Objective Computational Mission Computer Build Motherboard Selection Inquiry

[Protoxic]

Hello all,

 

 

This is my first PC build. I have done very extensive research into the cheapest and most powerful components I can afford, and use.

 

This computer will be used for higher level academia. 

 

With that being said, knowing how smart the enthusiast can build their knowledge base,  I would like to ask you guys a couple of questions. I am really struggling to decide on a motherboard. 

 

Goal:

I am building a machine that computes, NOT games. This computer will be used for computing many very large algorithms, at very large iterations, simultaneously, 24/7.

 

What I need:

most reliable internet connectivity (high bandwidth preferred, but not needed, reliability> Bandwidth)

large CPU bandwidth

near absolute reliability (I can't afford the time it takes to run a 1 week algorithm again)

highest power efficiency 

(I really want top tier caps)

A board that when used with CUDA, will have no problem linking my CPU and GPU

Overall silence from my rig (sometimes I like to sleep)

ECC capability 

 

I do not care about looks as I am a functionalist.

 

What I plan to build:

-Intel Xeon E5-1650 V3 3.5Ghz 6-Core (for ECC capability, and power)

-Gigabyte GTX 970 4 GB (for CUDA cores to price ratio and base clock with overhead capability)(~1600 CUDA cores)

-Fractal Design XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case (for its silence reducing capability, and size)

-Crucial 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2,133 Mhz RAM ECC

-Corsair H100i 77 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler

- bequiet! Dark Power Pro 850W (build quality and reliability, and sweet silence (no coil wine))

-5 or 6 HDDs (only 3 at first)( with raid, for reliability)

- Samsung SSD 240GB (for OS, and  computing program)

 

Motherboards I'm eyeing:

ASUS X99-E WS (too expensive, 500 just for a Mobo? Seriously?)

ASUS X99 Deluxe (no premium capacitors)

GA-X99-UD4P (or any other UD"x"P Board)

ASRock X99 Extreme4

 

Questions:

 

Is 850W too much?

 

(according to ASUS's WAttage calc, I'll be around the 800watt zone.) (GPU 243Watts ^Tom'sHardware guide on gtx 970^, TDP on CPU is 140W ^Intel^

 

What Motherboard should I use? 

 

remember I need stability and reliability, and I am a broke college student (kind of, almost done saving up).

 

Do you notice any compatibility issues, or significant bottlenecks?

 

Will there be any problems with the GPU, and computing for long periods of time, or any errors as a result?

 

For those of you wondering, I will be running Matlabs and Octave. And when I am attending my computer intermittently with python and OpenCl.

 

Thank you gents and ladies for viewing my post! I am really anxious to hear your factual/anecdotal opinion!

 

Modestly, 

Protoxic

(First post)

 

For those of you wondering how much this academic endeavor will work me over for, here is a paste from the website PCpartpicker.com I really recommend it for those who are building and tracking funds! See below, without motherboard price factored in.

 

 

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9P6HLk

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/9P6HLk/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-1650 V3 3.5GHz 6-Core OEM/Tray Processor  ($589.99) 

CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 

Memory: Samsung 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 

Memory: Samsung 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR4-2133 Memory  ($110.98 @ Newegg) 

Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($349.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Fractal Design Define XL R2 (Black Pearl) ATX Full Tower Case  ($100.00) 

Power Supply: be quiet! Dark Power Pro 10 850W 80+ Platinum Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($239.90 @ Newegg) 

Total: $1591.82

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

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