Build Advice Separate pc for rendering

[WillValentino]

Hello,
I was wondering if I can make a separate PC just to do the realtime rendering while I work.
I happen to have 15 video cards left over from mining and I am wondering if I can build myself a server to help out with complicated models.
Any idea where I can start?

 

[COLGeek]

Start here: https://www.cgdirector.com/how-to-build-your-own-render-farm/

 

[Zerk2012]

I used hot swap bays for years but it's not real time rendering. Finish one project use the SSD hot swap bay to get it to the other PC then while its rendering I would start another project rinse and repeat.

Like I said not real time rendering but freed (EDIT my gaming / work PC) up to continue working on another project. I don't do as much work now but if I need to I will use a external drive and transfer it from their (no 5.25 bay for a hot swap on this PC)

EDIT again just seen I was posting to a old post LOL.

 

[MeeLee]

Put all your fastest Nvidia GPUs (GTX 600 series or above) into one motherboard, usually that's like 3 max, the fastest on the main PCIE slot.
They should support CUDA.
Rendering can be done with CUDA.
Software is beyond my scope, but I hope there is software supporting CUDA.