Hardware question about a Win/Linux box -- probably need advice from gamers.
Last edited Wed Mar 18, 2020, 01:38 PM - Edit history (1)
I'm thinking of starting a project to build a 4-GPU minisupercomputer. This is something that originally cost ~$8K to build; now the GPUs can be bought almost as scrap. MB, PSU, and CPU are cheaply available. RAM shouldn't be too expensive, and HD needs are trivial. The only problem is I can't find any of the recommended cases, even used or on eBay. The document from which I'm taking my plans is at https://www.nvidia.com/docs/IO/63567/web_DIY_PDF.pdf . Here's part of the specs:
The case / chassis choice is important, since when you plug in four Tesla C1060 boards in, it needs a case
that has 8 slots (which is larger than the usual ATX case).
Commercially available off-the-shelf cases with 8+ slots are
Lian-Li PC-P80
ThermalTake ArmorPlus
ABS Canyon 695
The brands still seem to be around, but not those specific models. Any idea what would be a good successor for any of these ? Since I'm using pretty old hardware, the case doesn't need to be the latest/greatest either. Any expert advice appreciated. BTW, multiple HD bays DO NOT HELP in this particular case (no pun), I just need the four double-wide PCIe slots.
UPDATE: Thanks to all who responded ! I'm going with the Eko case from NewEgg; trying to keep investment low. Case, PSU, CPU, RAM, MB all ordered. I may have fan and SSD that will do already, will order if not.
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Here are 3 options that are full tower ATX size:
https://www.newegg.com/p/pl?d=cooler%20master&order=PRICED&N=100007583%20600546033
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The specs say "9 + 2" expansion slots for this one:
https://www.newegg.com/white-cooler-master-stryker-se-atx-full-tower/p/N82E16811119334?Item=9SIA9GZB6J3023&Description=cooler%20master&cm_re=cooler_master-_-9SIA9GZB6J3023-_-Product&quicklink=true
You didn't ask but I like this MB:
https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-x399-aorus-pro/p/N82E16813145109?&quicklink=true
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I'll throw in this which I like but has only 7 slots:
https://www.newegg.com/black-cooler-master-haf-series-atx-desktop/p/N82E16811119265?Item=9SIAHF592X1681&Description=cooler%20master&cm_re=cooler_master-_-11-119-265-_-Product
