Build me a SUPER COMPUTER

[haxartus]

C'mon, you don't need "military grade" hardware to build a super computer.... hell, even the military knows better.
http://www.physorg.com/news/2010-12-...rcomputer.html

And then Sony removed Linux from the PS3 and screwed them.

[Deleted]

^this

My computer is around 7k, plus another 2k in accessories, if you are looking for a gaming computer, 3.5k will let you get a good rig and plenty of toys to go with it, but for a truly top end computer you need roughly $40,000

Difference is you have (for example) quad sli which is a giant loss in power, compared to the amount of GPU's used. It's also a money hog which means you could spend the money elsewhere.

[Archer]

The OP never stated such a thing. People are just going off of what he did say. Calling people trolls is a pretty quick way to get yourself an infraction here.

I, for one, like to launch my rockets from my gaming rig.

No the OP said :

I really don't know much about computers, but I want one which excels in both performance and graphic up-keeping.

Now why would everyone assume he wants a true over the top rocket launching, $40,000 computer rig?
He told everyone the price and anyone with half a brain would understand he wanted a gaming computer considering he is on a GAMING website. It would be different if he went onto blowuptheplanetwithmypc.com. But he didn't he came to a gaming site asking for a build. I bet you assume that grandparents that say they want a fast computer to talk to their grand kids obviously want a i7 with 3tb storage.

And the fact is he was trolling. No PC (reads PERSONAL computer) is going to cost 40,000 dollars unless you start putting platinum and diamonds on it, I mean seriously.

[ispano]

And again you are incorrect. There are levels of builders far above gamer. My machine, and Cyan's are both what you consider enthusiast builds. And, you know? There are people above that. No precious metals needed.

[Rafax]

I do know there are people that enjoy making super computers , damn I would do it too if I had the money , ofc that doenst mean that with 3k you cant get a computer that just runs everything in existence for the next 4 years ....

[Archer]

And again you are incorrect. There are levels of builders far above gamer. My machine, and Cyan's are both what you consider enthusiast builds. And, you know? There are people above that. No precious metals needed.

You are still missing the fact the man wanted a gaming computer, and 40,000 for a gaming computer would be asinine.
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...d_best_pc_ever
is more than any enthusiast needs, and it's only 12k... not 40k. Yes there are builders out there who want to build 12 quad core processing computers but obviously that is not what the OP wanted, so why even mention it?

[ispano]

I totally understand the machines aren't for gaming. I also understand the OP didn't realize what he was asking when he initially asked it. I also realize Archer can't accept a PC, yes a PC, that can cost 40K, when it can.

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You are still missing the fact the man wanted a gaming computer, and 40,000 for a gaming computer would be asinine.
http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fea...d_best_pc_ever
is more than any enthusiast needs, and it's only 12k... not 40k. Yes there are builders out there who want to build 12 quad core processing computers but obviously that is not what the OP wanted, so why even mention it?

And you can do it without 12 CPUs. You can do it with a single board, be it something like Cyan's or my SR-2. I knew what the OP REALLY wanted, but he needed to be shown what he was actually looking for. He has also since changed his post a bit. He used SUPER COMPUTER without knowing what it could really entail. Now he knows.

[Archer]

I do know there are people that enjoy making super computers , damn I would do it too if I had the money , ofc that doenst mean that with 3k you cant get a computer that just runs everything in existence for the next 4 years ....

It's just people trying to show they know a lot about computers and making themselves look crazy while doing so. The fact is that a 3k computer is fine... hell a 1.5k rig will be fine. There was no need to bring in 40k super computers into the mix when this is obviously not what the OP wants.

