Hi,
I'm planning a new workstation based on the new XEON-W platform, currently i'm running a X99 with i7-5820k (6C/12T 3.30 - 3.8) and 16G of ram (which im running out of all the time):
Build’s Name: Workstation
Operating System / Storage Platform: Windows 10 x64 Enterprise
CPU: LGA2066 Intel Xeon W-2155 10C/20T 3.30GHZ - 4.50GHZ
Motherboard: SuperMicro X11SRA-F with IPMI / Audio
Chassis: Fractal Design Define R5 Titanium
Drives: Intel DC P3700 1.6TB PCIe Card
RAM: 8x16GB DDR4-2666 ECC Kingston KSM26RD8/16HAI 2Rx8
Add-in Cards: MSI NVIDIA GTX970 (probably upgrade to 1080TI later)
Add-in Cards: Uptimed 10G X540 Server Dual Port Copper RJ45
Power Supply: Corsair AX760
Other Bits: CPU cooling with AIO NZXT Kraken X62, 280mm radiator
Other Bits: Horizontal TPM 2.0 with Infineon 9665,RoHS/REACH,PBF AOM-TPM-9665H (for encrypted disk)
Usage Profile: Using it as a remote workstation via RDP for programming (on 24/7) , running virtual machines (entire testing clusters of servers), occasional game (local).
Questions:
1) I'm looking for 128GB RAM, going to experiment with RAM disks and many vms, is it wise to go for 4x32 allowing for expansion later, or 8x16 filling all slots for 2 dimms per channel?
2) Is the IPMI usable without an igpu? I know the mobo has the onboard chip, but i will be using the geforce for graphics. Will i be able to take over the console?
3) Any other advice, thoughts?
I'm planning a new workstation based on the new XEON-W platform, currently i'm running a X99 with i7-5820k (6C/12T 3.30 - 3.8) and 16G of ram (which im running out of all the time):
Build’s Name: Workstation
Operating System / Storage Platform: Windows 10 x64 Enterprise
CPU: LGA2066 Intel Xeon W-2155 10C/20T 3.30GHZ - 4.50GHZ
Motherboard: SuperMicro X11SRA-F with IPMI / Audio
Chassis: Fractal Design Define R5 Titanium
Drives: Intel DC P3700 1.6TB PCIe Card
RAM: 8x16GB DDR4-2666 ECC Kingston KSM26RD8/16HAI 2Rx8
Add-in Cards: MSI NVIDIA GTX970 (probably upgrade to 1080TI later)
Add-in Cards: Uptimed 10G X540 Server Dual Port Copper RJ45
Power Supply: Corsair AX760
Other Bits: CPU cooling with AIO NZXT Kraken X62, 280mm radiator
Other Bits: Horizontal TPM 2.0 with Infineon 9665,RoHS/REACH,PBF AOM-TPM-9665H (for encrypted disk)
Usage Profile: Using it as a remote workstation via RDP for programming (on 24/7) , running virtual machines (entire testing clusters of servers), occasional game (local).
Questions:
1) I'm looking for 128GB RAM, going to experiment with RAM disks and many vms, is it wise to go for 4x32 allowing for expansion later, or 8x16 filling all slots for 2 dimms per channel?
2) Is the IPMI usable without an igpu? I know the mobo has the onboard chip, but i will be using the geforce for graphics. Will i be able to take over the console?
3) Any other advice, thoughts?
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