[SOLVED] Tunder K8SD PRO rebirth

[vicoluigi]

I have this motherboard ( S2882-D never previously installed). I have the DDR memory, opteron 275 CPUs, extATXcase, power supply, that's all.

I would like to break out with some cards that can increase its usefulness in today's terms.

I believe that through its PCI-X I can increase its SATA capability to SATA-2 and perhaps use SSD drives. Also I believe I can use SCSI (i.e. Dual PCI-X 320MBs RAID Controller) as a breakout but in this case I am not sure how to connect to a SSD, or SSHD or HD or if it is of any advantage.

What is your advice?

 

[popatim]

Whats the role you are trying to fill with this ancient beast? Server? Gaming? Office work? Casual user - email & websurfing...?

 

[vicoluigi]

Whats the role you are trying to fill with this ancient beast? Server? Gaming? Office work? Casual user - email & websurfing...?

Perhaps only some experimental video rendering and image manipulation codework. Also some AI through some neural codes developed ages ago, again never tested

 

[popatim]

I wouldn't expect a 15 year old server system to do those tasks well at all.

Video rendering & Image manipulation generally uses CPU with some GPU assisted functions if available so you should be able to do this but it will be much slower then on even a low end modern system.

AI generally uses a GPU and that board only having PCI-X slots will severely limit your GPU selection to old tech. You might not even be able to find a card with 256mb of ram.

 

[vicoluigi]

I wouldn't expect a 15 year old server system to do those tasks well at all.

Video rendering & Image manipulation generally uses CPU with some GPU assisted functions if available so you should be able to do this but it will be much slower then on even a low end modern system.

AI generally uses a GPU and that board only having PCI-X slots will severely limit your GPU selection to old tech. You might not even be able to find a card with 256mb of ram.

OK I got that hank you but what about breaking out with two PCI to SCSI boards. Where does that lead me to?

 

[vicoluigi]

OK I got that hank you but what about breaking out with two PCI to SCSI boards. Where does that lead me to?

Can I then fan out each SCSI to a number of GPUs thereby increase the parallel architecture. Slow is OK with me. I have time, I like stability

 

[popatim]

There are no such things as Scsi GPU's.
Scsi usually connects drives and peripherals, such as scanners, and is much to slow to run a GPU.

 

[vicoluigi]

There are no such things as Scsi GPU's.
Scsi usually connects drives and peripherals, such as scanners, and is much to slow to run a GPU.

I see and I thank you for the advice. I have adequately shown my ignorance by now. I will look for a more modern solution with the help of experts....Over and out...again thanx all

 

[popatim]

Your welcome. I'm glad you actually asked before spending money on this.