Build a 8-core dual processor system for 1/3rd the cost of a simiar Mac:

Deja Q

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Mon Jan-28-08 01:21 PM
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Build a 8-core dual processor system for 1/3rd the cost of a simiar Mac:

Edited on Mon Jan-28-08 01:26 PM by HypnoToad

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/?p=942

High-end 8-core 2P Workstation (5400 series �Seaburg� version):
Part Price
Tyan TEMPEST I5400XL (S5392ANR) Intel 5400 series �Seaburg� 408
8 GB fully buffered DDR2-667 ECC memory (2GB x 4) 340
Two Intel E5410 quad-core �Harpertown� 45nm 2.33 GHz CPUs 616
Seasonic 650W 88% efficiency �80 Plus� power supply 160
Cooler Master Stacker ATX chassis Cosmos EATX (updated) 172
NVIDIA Quadro NVS290 PCI-Express 256MB 120
Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 36
AMS 5-drive SATA hot-swap backplane (model DS-3151SSBK) 102
Two 500GB 7200RPM SATA hard drives 200
18x DVD burner with SATA interface 36
Logitech EX110 wireless optical mouse and keyboard 35
Vista Business x64 edition OEM (dual-processor support) 145

Total (including shipping but not tax) $2368

High-end 8-core 2P workstation (5100 series �San Clemente� version):
Part Price
5100 series �San Clemente� dual-processor motherboard 381
8 GB Registered DDR2-667 ECC memory (4 x 2GB) (4 slots open) 310
Two Intel E5410 quad-core �Harpertown� 45nm 2.33 GHz CPUs 616
Seasonic 650W 88% efficiency �80 Plus� power supply 160
Cooler Master Stacker ATX chassis (additional $60 rebate) 170
NVIDIA Quadro NVS290 PCI-Express 256MB 120
Sound Blaster Audigy 7.1 36
AMS 5-drive SATA hot-swap backplane (model DS-3151SSBK) 102
Two 500GB 7200RPM SATA hard drives 200
18x DVD burner with SATA interface 36
Logitech EX110 wireless optical mouse and keyboard 35
Vista Business x64 edition OEM (dual-processor support) ??? 145

Total (including shipping but not tax) $2311

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MyNameGoesHere

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Mon Jan-28-08 03:12 PM
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1. But, but

Edited on Mon Jan-28-08 03:12 PM by LibFromWV

does it come with the built in steve worship device? Sacrilege, all must bow to the black turtle necked one.

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Tandalayo_Scheisskopf

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Mon Jan-28-08 03:48 PM
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2. No.

Edited on Mon Jan-28-08 03:50 PM by Tandalayo_Scheisskop

Nor does it have a "Reality Distortion Field".

On edit: Considering what the performance is like on a single Quad Core, with Mandriva Linux, I would imagine Mandriva on an 8 core would be enough to cause bleeding from various orifices,

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MyNameGoesHere

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Tue Jan-29-08 08:27 AM
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3. I know

I am seriously about a heartbeat away from buying a 8 core system. I hope to be drooling for at least a week or so.

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CabalPowered

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Tue Jan-29-08 03:26 PM
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4. Doesn't Tyan make an 8 cpu board?

I think it's 4 on the main board and another 4 on a sister board. 32 core madness!

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