Hi All,
I'm designing a computer for machine learning work. I'll be running different kinds of algorithms, some optimized for GPU and some that are better suited to multi-threaded CPU execution. Data sets will range in size from ~100 MB to roughly tens of GB.
(I know this isn't the most cost-efficient way to run my models, as opposed to AWS etc, but the convenience benefits justify it for me.)
The main priorities for the build are multi-threaded CPU performance, memory capacity, and GPU performance. I'd like to be able to read large datasets into memory quickly while testing. Single-threaded speed is secondary.
I started this build with very little hardware knowledge, but I've been googling around for several days and have learned a fair amount. I've reached the point where I feel confident in most of these choices. That said, it's very possible that I've overlooked something obvious, or made an error with compatibility, or am wasting money on something that won't give me any real benefit.
If you think that's the case, please let me know! Questions, comments, suggestions, please fire away. I get one shot at this, and I'd like to do it right.
Here's the build:
Motherboard: SuperMicro X10DRi-LN4+
2x LGA 2011-3, 2x PCIe 3 x16, "enhanced extended ATX" = 13.68x13"
CPUs: 2x Xeon E5-2699 v4
22-core, 2.2 GHz (planning to OC to ~2.6), 55 MB L3 cache, 40 PCIe 3 lanes
CPU cooling: 2x Noctua U12DXi4
GPU: NVidia Titan X Pascal
3584 CUDA cores, 1.5 GHz, 12 GB DDR5X
GPU cooling: NXZT Kraken G10
Memory: 24x Kingston ValueRAM 32GB
Registered DDR4-2133, 15-15-15
Storage 1 (os): Samsung 850 EVO 120 GB
Storage 2 (data in use): Samsung 950 PRO M.2 SSD 512 GB
M.2 -> PCIe 3 x4 adapter: Lycom DT-120
Storage 3 (data not in use): Western Digital Blue 4 TB
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 PS
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Primo
I've seen pictures of an SSI EEB (12x13") board in this case, and it looks like I should be fine at 13.68x13". I can drill some holes in the MB tray if necessary.
Case fans: 2x Noctua NF-A15 PWM
Sound card: Asus Xonar DGX
MB doesn't have onboard sound
I'm designing a computer for machine learning work. I'll be running different kinds of algorithms, some optimized for GPU and some that are better suited to multi-threaded CPU execution. Data sets will range in size from ~100 MB to roughly tens of GB.
(I know this isn't the most cost-efficient way to run my models, as opposed to AWS etc, but the convenience benefits justify it for me.)
The main priorities for the build are multi-threaded CPU performance, memory capacity, and GPU performance. I'd like to be able to read large datasets into memory quickly while testing. Single-threaded speed is secondary.
I started this build with very little hardware knowledge, but I've been googling around for several days and have learned a fair amount. I've reached the point where I feel confident in most of these choices. That said, it's very possible that I've overlooked something obvious, or made an error with compatibility, or am wasting money on something that won't give me any real benefit.
If you think that's the case, please let me know! Questions, comments, suggestions, please fire away. I get one shot at this, and I'd like to do it right.
Here's the build:
Motherboard: SuperMicro X10DRi-LN4+
2x LGA 2011-3, 2x PCIe 3 x16, "enhanced extended ATX" = 13.68x13"
CPUs: 2x Xeon E5-2699 v4
22-core, 2.2 GHz (planning to OC to ~2.6), 55 MB L3 cache, 40 PCIe 3 lanes
CPU cooling: 2x Noctua U12DXi4
GPU: NVidia Titan X Pascal
3584 CUDA cores, 1.5 GHz, 12 GB DDR5X
GPU cooling: NXZT Kraken G10
Memory: 24x Kingston ValueRAM 32GB
Registered DDR4-2133, 15-15-15
Storage 1 (os): Samsung 850 EVO 120 GB
Storage 2 (data in use): Samsung 950 PRO M.2 SSD 512 GB
M.2 -> PCIe 3 x4 adapter: Lycom DT-120
Storage 3 (data not in use): Western Digital Blue 4 TB
PSU: EVGA SuperNOVA 1000 PS
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Primo
I've seen pictures of an SSI EEB (12x13") board in this case, and it looks like I should be fine at 13.68x13". I can drill some holes in the MB tray if necessary.
Case fans: 2x Noctua NF-A15 PWM
Sound card: Asus Xonar DGX
MB doesn't have onboard sound