 2 quad cores, he might as well go for the Barcelona. AMD has consistantly pwned intel's xeons for years.
 
Originally posted by: randomstring
I guess this is in the server range. What would you do with 8 way proc? we had some in the lab, not impressed at all.
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Well, the one I'm building for the house is going to be a file server for two houses, and a resident cruncher.
 
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: randomstring
I guess this is in the server range. What would you do with 8 way proc? we had some in the lab, not impressed at all.
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Well, the one I'm building for the house is going to be a file server for two houses, and a resident cruncher.
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I would say, overkill 🙂
 
Originally posted by: randomstring
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Originally posted by: randomstring
I guess this is in the server range. What would you do with 8 way proc? we had some in the lab, not impressed at all.
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Well, the one I'm building for the house is going to be a file server for two houses, and a resident cruncher.
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I would say, overkill 🙂
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No such thing as overkill in crunching (aka Distributing Computing).
 
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