Recommended Hardware for Machine Learning (Xeon)

These hardware specifications can be out of date. If you wish to inquire about a design for a specific workload, please feel free to contact us.

Overview of Recommended Hardware for Machine Learning (Xeon)

This Xeon Machine Learning/AI workstation is built around the Xeon W7-3465X with 2 RTX 6000 ADA 48GB video cards. This combination provides a very smooth development workflow, as well as fast final compiling.

768GB of RAM is the highest we can go on Xeon, without resorting to EXTREMELY expensive 128GB or 256GB DIMMs. We do have an enterprise-class motherboard with 16 DIMM slots, but we do NOT recommend this board for general-purpose CAD workloads, ONLY memory-heavy processing workloads that do not need a CPU with a high turbo clock.

Please note that this enterprise-class board does NOT offer any audio connectivity or WiFi.

Xeon Machine Learning/AI Workstation Limitations

This platform is currently limited to 112 threads, 7 PCI-E devices, and 4TB of memory. Please let us know if you need a more robust platform.

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Xeon Machine Learning/AI Workstation

This workstation is designed for use in specific applications for machine learning and AI. This system uses a Xeon W7-3465X, 256GB DDR5 ECC RAM, 6TB NVME, and twin RTX 6000 ADA 48GB video cards.

Design of Recommended Hardware for Machine Learning (Xeon)

Processor: Xeon W7-3465X

  • High core count and single-core performance
  • AVX512 support
  • Upgradeable to models with higher core count if necessary

CPU Cooler: Enermax LiqTech II TR4/Xeon 360

  • Powerful enough to handle the CPU under full load
  • Built to run quiet even under full load

Motherboard: Asus W790 Sage

  • High build quality and excellent power delivery
  • Support for 7 video cards
  • Support for 2TB ECC
  • Dual onboard 10G
  • Simple visual design

Memory: 8x32GB DDR5-5600 ECC

  • Server-grade memory for extra stability and security
  • 8 DIMMs for best expansion and memory bandwidth

Storage: Kingston Fury Renegade 1TB (OS+Programs) + Kingston Fury Renegade 2TB (Main)

  • High capacity, speed, and reliability

Video Card: 2x RTX 6000 ADA 48GB

  • Rendering performance
  • Memory capacity and bandwidth
  • Multi-GPU cooling performance
  • Long-term stability
  • NVLink over PCIe

Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro 2

  • High build quality
  • Room for 7 blower-style GPUs at the same time
  • Excellent airflow design
  • Support for 2nd PSU

Fans: 10x Phanteks PH-F120T30

  • High build quality
  • Sufficient airflow for stable operation under full load
  • Low noise

Power Supply: Be Quiet Dark Power Pro 13 1600W + 1000W

  • Superior build quality, capacity, and efficiency

About Top Flight Computers

Top Flight Computers is based in North Carolina and designs custom built computers, focusing on bespoke desktop workstations, rack workstations, rack servers, and gaming PCs.

We focus on the Raleigh/Cary/Apex/Durham area, offer free delivery within 20 miles of our shop in Cary NC, can deliver within 3 hours of our shop, and ship nationwide.

We work with local NC partners for other tech services, such as computer repair and managed IT. Call us at 919-500-5002 or email us at sales@topflightpc.com to inquire about a build!

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