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Just had a random idea. Imagine one of these:

But with the following CPU options:

The following choices of [PC4-19200 DDR4-2400 ECC registered RDIMM] RAM:

  • 8GB (either 4x2GB or 2x4GB)
  • 16GB (either 4x4GB or 2x8GB)
  • 32GB (either 4x8GB or 2x16GB)

The following choices of SATA III SSD's:

  • 256GB, TLC or 3D-TLC, DRAM-cached, over-provisioned
  • 512GB, TLC or 3D-TLC, DRAM-cached, over-provisioned
  • 1024GB, TLC or 3D-TLC, DRAM-cached, over-provisioned

The following choices of SATA III HDD's (where 1TB = 1024GB):

  • (1x, 2x, 3x) 1TB, 7200RPM or 10kRPM, 256MB cache, 2.5 inch form factor
  • (1x, 2x, 3x) 2TB, 7200RPM or 10kRPM, 256MB cache, 2.5 inch form factor
  • (1x, 2x, 3x) 4TB, 7200RPM or 10kRPM, 256MB cache, 2.5 inch form factor

The following choices of GPUs, attached via a riser cable (low-profile build):

  • 1x AMD FirePro or Radeon Pro (Vega) AIB
  • 1x nVIDIA Quadro or Tesla (Volta) AIB

in a slim, low-profile case of sorts. Perhaps Noctua fans could handle the cooling? The Xeon D lineup is meant to act as an in-between for Intel Atom and Xeon E3, and is okay for certain tasks and workloads. A low-profile/SFF render box or general work box sounds like a nice idea (ignoring costs). Imagine that screwed to the back of a VESA-compatible monitor with a shroud to cover it (and make it look like a 2-in-one). 

 

A hacintosh using that would be pretty lit IMO - especially for use as a low-power workstation :D Or even Windows Server 2016...

  1. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    @2FA Don't you have a rig running a Xeon D?

  2. 2FA

    2FA

    I do in fact have one, a 1541 which out performs the equivalent E3s and matches some lower E5s of equivalent generations. I have mine running as mainly a container and file server at the moment which it performs pretty well in that role, but they're geared more towards network edge appliances by design. The first one you linked will perform fine in any chassis but the second would require air duction from something like a 1U chassis. I don't know about the new Skylake ones but the originals are not memory bandwidth beasts, I think mine with 2133 CL11 is only like 12GB/s of bandwidth in dual channel, probably better with all slots. They do perform very well for the little power consume though.

  3. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    @2FA

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    The first one you linked will perform fine in any chassis but the second would require air duction from something like a 1U chassis.

    Just making sure I didn't misunderstand, are you referring to the motherboards+heatsink? If so, it probably won't work for a thin-client style workstation as I was originally intending. Perhaps a mini workstation in an ITX case, that sits on the desk? 4 Noctuas (acting as intake) blowing air over the CPU heatsink and past the GPU as well?

  4. 2FA

    2FA

    Yes, the heatsink style. Mine has a smaller heatsink but with a fan and is 65W. It can get toasty if I really hammer it but that is in a fairly open mid ATX case at the moment. They definitely need some form of air flow whether it's from a fan on the heat sink itself or case fans that are ducted towards the sink. The 10Gb NICs produce their fair share of heat too and are on system so keep that in mind.

     

    For reference, mine: https://www.asrockrack.com/general/productdetail.asp?Model=D1541D4I-2L2T#Download

  5. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    Also, oof eBay prices. I guess 16 cores ain't cheap no matter where I go. Amazon's about the same from what I've seen recently. Not much better in pricing :( 

  6. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    I'm liking your motherboard more than the Supermicro one :D But not sure if it would fit on the back of a monitor ? I guess separate tower it is...

  7. 2FA

    2FA

    That SoC itself excluding the board and all that has an MSRP of $1800 you know...

  8. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    @2FA Wait - it's possible to buy the SoC without a mobo? How do you install it? ?

  9. 2FA

    2FA

    The $1800 is for that 16C you listed, mine is like $800 or so I think but I got the board for like $600 on sale. Not an economic platform.

  10. 2FA

    2FA

    That's the base price charged to OEMs before their special deal prices they may or may not negotiate.

  11. TopHatProductions115

    TopHatProductions115

    @2FA Just found your mobo - it's way cheaper than what I originally listed:

    I wonder if I could use this for a mobile workstation ?

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