Based on my server with dual cpu you would be ok if it's high quality (Is OCZ considered quality ?) and did not have many drives to spin up or big video cards etc. Somebody had a systems with SM MB idling at approx 90 watts which is a lot less than the 2u servers I have. (They idle closer to 200 and peak I have ever seen is about 350)How big of a power supply would you recommend for a dual 2670 setup? I currently have a "gaming" psu (ocz fatal1ty 550W) but it only has one 8 pin + one 4 pin CPU conector (could use Amazon.com: StarTech 6in 4 Pin to 8 Pin EPS Power Adapter with LP4 - F/M (EPS48ADAP): Computers & Accessories bt aint sure if its safe for such a high end pc)
I've had it for about 7 years ._. but never load it this muchI'd be afraid to use the OCZ. They don't have the best PSU reliability any more.
2x 2670Based on my server with dual cpu you would be ok if it's high quality (Is OCZ considered quality ?) and did not have many drives to spin up or big video cards etc. Somebody had a systems with SM MB idling at approx 90 watts which is a lot less than the 2u servers I have. (They idle closer to 200 and peak I have ever seen is about 350)
Just when I thought it would be a very cheap and easy upgrade...I wouldn't skimp on power supply. I can't tell you how many issues I had with my Asus KFNS4-DRE dual Opteron boards with a sub-par power supply. Took a while to figure out why they were rebooting under load. Doh...
Of course, these Xeons are much less power hungry than old Barcelona procs.
The Proprietary WIO board is decently priced online but its a gamble after that getting a case for it. Those 1Us went up in price and I don't see many on eBay.Some time back, I found a decent deal on BNIB Chenbro RM13604's for 65 dollars shipped, so I bought a few.
I took a bit of a gamble with the X9DRW (being "proprietary WIO"), and I was pleasantly surprised to see all the mount points line up.
I came across this PSU calculator whilst surfing the web (though PSU manufacturers may say you need a higher wattage to sell you a unit?):How big of a power supply would you recommend for a dual 2670 setup? I currently have a "gaming" psu (ocz fatal1ty 550W) but it only has one 8 pin + one 4 pin CPU conector (could use Amazon.com: StarTech 6in 4 Pin to 8 Pin EPS Power Adapter with LP4 - F/M (EPS48ADAP): Computers & Accessories bt aint sure if its safe for such a high end pc)
Also EVGA's got very good reviews and are not that expensive (currently some offers on amazon) compared to other similar PSUsBTW for desktop folks. Thermaltake F51 works well if you can use plastic standoffs or drill holes. Apparently Nanoxia DS5 works too (without standoffs) but is also more expensive $170 vs $99. The Noctua heat sinks are nice but also cost as much as the CPU!
Also, I've had a good experience so far with EVGA as a power supply their models have an ECO mode and to be honest I don't think the PSU fan even turns on unless the system is drawing load.
Also EVGA's got very good reviews and are not that expensive (currently some offers on amazon) compared to other similar PSUs
Thats why I'm planning to use CM hyper 212, not you can't beat the performance of them for the price.
Any recommendations on a 4u compatible cooler that will also fit for dual socket setup?
AKA SNK-P0050AP4SuperMicro Active HSF 4U compatible unit is the best IMHO for the $$ the Hyper 212 work but are of lower quality, and will allow the chips to get hotter. The 212 also require more room.
I run the SM unit in my desktop/tower on the ground next to me with the side panel off currently and it's dead silent, I had run the Hyper 212 before, and didn't want to deal with putting it back on, or running 2 fans when 1 SM unit would do 100% and simpler to install.