Hello everyone,
We would like to have your help / feedback regarding the creation of a custom RenderFarm (CPU based) to work on 3ds Max and Corona (rendering, animation, VR).
Here is the ‘initial’ setup:
Case rack-mountCoolBox Chasis rack 4U SRM-44500
Link:
http://coolbox.es/cajas-pc-y-componentes/3542-chasis-para-servidores-srm-44500-8436556145841.htmlComment: any other good alternative?
CPUAMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX 32-core 3.0GHz c/ Turbo 4.2GHz 64MB SktTR4
Motherboard MSI MEG X399 Creation
or
ATX MSI X399 SLI PLUS
Comment: Should we pick the MSI MEG X399 Creation or can we pick a cheaper motherboard such as MSI X399 SLI PLUS?
GraphicsComment: Not required, correct? Even for the software installation?
RAMCorsair Vengeance LPX 64GB (4x16GB) DDR4-2400MHz Black
or
Corsair Vengeance LPX 128GB (8x16GB) DDR4-3200MHz CL16 Black
Comment: 64GB is enough? Or should we have 128GB right away?
PSUSeasonic PRIME Ultra 750W Gold Full Modular
or
Seasonic PRIME 1300W Gold Full Modular
Comment: 750W is enough or should be higher?
CoolingNoctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3
or
Noctua NH-U12S TR4-SP3
Comment: both can be used (depending on the size), but we prefer the NH-U14S model.
SSDSSD M.2 2280 Samsung 970 Evo Plus 250GB MLC V-NAND NVMe
Comment: any ‘better’ alternative?
FansNoctua NF-A8 FLX 2000RPM 80mm
and
Noctua Ventoinha 1500RPM 120mm
Gigabit NetworkComment: We need help here in this topic :) What equipment will be necessary to build a really fast and stable gigabit network?
Other advices that we should take into account?
Thank you!