A Friggen Cluster!

[Jack.EXE]

Hello LTT, I am working up a plan to build an 8 board cluster computer, and I need 2 bits of help:

The chips I'm planning to use only consume 15 watts each (Celeron J1900, quad core bay trail), is it actually possible to split a single ATX 24 pin connecter to power all these boards? If so, where can I find a good price on these splitters?

Next, I'm very new to this, so what linux distro would you guys reccomend for this?

[Syntaxvgm]

Yes, it is possible BUT

you may need to do some of the wiring yourself. It's not quite as simple as splitting. 

Edit

Actually, a simple split should work, however the systems won't power on independently of each other. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-EPS-24-PIN-OR-ATX-24-PIN-Y-SPLITTER-POWER-CABLE-10-MADE-IN-USA-/251052154981

Double check with some research and logic, but this SHOULD do, but I think when you power one on, they all will go on. 

[Jack.EXE]

This wont be built any time soon, as I still need to actually earn up thr cash to spend on this, probably next summer if I can get a job.

[Jack.EXE]

Yes, it is possible BUT

you may need to do some of the wiring yourself. It's not quite as simple as splitting. 

Edit

Actually, a simple split should work, however the systems won't power on independently of each other. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-EPS-24-PIN-OR-ATX-24-PIN-Y-SPLITTER-POWER-CABLE-10-MADE-IN-USA-/251052154981

Double check with some research and logic, but this SHOULD do, but I think when you power one on, they all will go on.

So this means they would all power on at same time?

[Syntaxvgm]

So this means they would all power on at same time?

I believe so. My head feels like its about to split right now, so I may be missing something.......yah...I think...if you turn one off itll restart....problem....how did I do this... I wanna say I just don't split PWR_ON (green cable) and wire it to a switch instead for a simple fix. But please have someone else here verify this for you. 

You'll probably have to do something a little more complicated if you want them all independent.

[Jack.EXE]

I believe so. My head feels like its about to split right now, so I may be missing something.......yah...I think...if you turn one off itll restart....problem....how did I do this... I wanna say I just don't split PWR_ON (green cable) and wire it to a switch instead for a simple fix. But please have someone else here verify this for you. 

You'll probably have to do something a little more complicated if you want them all independent.

I'm actually wanting them all to run in tandem, one button turns on all.