I want to build a workstation/server with capability to learn (used broadly here) the following:
Budget: CAD 2500 (a bit of wiggle room but pretty much max keeping in mind the impending recession)
Requirements (no particular order. would be nice to have all satisfied):
- Build an all-in-one server/workstation, separate from main desktop, which can be accessed remotely from other computers if need be.
- Virtualisation (learn multi-node Networking as a result)
- AI (used broadly here but starting from A and going to Z [potentially, but at least get good grasp on concepts])
- System should support DDR4 ECC (ideally). Pros/Cons? (Apart from more $'s)
- Intel / others 10Gbe-Tbase ports
- Learn security (might do CCSP or a similar certification at some point)
- System has to be air-cooled and ideally as quiet as possible.
- Why AMD and not Intel?
Per my understanding there isnt really much distinction between AMD server class and consumer class (apart from differences between Threadripper and Ryzen). This makes is cost-effective True? If not, please share your knowledge.
Additional Queries:
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Is Ryzen 5950X + appropriate motherboard capable of ECC. (Have bought 64 GB Crucial DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-2133) CL15 DR x4 ECC Registered DIMM 288-Pin Server Memory CT2K16G4RFD4213]
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What is a good GPU for AI related workloads/learning?
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Would a 1000 watt Seasonic Titanium PSU be sufficient for a system like this?
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Would Noctua based aircooling solution suffice for a systme like this?