Hi,
Trying to build a CUDA enabled PC for the lab to do processing for a variety of neuroimaging programs including Freesurfer and FSL. Want to know input from others about the 'recommended' PC and what the 'standard' is based on the current PC prices and technology.
Sample build is from NCIX Canada, if curious.
SKU Description Price Amount
84500 ASUS Z87-A ATX LGA1150 Z87 DDR3 3PCI-E16 2PCI-E1 2PCI CrossFireX/SLI SATA3 USB3.0 HDMI Motherboard [Reg. $159.99] $154.99 $154.99 93608 ADATA Xpg V1.0 16GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 2X8GB Dual Channel Memory Kit Black [Reg.$189.99] $149.99 $149.99 82953 ASUS DRW-24F1ST 24X SATA DVD Writer Black $24.98 $24.98 65701 Seagate Barracuda 1TB 7200RPM 64MB SATA 6Gbps 3.5in Internal Hard Drive - OEM [Reg. $73.44] $64.99 $64.99 76367 ASUS GeForce GTX 660 OC DirectCU 1020MHZ 2GB 6.0GHZ GDDR5 2xDVI HDMI DisplayPort PCI-E Video Card $229.99 $459.98 81327 Intel Core i5 4670K Unlocked Quad Core 3.4GHZ Processor LGA1150 Haswell 6MB Cache Retail [Reg. $269.98] $249.99 $249.99 38650 Corsair Professional HX850W 850W ATX 12V 70A 24PIN ATX Modular Power Supply Active PFC 140mm Fan $169.98 $169.98 67326 Antec Three Hundred Two Mid Tower Gaming Case 302 ATX 3X5.25 6X3.5INT No PS Front USB3.0 & Audio [Reg. $77.98] $69.99 $69.99
In short -- runs with 16 Gb RAM, 3.4 GHz Quad core, with 2 GTX 660s in SLI. Final quote comes out to $1506 CAD.
This is my first time attempting to build a PC of this type, so I still have tons of questions regarding minor details. I think spec wise the computer is good, unless others have recommendations from previous experience.
Most likely will be running a flavour of Linux on this rig. Any suggestions for what the 'standard' for this build would be? I'm thinking CentOS based on older webmail threads, but I would prefer Ubuntu if possible. I would also like it to be user friendly so the technologically challenged researchers can get the software up and running.
Is there anything else I should think about before I order? I want to make sure I have all of my bases covered before ordering and getting this rig going.
Regards,
- Bryan Chiu