32 GB slave PC

[user_30995]

Hi guys,

Any suggestions on a 32GB Ram slave PC ?
- motherboard ?
- which CPU
- which RAM
- 1600 or 1333 ?
- which version of Windows: XP64 or ...Vista?

OR should I go for a pre-assembled DELL server off some sort...

Thanks so much!
x Emanuel

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[cm]

 any board with an intel 5000 series chipset will be fine (there are even a few DELL workstations available)

CPU is not so much an issue than memory and only for VE3 1333 vs. 1600 wouldn't make too much difference - i'd say a resonable preset would need 6-8 GB, add another ~ 6 GB for individual patches of a certain arrangement.

i personally prefer XP64 because of the smaller footprint, but you should make sure that XP64 drivers are available for all components of the board in advance.

christian

[user_30995]

Thanks CM!

Good to know that there isn't that much difference between 1333 and 1600.

And Yes, a good point, 32GB might be overkill for the time being.

I'm looking into other options, including a nice 12GB i7 system.

A little side question;

My main PC runs XP home; can a slave PC (with VE3) be run from my main system with remote desktop?

-Emanuel

[user_30995]

A little side question;

My main PC runs XP home; can a slave PC (with VE3) be run from my main system with remote desktop?

-Emanuel

[St_phane]

Hi Emanuel,

Now that the Nehalem based Xeon are available, I think you should look at it, especially if you would use the MIR in the future.

And yes, remote desktop is available with your Xp Home.

Edit :

Core i7 motherboard : 12 GB and 24GB in the future (when the 4GB non ecc sticks will be available at a correct price).

Some Core i7 motherboard with Xeon 35XX :  24GB with DDR3 Ecc (high price too)

Xeon 55XX motherboard : up to 48GB with 4GB Ecc reg memory (Not so costly).