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hackalive

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Hi guys,

Wandering what you thing my W power requirements will be.

Have been looking at 1500W PSUs but some PSU calculators say this wont be enough.

Rig is (as a draft):

2x NVIDIA Quadro 6000

1x NVIDIA Tesla C2075

2x Intel Xeon E5-2687W (not 2690 as it benchmarks lower).

1x ASUS z9PE-D8 WS

1x OCZ RS84 (boot disk)

4x VelociRaptor 1TB - RIAD10 (Marvell controller)

2x VelociRaptor 1TB - RAID1 (Intel chipset)

4x CaviarBlack 2TB - RAID10 (Intel chipset)

4x CaviarBlack 2TB - RAID10 (Intel chipset)

The above hard-disk plan may change - still working out how id store and seperate my data.

2x Corsair H80 (one per CPU)

15x 120mm Fans

What are your guys thoughts?
 
Don't know about the web based calculator things, but off the top of my head I got to approx 1300/1400 just for the components listed.
 
I was thinking of two 1500W PSUs (either Thermaltake or SilverStone) in a Mountain Mods case.

Or even 2x Corsair 1200W PSUs (Platinum - if i can get a release date).
 
My calcs estimate around 1800w. I'd get twin 1200w corsairs, like you have said, which will make the psus life easier and quieter.

Also I highly suggest that you consider a caselabs case instead of a MM one.
 
Master&Puppet said:
My calcs estimate around 1800w. I'd get twin 1200w corsairs, like you have said, which will make the psus life easier and quieter.

Also I highly suggest that you consider a caselabs case instead of a MM one.
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I totally had forgotten about them!

Im not a fan of the MM in the fact there is zero cable management. However all the clear paneling is a + with MM.

Got a specific suggestion?
 
The Quadros have a max powerconsumption of 204W each

Tesla: 225W

CPU's TDPs are 150W

14 HDD and 1 SSD: 150-180W

=1100W+Mainboard+fans

So I think two AX1200 would easily be enough

BTW nice rig you are planning to build
 
MadMarc said:
The Quadros have a max powerconsumption of 204W each

Tesla: 225W

CPU's TDPs are 150W

14 HDD and 1 SSD: 150-180W

=1100W+Mainboard+fans

So I think two AX1200 would easily be enough

BTW nice rig you are planning to build
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Yeah I think its a fairly nice rig too
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Obviously not the best for gaming - but that's not its use intention.

May get two 1200W to be on the safe side.
 
LOL they still make Velociraptor drives. Do not get those, they are WAY overpriced. If you want a fast drive get a Momentous XT, they have proven to be just as fast (if not faster). 750gb cost about $150.
 
KING_OF_SAND said:
LOL they still make Velociraptor drives. Do not get those, they are WAY overpriced. If you want a fast drive get a Momentous XT, they have proven to be just as fast (if not faster). 750gb cost about $150.
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Raptor = 10000RPM

XT = 7200RPM

Would that not make a difference?
 
Master&Puppet said:
My calcs estimate around 1800w. I'd get twin 1200w corsairs, like you have said, which will make the psus life easier and quieter.

Also I highly suggest that you consider a caselabs case instead of a MM one.
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Awaiting Jim's shipping cost but FedEx calculator says $800 shipping - that's more than the case is worth!!!!! (In Australia btw - FYI)

http://www.shipnex.com prices seem to be much more reasonable at only $391.99. Still really expensive though.

Will wait to see what CL get back to me with.
 
KING_OF_SAND said:
Raptor = 32mb cache

XT = 4GB cache

Yes it makes a HUGE difference!

I have owned both (VR died on me) and the XT was exceptionally faster in just about everything especially boot time.
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You may need to provide a link to prove this because:

WD VelociRaptor = 64MB Cahce & 10000RPM (http://wdc.com/en/pr...ucts.aspx?id=20)

SG Momentus XT = 32MB Cahce & 7200RPM (http://www.seagate.c...ntus-xt-hybrid/)

SG Barracuda XT = 64MB Cahce & 7200RMP (http://www.seagate.c...s/barracuda-xt/)

SG Constellation = 64MB Cahce & 7200RPM (http://www.seagate.c.../constellation/)

Only can find 4GB SLC NAND - which I think is what you meant to refer to.

This review http://www.storagere...entus_xt_review and this one http://www.anandtech.com/print/3734 put the Raptor ahead in some cases, and XT in others.
 
hackalive said:
You may need to provide a link to prove this because:

WD VelociRaptor = 64MB Cahce & 10000RPM (http://wdc.com/en/pr...ucts.aspx?id=20)

SG Momentus XT = 32MB Cahce & 7200RPM (http://www.seagate.c...ntus-xt-hybrid/)

SG Barracuda XT = 64MB Cahce & 7200RMP (http://www.seagate.c...s/barracuda-xt/)

SG Constellation = 64MB Cahce & 7200RPM (http://www.seagate.c.../constellation/)

Only can find 4GB SLC NAND - which I think is what you meant to refer to.

This review http://www.storagere...entus_xt_review and this one http://www.anandtech.com/print/3734 put the Raptor ahead in some cases, and XT in others.
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Now look at the price

VR http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822236244

XT http://www.newegg.co...N82E16822148591

For something that has a slight advantage in some areas and a slight disadvantage in others, sure as hell does not make up the $230 price tag on only 500GB.

and lets not forget the VR uses more power and is louder. Really that $230 price tag is WAY overboard.

Pros of VR over XT: Slightly faster in SOME applications.

Cons of VR over XT: Louder, more power, slightly slower in SOME applications, and $230.
 
i'll building my 2x E5-2643 (130W TDP) with 2x GTX590 tomorrow and will be going with an Enermax Platimax 1500W. Since this is only available for 220/230V networks and I have absolutely no clue what you're using I can't tell if that's applicable in your case.
 
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