Single socket EPYC workstation advice

High-Performance Computing Workstations & Servers
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Building a high memory workstation for CPU and GPU intensive workloads. Threadripper seems like a terrible value versus the 9005F series. And 96gb density seems like the sweet spot pricewise. Would appreciate any feedback on the parts list below. Running linux (obviously)
CPU Epyc 9575F $5,488
Motherboard Supermicro Server Motherboard MBD-H13SSL-NT $749
RAM 12x96GB RDIMM 5600 $5,910
Cooler XE360 TR5 $390
GPU RTX 6000 ada $7,425
PSU Seasonic PRIME TX-1600 $540
Case Enthoo Pro 2 Server Edition $160
OS SSD 4tb 990 pro $330
Additonal SSD 6x 4tb 990pro $1,980
Misc 3x mcio to 2 nvme adapters $237
TOTAL $ 23,209.00
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That memory will absolutely overheat if the workload stresses it unless actively cooled; basically anything x4 organized that’s dual rank will.

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More cooling than I can get with heatspreaders + many 140mm case fans?

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I wouldn’t trust six grand in RAM to anything less than enterprise grade cooling solution. You do you lol!

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If the 140mm provided good enough airflow directly over them it should probably be okay, some 3d printed shrouds would do wonders.

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never heard of NEMIX before, and that board can be picky.

I am trying a new supplier for my EPYC 48GB 5600 DIMMs, will report back with findings.

Why 6x M.2’s instead of U.2’s?
U.2’s are substantially better under sustained loads due to greater heat dissipation by design.

Additionally, U.2’s are available in up to 128TB per drive.

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please do!

Good point

Needs to be quiet enough for an office, but the shrouds + fans sounds like a solid idea.

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@JayVenturi is the go to for this

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@JayVenturi would love to see the specific details of your EPYC workstation builds / any advice for cooling ram etc

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Few points:

  1. Go for a RAC mountable case; Silverstone RM44 as an example
  2. ECC memory
  3. Recommend Premium air cooling from Noctua or Deepcool Assasin similar… Technically lower maintenance.
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Might be a parts list bug. The adapters are CBL-MCIO-1245U2Y-E, which is MCIO x8 to dual U.2.

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Sir
it would be easier, and very informative and should answer most of your questions, to read (top down) this thread:

some further info, but not as targetted can also be found here:

Respectfully

Jay

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