Frank, did you max out the ram, will you use 2 graphic cards?
Always have build my machines myself, also.
I understand that very much. Have been working for c't magazine before testing motherboards and Optical drives...
These are two Xeons, 8 core & 16 threads each.
I did not max out the RAM, because 64 Gigabyte seems enough for my purposes and 256 Gigabyte (what the board can take) seem a bit of a stretch, moneywise and purposewise. As I got 2 x 4 memory channels it makes sense to use 8 x 8 GB (ECC registered for max stability and compatability)
Generally I optimize the systems for stability, noise and longevity. That is why I chose water cooling all in one. I am not sure I need a lot of computing power from the GPUs, but if my software will utilise such in the future, I have an upgrade path there.
I am excited. My last system stems from January 2009 and is still in perfect shape. I will now pass it on to my son.
Next stop: replace noisy Enermax original Power Fan with silent Noctua replacement Power fan.
For the new system there is a BeQuiet Black Power 650W (140 Euro plus Taxes) very good electrical and nosewise.
E X I T E D!!!
