I'm interested in learning about the best "low cost" bang for buck server level cpu's. From a bit of searching currently Epyc. Under $2,000 for all hardware.
I'd like to stay air cooled with best bang for buck. Including CPU, cooler, case, MB, power, ect. Like all of the factors
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From what I know so far, stay ES sample Epyc. Maybe ATX compatible along with ATX power supply. Noctua Air Cooler, Epyc. For most of DC, at least a gig of RAM per thread?
I don't run 24/7 all year, only during the non Air Conditioned months here in Spokane, WA. So normally run puters from October to May. I will likely wait to buy DC stuff until this fall at this point. Maybe best will be single socket Epyc 7003 ES? I'd like to think I could do 64 core with a single GPU?
I am actively trying to purchase a 5950x for my side job with a 3080 for when I have time for any gaming (which as been zero this past year) and DC.
What you all think?