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Basic SR-2 Build

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SpeedyVV

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1x EVGA Classified SR-2 (Super Record 2) 270-WS-W555-A1 --------------- $599.99
2x Intel Xeon X5650 Westmere 2.66GHz 95W Six-Core ------------------- $2,159.98
2x G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 ----------------- $270.98
1x CORSAIR CMPSU-450VX 450W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS ------------------------ $79.99
1x Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD1200BEVT 120GB 5400 RPM 2.5" --------- $42.99
2x COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus ---------------------------------------- $59.98
1x GIGABYTE deon HD 4550 Supporting up to 512MB(128MBGDDR3 onboard) ---- $36.49

Total = $3,250.40 + Shipping + Tax.

Is this about right for a SR-2 Build?

Would this be about it for a best PPD/W above 100K PPD?

Not saying I will get it, but trying to understand the economics of it. But I might ;-)

I guess the other thing to consider, is to turn this into my gaming machine by adding a 500G HDD, a 850W PSU, and a 5870.
 
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That's a high end SR-2. You could go with quad cores for much less to begin with. Quads I would call a basic build.
 
But to quote musky: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1539830

Quad core I7 - $22.67/1K ppd, 109.1 ppd/W
Hex core I7 - $23.67/1K ppd, 177.4 ppd/W
SR-2 w/ quad core Gainstown Xeons - $19.80/1K ppd (no case), 136.4 ppd/W
SR-2 w/ quad core Westmere Xeons - $22.74/1K ppd, 174.5 ppd/W
SR-2 w/ hex core Xeons - $22.17/1K ppd, 239.0 ppd/W
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SR-2 hex is the cheapest per K ppd and ppd/W so this will be cheaper in the long run, wont it?

Sorry, I used the term "basic" as in no extra parts to consume extra watts.
 
haha I see the addiction has you in its firm grasp
 
IN the long run yes.

If you just want to get started then quads are the way to go to reduce initial outlay. It's all up to you.

To be honest, I may just build another single hex core system.
 
I'd recommend ditching the Corsair 450VX. It's of good quality but not worth $80 considering that a larger and better quality PSU can be had for cheaper:
$70 - Antec NEO ECO 620C 620W PSU
 
Dual hex Xeons and an SR-2 are the best ppd/W. The problem is the $3000 price tag that not just anyone can afford. My thread has some other ideas as well to allow you to not go "all in" at once and still keep pretty decent efficiency. A couple of single processor hex core systems get you some pretty nice ppd/W numbers, and lets you do it in two parts.

One wild card not in my thread is the L5640 Xeons, which may be the best bang for the buck out there right now. I have three coming next week, so stay tuned.
 
Yeh, with my SR-2 pulling 500 from the wall, I would not want to cut it that close with a PSU.

My SR-2 rig is running an Antec Neo 620 now.

I also could possibly be convinced to sell my quads.... maybe. Still thinking about that.
 
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haha I see the addiction has you in its firm grasp
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guilty!

This all depends on if I get a contract or not. The uncertainty of contract work kills my upgrade planning.

Man, I see what you guys mean about going Quads. $840 for a pair as opposed to $2,159.98 for hex.

Also the - 2 hex I7 machines - $2600, 620W, 110K ppd, $23.64/1K ppd, 177.4 ppd/W is a good option come to think of it because can always use 1 to game and still have 1/2 the folding capacity going.


Uhmmm, question... on a 2 hex SR-2 with a GPU would I be able to game on it, and still fold at the same time?
 
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for the price of that 5870 you can almost get 2 gtx-460's which will out game the 5870 all day long. and fold to boot.
 
It would probably slow down less than most systems, unless you have a game that can use 24 cores.
 
Gotta figure out what my half hieght pulls, gotta be low

also, if you'll be gaming alot, I'd run two clients, a bigadv client using 20 threads and then a standard SMP on the other 4 you could pause and resume as you game, just an idea. 16 threads at 3.85 gets me 75k on a good unit, 4 more should be near 100k. Or, scrap the 4 thread client, dedicate one of the four for each 460 you run, then you could add 20k and just have to start/stop each GPU when you game, and the bigadv would always chug on, another option, that would def'nitly be over 100k in one box. Pricey, but if moneys no problem...
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Those titles come to my mind too but iirc supcom 1 maxed out at 4 threads on a skull trail rig
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Don't skimp on the PSU. I've gone well over 500W just overclocking the X5650s, with an idle 8800GS. I would suggest 750W as the bare minimum, but if you plan to do GPU folding (or gaming) go bigger. I have a 1050W in expectation of adding SLI graphics cards later, plus I'm getting a case that supports two PSUs just in case.
 
