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Top-level options | Cost | Price analysis | Notes |
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Typical compute cluster nodes | $5.4K | Getting 24 cores on procs spread over 2 computers represents good value. | 4 procs, 2 on each of 2 motherboards. |
Single computer, rack-mount. | $8.5K | To get similar power merged into a single system, pay extra: | 4 procs, but on one single motherboard. Those procs are twice the price. |
Singe computer, desktop (but noisy and hot!) | $9.5K | In addition to above upgrade costs: | Again, 4 procs, but on one single motherboard. Those procs are twice the price. |
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