Hi there. I'm getting ready to build my GPU folding farm and wanted to make sure I was doing everything correctly. I'm interested most in a good PPD/watt ratio. I'll be running Linux for maximum research capability. It may be better to run a single 980, but who doesn't want four graphics cards?
Here's my parts list:
Intel Core i3-4150 -- Efficient CPU which I won't be folding on, it's just here to run things for me
4x EVGA SC 750Ti -- New maxwell architecture is quite efficient and appears to be very good for folding
4GB Ram (2x2GB) -- I'll be using this PC for other things too, such as Internet browsing/light applications/occasional gaming
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB -- Cheap, fast, power efficient, and reliable
Seasonic 400 Watt 80+ Platinum Fanless -- Good solid power supply without going overkill
I'll have some Noctuas in an Antec Three Hundred Two case for maximum pwnage and minimum flashiness.
My questions for you are: Does this seem like the best use of money for folding and general efficiency? Is the weak processor going to have problems running four graphics cards? Is there anything else you recommend?
Thank you
Here's my parts list:
Intel Core i3-4150 -- Efficient CPU which I won't be folding on, it's just here to run things for me
4x EVGA SC 750Ti -- New maxwell architecture is quite efficient and appears to be very good for folding
4GB Ram (2x2GB) -- I'll be using this PC for other things too, such as Internet browsing/light applications/occasional gaming
Samsung 840 Pro 128GB -- Cheap, fast, power efficient, and reliable
Seasonic 400 Watt 80+ Platinum Fanless -- Good solid power supply without going overkill
I'll have some Noctuas in an Antec Three Hundred Two case for maximum pwnage and minimum flashiness.
My questions for you are: Does this seem like the best use of money for folding and general efficiency? Is the weak processor going to have problems running four graphics cards? Is there anything else you recommend?
Thank you
