Custom server and Data Analysis PC Cost

[Waifu_Lewds]

Budget (including currency): 

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Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: 

Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): 

 

Our lab is looking into making our own dedicated server for logging field data. We also want to have a PC dedicated to 3d rendering data analysis. I don't have much experience with servers, but have built a few gaming PCs. I imagine both the server and PC would have newer threadrippers. Budget could be $10-$30k USD depending on grants. I'm not sure how many TB of storage we need. 

 

 For the PC I'm thinking:

3990x

W6800 or 6900xt

64-128gb 3600mhz CL14-4000mhz CL16

(Storage doesn't matter due to dedicated server, maybe recommend boot drive)

 

Dual monitor 1440p-4k 240mhz

 

What are server hardware recommendations? What's a realistic budget?

 

Thanks and sorry for ambiguity, we are the very beginning of consideration.

[jaslion]

I can help you make a config but I need A LOT more info here.

 

How many people will use this at the same time? What exactly will it be doing and how much of it? What is the current solution used? What are the programs?

 

For all I know you could buy a 20k pc but like need something that only costs 1k.

[Waifu_Lewds]

3 hours ago, jaslion said:

I can help you make a config but I need A LOT more info here.

 

How many people will use this at the same time? What exactly will it be doing and how much of it? What is the current solution used? What are the programs?

 

For all I know you could buy a 20k pc but like need something that only costs 1k.

The dedicated server would have up to 3 people uploading data

 

3 hours ago, jaslion said:

I can help you make a config but I need A LOT more info here.

 

How many people will use this at the same time? What exactly will it be doing and how much of it? What is the current solution used? What are the programs?

 

For all I know you could buy a 20k pc but like need something that only costs 1k.

Maybe some links to server build guides would be a first step. 

Up to 12 individuals would be accessing the server at one time. I imagine the first rack would start with 8TB at around 560-2700MB/s. The server would be accessed via wifi and ethernet basically uploading raw spreadsheet data and ARCGIS data. Data be downloaded for data analysis by up to 10 computers at once and 2 computers for 3D rendering. Programs are mostly excel, R studio, ARCGIS Pro, and Multispec.

[brob]

Do you have an in-house IT department?

 

Have you considered a purpose built server from a reputable manufacturer like HP, Dell, or Lenovo? 

 

Similar question as above for workstation.

 

Data storage requirements need to be more defined. Also, is there an infrastructure in place that will provide communications (specs), backup, and other services?

[Waifu_Lewds]

On 2/1/2022 at 3:11 PM, brob said:

Do you have an in-house IT department?

 

Have you considered a purpose built server from a reputable manufacturer like HP, Dell, or Lenovo? 

 

Similar question as above for workstation.

 

Data storage requirements need to be more defined. Also, is there an infrastructure in place that will provide communications (specs), backup, and other services?

We are a Research Center that is very remote and would need to be independent of our main campus. Our nearest IT rep is 2.5hrs away and provides very little support. I'm left to pick up the scraps. The only thing we have available right now are bare minimum computers and 15Mbps internet. We are trying to set a system in place where we do not need to rely on outside services.

[brob]

In addition to the server you will likely need a backup solution.

 

While more expensive a pre-built server may offer support and service. They also tend to be constructed with reliable parts.