Computer Building Recommendations?

[shanewignall]

I want to build a computer with as many total cores (hyperthread counts) as I can, for as cheap as I can. So say I want 40 cores total. Is that even possible? If not, what is the max amount I could get on one motherboard? I realize it depends on the motherboard.. I just am not too familiar with a lot of computer hardware, so I need a lot of help.

Does anybody have any recommendations for motherboards/cpus to maximize core amount at the lowest possible cost?

(If you want to give more suggestions other than simply the motherboard and cpu's, that would be great because I have never built a computer before (; )

Thank you so much everyone.

 

[clutchc]

Unless you go with a server MB that has more than one processor socket, you are limited to the number of cores that are available on CPUs. Most gaming processors have at max 8 cores. Some AMD opterons have up to 16, but are designed for servers. May I ask why you think you need that many cores?

 

[CTurbo]

Here you go get two of these - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116928

and this - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131817

 

[jghaverty]

Here you go get two of these - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116928

and this - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131817

:lol:

what in gods name is THAT thing hahaha

 

[CTurbo]

THAT is what 40 threads look like :lol:

 

[Lessthannil]

$1.9K just for a CPU... The cost of that CPU alone will allow for a kickass gaming PC.

 

[CTurbo]

I know! But the OP wants 40 cores! hahaha

 

[jghaverty]

That is just out of control. I appreciate the jest and sarcasm... but on a serious note, how would that thing perform for gaming and streaming? haha


edit: I am dissapoint.

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Intel-Knights-Landing-Super-CPU-Will-have-72-Cores-16-GB-Integrated-RAM-403866.shtml

 

[CTurbo]

The OP never mentioned gaming or any specific use really. He just said he wanted "as many total core as I can"

 

[shanewignall]

Unless you go with a server MB that has more than one processor socket, you are limited to the number of cores that are available on CPUs. Most gaming processors have at max 8 cores. Some AMD opterons have up to 16, but are designed for servers. May I ask why you think you need that many cores?

Thanks for the reply! The reason I want so many cores is actually to 'rent' the processing power out to coingeneration.com.

Woah after looking at the replies I realize how crazy expensive that is! xD

So there is no way to actually have multiple 8 core cpus in one computer?

 

[CTurbo]

Well I don't know how much you were expecting to spend, but you're going to pay a LOT for more than 8 cores/threads. Here is a 6 core Xeon with hyperthreading for "only" $439. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116934
You could get two of them and drop them into a dual socket motherboard like the one in my first link and have 12 cores and 24 threads for a reasonable $1400.

 

[shanewignall]

Well I don't know how much you were expecting to spend, but you're going to pay a LOT for more than 8 cores/threads. Here is a 6 core Xeon with hyperthreading for "only" $439. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116934
You could get two of them and drop them into a dual socket motherboard like the one in my first link and have 12 cores and 24 threads for a reasonable $1400.

Yeah.. em.. I am just going to give up right now. Thanks for the help! xD

 

[CTurbo]

Haha sorry to crush your dreams

 

[CTurbo]

8 real medium strength cores for $129 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113285

4 really strong cores with hyperthreading for $229 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117286

How about this? You can get a regular $50 Intel LGA1155 motherboard for that Xeon.