4 2080Ti GPU Build

[harshitaneja]

I need to build a workstation for my data science and statistical work. I plan to use Threadripper 2950X as the CPU with 4x 2080Ti cards. I currently only have the budget for 3 cards so starting there.

I intend to use Asus Strix 2080Ti OC for this.

1. Would you recommend this card for such a build or should I go for another one?

2.This card is massive in size- 3 slots(2.7 slots technically). Would any motherboard be available for such a build? Do I need to use GPU risers?

3. What about heating? Would liquid cooling be better or air cooling for this kind of build?

4. I hope I can build a device that is not noisy. I don't know if it is a reasonable expectation. What could I do to ensure less noise?

[3 Lions]

1 minute ago, harshitaneja said:

for my data science and statistical work.

And you need quad GPU's for that? 

[harshitaneja]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

And you need quad GPU's for that? 

I need to run multiple different models for various clients at the same time. And even the same model needs to be run with different parameter configurations. With this I need a dev bench for getting started with distributed computing so I plan to spin up multiple VMs. 

[Skiiwee29]

17 minutes ago, harshitaneja said:

I need to build a workstation for my data science and statistical work. I plan to use Threadripper 2950X as the CPU with 4x 2080Ti cards. I currently only have the budget for 3 cards so starting there.

I intend to use Asus Strix 2080Ti OC for this.

1. Would you recommend this card for such a build or should I go for another one?

2.This card is massive in size- 3 slots(2.7 slots technically). Would any motherboard be available for such a build? Do I need to use GPU risers?

3. What about heating? Would liquid cooling be better or air cooling for this kind of build?

4. I hope I can build a device that is not noisy. I don't know if it is a reasonable expectation. What could I do to ensure less noise?

With the card being 3 slot, you wont be able to fit 4 GPUs in one chassis most likely without something very niche or a server chassis. You would be better of getting something like the EVGA Black edition or the FE cards that are only 2 slot cards. Anything with this amount of power and heat will likely end up being noisy when under load as all the fans going. 

[harshitaneja]

1 minute ago, Skiiwee29 said:

With the card being 3 slot, you wont be able to fit 4 GPUs in one chassis most likely without something very niche or a server chassis. You would be better of getting something like the EVGA Black edition or the FE cards that are only 2 slot cards. Anything with this amount of power and heat will likely end up being noisy when under load as all the fans going. 

I wouldn't mind getting a server chassis. Can you recommend any place to look for them?

I need to run this 24x7 most probably. What would you recommend for cooling?

[3 Lions]

4 minutes ago, harshitaneja said:

I need to run multiple different models for various clients at the same time. And even the same model needs to be run with different parameter configurations. With this I need a dev bench for getting started with distributed computing so I plan to spin up multiple VMs. 

Okay so for 4 2080Ti's you'll be spending roughly $5,751.70 (USD) while 2 Titan RTX's comes to $5,940.43 (USD). Honestly looking at it, I'd spend more on two Titan RTX's. Would two Titan RTX's be enough for you? 

[harshitaneja]

Just now, LinusTechTipsFanFromDarlo said:

Okay so for 4 2080Ti's you'll be spending roughly $5,751.70 (USD) while 2 Titan RTX's comes to $5,940.43 (USD). Honestly looking at it, I'd spend more on two Titan RTX's. Would two Titan RTX's be enough for you? 

I had considered that. Titan RTX would be beneficial if dataset sizes were a concern. My models can run well in 11GB RAM and wouldn't benefit much from the added RAM. But having access to more GPUs would allow me to run more number of models simultaneously.