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2020-01-02, 10:23
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Just call me Henry
"David"
Sep 2007
Cambridge (GMT/BST)
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The main issue I believe is how many bits are stored per cell. https://www.reneelab.com/difference-slc-mlc-tlc.html
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2020-01-02, 16:52
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If I May
"Chris Halsall"
Sep 2002
Barbados
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I have the kit in hand, but haven't had the time to put it into a machine to do the partitioning/configuration yet. I /hoping/ based on its rated high read/write speeds that it will be SLC or MLC. Doing some quick Googling didn't give any details beyond that the chips are by Toshiba. |
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2020-01-02, 16:54
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
24·499 Posts |
We ordered a graphics card today. We have an old LCD with a D-sub plug and a TV with an HDMI plug, so we found a cheap fanless card that has both connectors.
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/rtn...d-gt7101gd3hlp Once the system is up we will just run it headless, but it has to have a video card to boot. (And for us to set it up!) |
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2020-01-02, 17:00
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
24×499 Posts |
We also ordered the memory and the motherboard. In the end, we went with the mATX board and 64GB of ECC memory. Next year we can build a bigger computer if this one proves to be inadequate.
Current build: CPU: AMD Threadripper 1920X 3.5 GHz 12-Core Processor ($200.88 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-U14S TR4-SP3 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($79.90 @ Amazon) Motherboard: ASRock X399M Taichi Micro ATX sTR4 Motherboard ($309.99 @ Amazon) Memory: Crucial 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg) Memory: Crucial 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory ($99.99 @ Newegg) Storage: Crucial P1 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($99.99 @ Newegg) Video Card: MSI GeForce GT 710 1 GB Video Card ($36.99 @ Amazon) Case: Phanteks Enthoo EVOLV TG MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($120.98 @ Newegg) Power Supply: SeaSonic PRIME Ultra Platinum 550 W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($123.98 @ Newegg) https://pcpartpicker.com/list/JQLh9G |
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2020-01-04, 14:59
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
24·499 Posts |
We notice that during high I/O the M.2 NVMe SSD in our gaming PC runs kinda hot.
Would it make sense to use an "external" SSD that has more surface area to dissipate heat? It would also be placed directly in the airflow of the case. Here is an inexpensive U.2 NVMe SSD: https://pcpartpicker.com/product/wGQ...e-xp800he10012 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHRGTXZ Note that there is a U.2 connector on the motherboard we have chosen. Also note that this is an "enterprise-level" SSD so maybe it will last longer? 
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2020-01-04, 21:08
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Aug 2002
2·29 Posts |
How hot is kinda hot? I wouldn't be concerned about warm to the touch, but it shouldn't burn you...
That looks like a really nice drive. OTOH you can get a spare M.2 drive and a 4TB backup drive for $135. |
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2020-01-04, 22:40
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
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It is buried deep on the motherboard so it doesn't get any cooling air.
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2020-01-04, 23:35
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
24×499 Posts |
Here are two tables from the datasheet. Note that the "mixed-use" (800GB or 1600GB) drives are lower capacity but much faster and more durable.
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2020-01-05, 01:12
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
24×499 Posts |
The CPU cooler is the almost the same size as the power supply.
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2020-01-05, 01:21
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
24×499 Posts |
Here are PDFs for the CPU cooler.
Note (step #2) the crazy thermal compound instructions!
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2020-01-05, 02:00
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"Mike"
Aug 2002
24·499 Posts |
If our calculations are correct (quad-channel DDR4-2666) the memory bandwidth for this system should be just under 80GB/s.
That seems pretty fast! Here is a very long TR review: https://www.guru3d.com/articles-page...0x-review.html
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