advise for mid range workstation for simulation purpose

7sunnyshikhar · July 20, 2014, 04:51

below is a dual CPU configuration for a mid range workstation for computational and simulation work. kindly advise me as I am new to configuring systems.

will the video card be enough for 3D post processing ?

also do i need a better processor? i just want to have maximum memory channels possible.

my budget is around 2200USD.

cell count to be around 10 million.

I will be using fluent, gambit and open foam mostly.

I seriously have no idea about building pc's. so m looking forward to the replies.

CPU
Intel Xeon E5-2609 V2 2.5GHz Quad-Core Processor * 2

CPU Cooler
Cooler Master Glacer 240L 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

Motherboard
Asus Z9PE-D8 WS SSI EEB Dual-CPU LGA2011 Motherboard

Memory
G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory

Storage
Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive

Video Card
PNY Quadro 400 512MB Video Card

Power Supply
EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply

evcelica · July 30, 2014, 23:53

power supply is way too small. I would think more like 800W, but you could use and online power supply calculator to check. That motherboard wont support 2400 MHz memory, it seems 2133 is the max it is rated for. Might want to confirm though.
Seems like a cheap way to get 8 memory channels though.
video card should be ok if your models are not extremely complex and large, which they cant be for cfd anyways.

7sunnyshikhar · August 2, 2014, 00:10

hey..thanks for the reply....can u suggest any better configuration for simulation purpose....but not too costly....should i go for amd processors.....for they are cheaper and i can still get 4 memory channels per processor...???....is it better to go for a dual or quad socket mother board or should i connect single socket one's together...???

July 20, 2014, 04:51	advise for mid range workstation for simulation purpose	#1
7sunnyshikhar New Member sunny Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 13	below is a dual CPU configuration for a mid range workstation for computational and simulation work. kindly advise me as I am new to configuring systems. will the video card be enough for 3D post processing ? also do i need a better processor? i just want to have maximum memory channels possible. my budget is around 2200USD. cell count to be around 10 million. I will be using fluent, gambit and open foam mostly. I seriously have no idea about building pc's. so m looking forward to the replies. CPU Intel Xeon E5-2609 V2 2.5GHz Quad-Core Processor * 2 CPU Cooler Cooler Master Glacer 240L 86.2 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler Motherboard Asus Z9PE-D8 WS SSI EEB Dual-CPU LGA2011 Motherboard Memory G.Skill Ripjaws Z Series 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2400 Memory Storage Sandisk Solid State Drive 128GB 2.5" Solid State Drive Video Card PNY Quadro 400 512MB Video Card Power Supply EVGA 430W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply

July 30, 2014, 23:53		#2
evcelica Senior Member Erik Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Earth (Land portion) Posts: 1,188 Rep Power: 23	power supply is way too small. I would think more like 800W, but you could use and online power supply calculator to check. That motherboard wont support 2400 MHz memory, it seems 2133 is the max it is rated for. Might want to confirm though. Seems like a cheap way to get 8 memory channels though. video card should be ok if your models are not extremely complex and large, which they cant be for cfd anyways. 7sunnyshikhar likes this.

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August 2, 2014, 00:10		#3
7sunnyshikhar New Member sunny Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 13	hey..thanks for the reply....can u suggest any better configuration for simulation purpose....but not too costly....should i go for amd processors.....for they are cheaper and i can still get 4 memory channels per processor...???....is it better to go for a dual or quad socket mother board or should i connect single socket one's together...???