ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) ...no we're not moving into educational video on demand services! But I do now have a lovely bunch of HP G6/G7 1U & 2U servers. I've got nothing online yet but if anybody needs anything specific server-wise give me a call and we'll see what we can work out. I guarantee I'll be able to give you a great price Additionally, there one beast... How about a HP DL580 G7 monster? Boasting 4 x Xeon E7-4850 2.0GHz Decacore (Yes You read that right!) CPUs. That's a total of 40 cores with 80 threads! We're not letting you down on the RAM front either with 128GB 10600R in 32 x 4GB DIMMs, leaving an additional 32 slots free to take this even higher if you needed. It's also got a tremendously lovely P810 HDD Controller, and 4 x 2.5" 900GB 10k DP SAS drives for it to play with. Oh and its still under warranty! So... for those of you thinking of running a small country, shall we start the bidding at £12,000? Edited June 27, 2014 by ICTDirect_Dave
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 *insert generic rejection message here*
synaesthesia Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Nice! I'll trade you a mars bar, a stained Edugeek mug, a broken 24" monitor and 1/4 roll of electrical tape.
Joanne Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) I totally wouldn't mind a shiny new curriculum server. The one they have here is only about a year old though!! I just want server 2012 to be honest. I can offer several branded pens and an ipads in education for dummies book. Edited June 27, 2014 by Joanne
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 Currently I'm the best bid. Are you joking? I need some string!
Michael Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I totally wouldn't mind a shiny new curriculum server. The one they have here is only about a year old though!! I just want server 2012 to be honest. Why? You're not missing much. A lot of admin on Edugeek have nothing but problems with it! The above server would still run 2008 R2 and a bunch of Hyper-V's, but only just
abillybob Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Fine I'll ALSO throw in the string but that is it, you're really pushing the boat out now!!!
Michael Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Bung a few Nvidia Titan Z's in there and you'll have something to test the national grid. They come with 12GB GDDR5 memory!
featured_spectre Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Bung a few Nvidia Titan Z's in there and you'll have something to test the national grid. They come with 12GB GDDR5 memory! But will it run Crysis?
Michael Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 But will it run Crysis? Yes at 800 x 600, but only just!
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 The Xeon E7-4820 is $1500 US (£881) each alone! I misstyped there, These are the E7-4850's! My bad Yes at 800 x 600, but only just! Don't push your luck!
Dos_Box Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Dave, how fast does it achieve sentiance after you switch it on? Edited June 27, 2014 by Dos_Box
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 27, 2014 Author Posted June 27, 2014 (edited) Dave, how fast does it achieve sentiance after you switch it on? Turned it on an hour ago... It got up and walked away shortly afterwards. Might be a Cylon, the price just went up! Edited June 27, 2014 by plexer added the missing t so your sentence now makes some sense :)
foofighterjim Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 I will only increase my offer if it is capable of doing my weekly ironing.
featured_spectre Posted June 27, 2014 Posted June 27, 2014 Dave, how fast does it achieve sentiance after you switch it on? It's sentient before you build it...
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 It's sentient before you build it... You know I'm sure it tried to strike up a convo this morning...
CHR1S Posted June 30, 2014 Posted June 30, 2014 I sat for about 5 minutes thinking what I could use it for, unfortunately the only answer would be "Mines bigger than yours"
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 30, 2014 Author Posted June 30, 2014 I sat for about 5 minutes thinking what I could use it for, unfortunately the only answer would be "Mines bigger than yours" That's the only answer that matters surely?
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