proskater123 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am looking to buy the best computer money can build. So in a way money is no issue. I want the fastest computer you can spec. I've been looking and it seems like I always find something better after I finish. What is teh best motherboard, cpu, the most ram, available for the best performance. Its not a server but a desktop that i am looking for. So pretty much what is the best parts out there available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4rkfe4r Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Im sorry but you pretty much repeat yourself with each sentence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Dell PowerEdge R905 with 4x 2.8GHz 6 Core Opterons, 128GB of RAM, 2x SAS 15K 2.5" 146GB RAID1, 6x SAS 7.2K SAS 2.5" 500GB RAID5. Comes to about £20250, and you will need a soundcard, and a pair of ATI Radeon 5970 2048MB for £1400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 The God Box (October 2009) Supermicro X8DTi Two Intel Xeon W5580's Retail Two Thermalright HR-01 Plus heatsinks Two Scythe Kama PWM 120mm fans (DFS122512L-PWM) Two Crucial 12GB (3x4GB) ECC Registered DDR3-1333 kits Two Diamond Radeon HD 5870 1GB Asus Xonar D2 Adaptec 5805 SAS RAID controller Two Intel X25-E Extreme 64GB SSD Four Hitachi A7K2000 2TB SATA Pioneer BDR-203BK DVD±/CD-RW: Samsung SH-S223F Silverstone TJ10 Six Scythe Slipstream 120mm fans (SY1225SL12M) Enermax Revolution 85+ 1050W APC Smart-UPS 2200 Two Dell 3007WFP-HC 30" LCDs Logitech Z-5500 Digital Logitech Cordless MX 5500 Total price: $13,664.75, not including shipping and handling (10/23/2009, no OS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rkiver Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Psychosis specced a nice machine, but I'd replace the air cooling with liquid cooling myself, and the graphics cards with 5970s. Then overclock em all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proskater123 Posted December 12, 2009 Author Share Posted December 12, 2009 Is it ok to use a server motherboard in a desktop machine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rkiver Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Sure, many people do it. However it's best if you have some knowledge about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netshroud Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Psychosis specced a nice machine, but I'd replace the air cooling with liquid cooling myself, and the graphics cards with 5970s. Then overclock em all. I just copypasted it from the link I posted. That was done before the launch of the 5970s, but I agree there. I'm personally not a fan of liquid cooling though - so much can go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobdone Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 give it six months , and it'll be old hat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Which is why I'm suggesting taking an high end server, with 24 cores and 128GB of RAM, and fitting some graphics cards into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proskater123 Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 I honestly am probably going to go with the setup that psychosis had. Minus the ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psydT0ne Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 You're never going to get the best pc money can buy. The sooner that you realise that the hardware your spending money on today will be obsolete within three months, the sooner you'll be content in building a pc with a realistic budget, that will suit your needs instead of making silly statements like money is no object. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4rkfe4r Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I thought it was funny that 4 of the 6 sentences say the EXACT same thing then he goes on to specify which components he wants the best of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefatmoop Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/ycmg8k3 look at what they used under hardware listed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh1t3 and n3rdy Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 If you want some ultra powerful beast, the server option is going to be the best, but maybe not the most practical option. I know with 24 cores and 128gb of ram, i wouldn't care on what I was missing out on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3%5kr3w Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Well.. Not trying to burst a bubble, but what kinda performance are you looking for? Server style performance, or Gaming style performance? Since everyone gave builds based on server based performance, where multiple cores from multiple processors is key, I figure I would see what I can build. I'm just saying, if your looking for gaming performance, you want a multithreaded chip, but not more than one, because unless the game your playing supports it, your not going to use any of the other 3 opterons or xeons or whatever you throw in it. (and yes I know he just said the fastest you can buy) .. Oh yeah, and throw in another $400 for water blocks for the chipset, cpu, video cards, and memory. BUT.. If money is REALLLY not an issue??? Just remember, as everyone else stated, everything, even that kraken XT5 will be out dated soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh1t3 and n3rdy Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I think running something like 4 24" would be better but i can appreciate a screen of that size :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deveant Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 I honestly am probably going to go with the setup that psychosis had. Minus the ups. compensating for something? Judging by your first post, and by the one i quoted, i rate your between 14-17 years of age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3%5kr3w Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 While I highly agree with you Wh1t3 and n3rdy about the screens, you gotta admit, that would be more of an ultimate entertainment/gaming system rather than a work box. And yes.. I wouldn't EVER have a system of this caliber without a UPS. Hell.. My build is worth all 3 of mine and my wife's cars combined... But I would never spend that kind of money on a system, even if I had it. Now if you know someone who wants that build.. heh. I only charge 15% total of parts before shipping.. hmm... what would that be? $2836.33? Hell. Keep the change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proskater123 Posted December 13, 2009 Author Share Posted December 13, 2009 compensating for something? Judging by your first post, and by the one i quoted, i rate your between 14-17 years of age. Yeah my first post was crap. But what 14 - 17 year old would have a large budget? I havn't seen one around. I was told by my boss to find him the best computer specs that money can buy. Yes I have told him that in a few years / months it would be out of date. He doesn't care. Thats why I asked you guys the question, what is the best computer / hardware available at this present time. This post might clear up some questions and haters :) from the first post I made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Just get a fully tricked out MacPro, Dell or HP workstation and be done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h3%5kr3w Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 yah, this is true. Just make sure it's over $1300 with a sticker that says it has a bunch of blah, and that will take care of it. I think I know what kinda person your boss is... lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deveant Posted December 13, 2009 Share Posted December 13, 2009 Yeah my first post was crap. But what 14 - 17 year old would have a large budget? I havn't seen one around. I was told by my boss to find him the best computer specs that money can buy. Yes I have told him that in a few years / months it would be out of date. He doesn't care. Thats why I asked you guys the question, what is the best computer / hardware available at this present time. This post might clear up some questions and haters :) from the first post I made. Yea alright, sorry mate. Talked to way to many kids who talk shit saying they own the latest/biggest, or are buying them, just to try and make there e-penis look bigger. But all good on your behalf. But as Vako said, MacPro or Dell. Just find the most expensive and your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proskater123 Posted December 16, 2009 Author Share Posted December 16, 2009 Yea alright, sorry mate. Talked to way to many kids who talk shit saying they own the latest/biggest, or are buying them, just to try and make there e-penis look bigger. But all good on your behalf. But as Vako said, MacPro or Dell. Just find the most expensive and your done. Yeah I know what you mean. Although alot of times I am one of those kids. If I get a high end video card I am so excited and bragging about it just to rub it in everyones faces. I think its more or something like "Hey I own that and its something that I would have never seen myself owning! ". So I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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