[Riaya]

OK bear with me because this will be a little long... Starting with Pricing...
$USD 1987.22 in the list this is with 1x Intel SSD, 1x NVIDIA GeForce 560 GTX, and 8gigs of RAM
$USD 2482.22 in the list this is with 2x Intel SSD, 2x NVIDIA GeForce 560 GTX, and 8gigs of RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16868996045 (SHARKOON X-Tatic 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Headset)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 (LiteOn DVD burner)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106369 (LiteOn BluRay burner and 3D playback)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167050 (Intel SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136767 (Western Digital Blue Hard Drive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103026 (Full Tower) I own this tower and the heat sink fits PERFECTLY. This tower has 2 fans in the front, 2 up top, and a large side fan for plenty of air flow. The controls are also on the front top of the case to increase or decrease the fan speed. Also inside this thing has plenty of space to spare for gfx cards and everything else.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835181010 (Liquid Cooling heatsink) I own one of these and I am OC by 1GHZ at 3.4ghz on a Q6600 Quad. Even when video encoding my computer does NOT over heat at the higher voltage it runs on even with video editing at 100% processor usage.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986 (Windows 7 x64 Home Premium)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500196 (Graphics Card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102019 (Sound Card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0Black%20Widow (Power Supply)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128480 (Motherboard)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...M-_-13-128-480 (RAM)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115072 (You specifically want the i5-2500K because the K means unlocked and the processor is easier to overclock)

[Archer]

I totally understand the machines aren't for gaming. I also understand the OP didn't realize what he was asking when he initially asked it. I also realize Archer can't accept a PC, yes a PC, that can cost 40K, when it can.

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And you can do it without 12 CPUs. You can do it with a single board, be it something like Cyan's or my SR-2. I knew what the OP REALLY wanted, but he needed to be shown what he was actually looking for. He has also since changed his post a bit. He used SUPER COMPUTER without knowing what it could really entail. Now he knows.

So you were just being a condescending ass that felt the need to show someone who was asking for the wrong thing even when you knew what he truly wanted, that he was dumb in your eyes? I truly hope people forever do the same to you.

Also please show me one of these 40k PCs, please. I've googled it numerous times and haven't found a damn thing.

[Rafax]

Poster 2 posts above, your a bit late XD, also GTX 580 > GtX 560 the man has money to spend so just slap a 580 in there , or two actually also ssd's might not be required, i assume he might have an OS, the motherboard is lovely XD

[Vestig3]

OK bear with me because this will be a little long... Starting with Pricing...
$USD 1987.22 in the list this is with 1x Intel SSD, 1x NVIDIA GeForce 560 GTX, and 8gigs of RAM
$USD 2482.22 in the list this is with 2x Intel SSD, 2x NVIDIA GeForce 560 GTX, and 8gigs of RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16868996045 (SHARKOON X-Tatic 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Headset)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 (LiteOn DVD burner)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106369 (LiteOn BluRay burner and 3D playback)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167050 (Intel SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136767 (Western Digital Blue Hard Drive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103026 (Full Tower) I own this tower and the heat sink fits PERFECTLY
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835181010 (Liquid Cooling heatsink) I own one of these and I am OC by 1GHZ at 3.4ghz on a Q6600 Quad. Even when video encoding my computer does NOT over heat at the higher voltage it runs on even with video editing at 100% processor usage.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986 (Windows 7 x64 Home Premium)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500196 (Graphics Card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102019 (Sound Card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0Black%20Widow (Power Supply)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128480 (Motherboard)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...M-_-13-128-480 (RAM)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115072 (You specifically want the i5-2500K because the K means unlocked and the processor is easier to overclock)

Is that your best? coz most parts u choose suck lol.

[Skelly]

The fact that is is a gaming site is pretty irrelevant. Its a WoW site yet barely half the forum users play WoW.

When I read the OP, I thought he was looking for a work station. A top end Quadro card is going to set you back 4-10 grand.

We can't really assume "gaming computer" because even that is terribly vague. Just playing WoW/LoL? Throw a 2500k and 560 Ti in there and you'll max it all out.
Wanna play beautiful and/or unoptimized games like Crysis 2 and BF3? You should probably throw in a 2600k and a 580 or two.
Are you still using Razer/Logitech headsets? Then you probably don't know great sound so you won't notice the difference from onboard sound.

[Riaya]

I am going with things I know that work. Preference on what you think "sucks" is up to the eyes of the beholder. Also was not looking for overly super computer but something in price range.

