Quad Socket Monster

Well I've got hold of 4 x Opteron 6166 HE processors - yes they only run at 1.8Ghz each but they are 12-core and have TDP of just 65w.

Looking for suggestions on mobo, cpu coolers, ram and psu

Probably going to get the Lian Li PC-90B case
 
Sorry for the delay...didn't do anything over the easter break :D Case should be finished soon though (we're back) and then we're good to go! :D

Thanks for the Sub Tatty! :)

And Martin...If you want any tips then PM me, i'll give you some tips from what i've learnt. Also, Biffa and a few of the others are running similar machines, and have a lot more experience than me.
 
MartinBen439 said:
Well I've got hold of 4 x Opteron 6166 HE processors - yes they only run at 1.8Ghz each but they are 12-core and have TDP of just 65w.

Looking for suggestions on mobo, cpu coolers, ram and psu

Probably going to get the Lian Li PC-90B case
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Case won't work. You need one with PSU space at the top AND the bottom, then put the PSU at the bottom as the motherboards are higher above where the IO plate goes than normal boards.

Xigmatek Elysium Full Tower Case
OcUK Monolith Full Tower Case

Look at the back, and internally the board is this type:
Form Factor: SWTX
Dimensions: 16.48" x 13" (41.9cm x 33.0cm)

MotherBoard:
Supermicro H8QGi+-F is probably the best board, if you want to run it in a case then you will need to order the io plate separately.

Coolers: for air Noctua NH-U12DO for water Koolance CPU 370SA

Memory: Corsair 1066 DDR3 you need at least 16GB (16 x 1GB) to populate the banks and get the best performance. But 32GB is more the norm (16 x 2GB) Doesn't need ECC or Registered.

PSU, anything with good rails, two 8pin connectors and above 850W, I like the HX1050
 
Jamiman said:
Sorry for the delay...didn't do anything over the easter break :D Case should be finished soon though (we're back) and then we're good to go! :D

Thanks for the Sub Tatty! :)

And Martin...If you want any tips then PM me, i'll give you some tips from what i've learnt. Also, Biffa and a few of the others are running similar machines, and have a lot more experience than me.
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Jamin, you were going to send me details of your supplier? Could you email my trust? Cheers.
 
Biffa said:
Case won't work. You need one with PSU space at the top AND the bottom, then put the PSU at the bottom as the motherboards are higher above where the IO plate goes than normal boards.

Xigmatek Elysium Full Tower Case
OcUK Monolith Full Tower Case

Look at the back, and internally the board is this type:
Form Factor: SWTX
Dimensions: 16.48" x 13" (41.9cm x 33.0cm)

MotherBoard:
Supermicro H8QGi+-F is probably the best board, if you want to run it in a case then you will need to order the io plate separately.

Coolers: for air Noctua NH-U12DO for water Koolance CPU 370SA

Memory: Corsair 1066 DDR3 you need at least 16GB (16 x 1GB) to populate the banks and get the best performance. But 32GB is more the norm (16 x 2GB) Doesn't need ECC or Registered.

PSU, anything with good rails, two 8pin connectors and above 850W, I like the HX1050
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you say 2 8 pin connectors, but most PSU's only have one. I've a HX1000 - could that be used? Am i missing a connector or is there an adapter, or are you referring to the PCI-e power 8 pins...?
 
Tattysnuc said:
you say 2 8 pin connectors, but most PSU's only have one. I've a HX1000 - could that be used? Am i missing a connector or is there an adapter, or are you referring to the PCI-e power 8 pins...?
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No they are 8 pin motherboard connectors, you can get adapters for molex connectors if you have to, but better to have it correct from the beginning.
 
BaBa said:
You can get pcie to atx adaptors here

An HX1000 is enough upto 6176's but i found problems with overclocking.
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PCI-e to CPU - think I've already got one of those kicking around from when I upgraded my psu from an ATX 1.3 to the current model. Genius!

Biffa said:
No they are 8 pin motherboard connectors, you can get adapters for molex connectors if you have to, but better to have it correct from the beginning.
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Thanks Biffa!
 
Well the cpu's have arrived from the seller in USA :) (no thanks to FedEx!)

Been looking at this and it's gonna cost me at least further £1200 to get rig up and running - that's despite an IT mate of mine in London who can get the mobo and ram at cost for me - so getting cold feet on the project

Tempted to flog the cpu's on and rebuild my current rig based around dual-Xeon setup.
 
MartinBen439 said:
Well the cpu's have arrived from the seller in USA :) (no thanks to FedEx!)

Been looking at this and it's gonna cost me at least further £1200 to get rig up and running - that's despite an IT mate of mine in London who can get the mobo and ram at cost for me - so getting cold feet on the project

Tempted to flog the cpu's on and rebuild my current rig based around dual-Xeon setup.
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Why so much? PSU and RAM doesn't cost £1200 surely?
 
MartinBen439 said:
Mobo was around £650 mark
PSU another £200
Ram was £21 per 2Gb (would need 16 x 2Gb) so further £336

So £1186 without an o/s or case.
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You can get RAM cheaper than that. Check these out:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MY-203-CS&groupid=701&catid=8&subcat=

8 of these @ £23.99 each is only £191.92.

We managed to find a PSU for around £50-60 cheaper than your one.


The money saved there will get you a case or mats to make one. (or just run it naked screwed to a board) and Linux is free!
 
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