Interesting thread. Subbing to see how this pans out. The top 20 PpD has a fair amount of competition. I've clawed back a couple of steps and my second i7 should drop its first Big Adv WU tomorrow morning.

I've been giving some serious thought to an SR2 rig. If I dropped my GX2's from holding, the net net of power usage will be a wash (mostly). An SR2 rig with dual Hex would obviously cover any loss of PpD from the GX2's and should be enough to get me back into the top 10. But like everyone else, the thought of spending $3K+ kinda freaks me out just a little bit.

I also do contract work, like Speedy. I had a very good month last month (currently supporting 2 clients) and should get my check direct deposited in 4 weeks. I do write off my F@H spending against my business. They do fold, but I use them for business as well.



 
Nice basic build.
This was exactly what I was looking at, except the power supply and coolers.
Power Supply would be a Corsair 750w and I would use H50 for coolers.
 
Kendrak said:
Yeh, with my SR-2 pulling 500 from the wall, I would not want to cut it that close with a PSU.

My SR-2 rig is running an Antec Neo 620 now.

I also could possibly be convinced to sell my quads.... maybe. Still thinking about that.
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If you do - let me know;):D
 
gkanakis said:
Nice basic build.
This was exactly what I was looking at, except the power supply and coolers.
Power Supply would be a Corsair 750w and I would use H50 for coolers.
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I am convinced yours is a much better basic build. I will know by end of week if I get the job... wish me luck.
 
Got a corsair 750 running mine. If you were to go anything over a single 460 I'd shoot for like an 850 tho, got my gamer rig on one of those Corsair's
 
Bad news... contract fell through :((( Looks like it is going to stay X2 II 245 and GTS 250 for a while.

May be able to convince the wife to let me replace the X2 II 245 with a X6 1055t.
 
SpeedyVV said:
Bad news... contract fell through :((( Looks like it is going to stay X2 II 245 and GTS 250 for a while.

May be able to convince the wife to let me replace the X2 II 245 with a X6 1055t.
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Sorry to hear that. It happens.

The X6 moves you into 14k ppd territory. Your X2 isn't unlockable is it?

By the way, an X6 makes the movies you watch on an htpc SO much better :)
 
jebo_4jc, thanks.

my X2 is an Athlon. Are those unlockable? Never tried it because it only worked on Phenoms.

And I have the GTS 250 which makes movie watching just great, so the X6 would be stricly because of folding. I think 14K would make it worth it. Not a SR-2 but hey, 4-5 times the production of the X2.
 
I was kidding about the X6 part. (tell it to your wife!)

It appears the 245 isn't unlockable.
 
blah, still unable to find a rack-mount case that will work with this mobo :(
 
Mtnduey said:
blah, still unable to find a rack-mount case that will work with this mobo :(
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plywood.jpg
 
lol Kendrak

I've actually considered writing the folks @ mountain mods to see if they're up to the challenge
 
I was thinking just get a rack mount tray

This is what Atlas is using in his monster rig and I don't see why these wouldn't do just fine in yours.
 
Mtnduey said:
lol Kendrak

I've actually considered writing the folks @ mountain mods to see if they're up to the challenge
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They do custom work but I bet Kendrak's solution is cheaper. :D The next custom run is this Saturday, so I have my fingers crossed that my case will ship soon.
 
Mine is on a 19" wide piece of plywood that will slide right into my Compaq rack. I'm just trying to figure out a "front" for it to mount the auxillary board and a few fans, and to let me actually bolt it to the uprights. Any rack case that would hold this thing would have to be very tight. I have a 22" deep 4U case, and it isn't even close. It is the width that is the problem with rack cases, not the depth.
 
the rack I'm planning to put this on isn't private, so I'm a bit weary of an open air design, dont want someone just walking off with computer parts.

we'll see though, with some sheet metal and some work I might be able to get that to work.
 
Mtnduey said:
the rack I'm planning to put this on isn't private, so I'm a bit weary of an open air design, dont want someone just walking off with computer parts..
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This is going to be at work?
 
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