[Zkeya]

OK bear with me because this will be a little long... Starting with Pricing...
$USD 1987.22 in the list this is with 1x Intel SSD, 1x NVIDIA GeForce 560 GTX, and 8gigs of RAM
$USD 2482.22 in the list this is with 2x Intel SSD, 2x NVIDIA GeForce 560 GTX, and 8gigs of RAM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16868996045 (SHARKOON X-Tatic 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound Headset)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 (LiteOn DVD burner)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106369 (LiteOn BluRay burner and 3D playback)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820167050 (Intel SSD)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136767 (Western Digital Blue Hard Drive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811103026 (Full Tower) I own this tower and the heat sink fits PERFECTLY
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835181010 (Liquid Cooling heatsink) I own one of these and I am OC by 1GHZ at 3.4ghz on a Q6600 Quad. Even when video encoding my computer does NOT over heat at the higher voltage it runs on even with video editing at 100% processor usage.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986 (Windows 7 x64 Home Premium)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814500196 (Graphics Card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102019 (Sound Card)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0Black%20Widow (Power Supply)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128480 (Motherboard)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...M-_-13-128-480 (RAM)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115072 (You specifically want the i5-2500K because the K means unlocked and the processor is easier to overclock)

The BD burner can also burn DVDs, so the DVD burner is an extra (and the BD burner isn't that needed if you ask me).
Caviar Black would be better for an OS drive.
I don't really know how reliabe the Thermaltake PSUs are.
Also, the heatsink is old. If he decided to go with closed watercooling, he should use Corsair H100. If he doesn't want a "watercooled" CPU, Noctua NH-D14.
Sound cards aren't needed, but if he wants one, Asus Xonar series are better than Creative (Xense one comes with Sennheiser headphones too)
Finally, I wouldn't go with 560Ti SLI with that budget. I'd go with at least 570/580/6970 SLI/Xfire.

Waiting for the 40k pc. I'm really curious about the parts (not being sarcastic, I know it can be done)

I am going with things I know that work. Preference on what you think "sucks" is up to the eyes of the beholder. Also was not looking for overly super computer but something in price range.

By something in range you mean 1000-1500$ less than the OP can give?
When Endonyx said sucks, it wasn't a matter of preference. Just a fact.

[Riaya]

The BD burner can also burn DVDs, so the DVD burner is an extra (and the BD burner isn't that needed if you ask me).
Caviar Black would be better for an OS drive.
I don't really know how reliabe the Thermaltake PSUs are.
Also, the heatsink is old. If he decided to go with closed watercooling, he should use Corsair H100. If he doesn't want a "watercooled" CPU, Noctua NH-D14.
Sound cards aren't needed, but if he wants one, Asus Xonar series are better than Creative (Xense one comes with Sennheiser headphones too)
Finally, I wouldn't go with 560Ti SLI with that budget. I'd go with at least 570/580/6970 SLI/Xfire.

Waiting for the 40k pc. I'm really curious about the parts (not being sarcastic, I know it can be done)

My bro and I both got that Thermaltake power supply in our computers and it works really well. Blue drive also so when you are working with the gaming it would come in handy. I was stupid on the bluray drive. I really did miss the DVD burning as well -_-+ so you can mind 19 dollars lol :P

[haxartus]

You can always go crazy and build something like 40 core 512GB RAM server for home use. I'm pretty sure that it's going to cost much more than $40 000.
4 of these will cost more than $18 000 alone.

[Rafax]

I believe a 40 K computer basicly has a super expensive CPU used in servers , something like the intel XEON , but more powerfull and expensive , and you can always throw ssd's at it XD

[Riaya]

There are 1tb SSD that are for like 3500$ always for a 40k+ server... I mean what server would not want one...

[Usurper]

Here you go:

Intel Core i7 2600K
Thermalright Silver Arrow
Asus SaberTooth P67 R3.0
Corsair 2x4GB 1600 MHZ Vengeance
MSI GeForce GTX 580 1536MB TwinFrozr II
Seasonic X-660
Samsung 1TB 32MB Cache F3
SSD : OCZ Vertex3 120GB
LG BH10LS30