This is the current state of this project:
I'm going to use these quad 8-core Xeon X7560's to perform RF data analysis.
Using from 5 - 10 usb tv tuners acting as software defined radios, I can record and process a lot of data, really quickly. Part of the antenna array is hung on the back side of the case. Using the CUDA libraries from NVidia, it will have the ability to off load work from the CPUs to the GPUs. There's some other functionality that I have planned that I don't want to mention yet until it's further developed. Two computer science majors with access to a Dell R910 with the same four CPU setup are assisting me with the software setup for the time being. From today until mid-May I will be collecting parts for the build, the four Xeon X7560's I already have, which I think is a pretty good start. I will start sending out orders to have parts machined once I get back to work after this semester.
OLD Stuff:
I'm going to use these quad 8-core Xeon X7560's to perform RF data analysis.
Using from 5 - 10 usb tv tuners acting as software defined radios, I can record and process a lot of data, really quickly. Part of the antenna array is hung on the back side of the case. Using the CUDA libraries from NVidia, it will have the ability to off load work from the CPUs to the GPUs. There's some other functionality that I have planned that I don't want to mention yet until it's further developed. Two computer science majors with access to a Dell R910 with the same four CPU setup are assisting me with the software setup for the time being. From today until mid-May I will be collecting parts for the build, the four Xeon X7560's I already have, which I think is a pretty good start. I will start sending out orders to have parts machined once I get back to work after this semester.
OLD Stuff:
So this is my next project after "Project Rainfall". I plan on the final version being made out of 3/8" aluminum plating, but that would put cost above $400 for metal plates alone. So for now, I'm going to build it in either black or white plexiglass. Just like Project Rainfall, it will be completely handmade, and will also feature both of the final cooler designs implemented in Project Rainfall. So that means once again, no radiators. I made some renders of what I'd like the final project to look like, but keep in mind it is highly likely I will be reusing the motherboard and cpu, and possibly buying a new gtx670 with waterblock and a new PSU. My time frame is to have an initial case done by the end of July. I should have the plexiglass for the main frame ordered by the end of this week. The name "Heavy Rain" comes from it's predecessor "Project Rainfall" and from the idea that it's going to be eventually made out of 3/8" aluminum, and thus going to weigh a ton fully loaded.
http://postimage.org/image/v09nctdjz/full/
http://postimage.org/image/ix4bp92hr/full/
http://postimage.org/image/bxgmf16u7/full/
http://postimage.org/image/5exfcyqcf/full/
Anyways..... Some renders.... It's almost done......
You can see how the air from the fans mounted in the back of the chassis compress air to the front radiator assembly:
The wierd orange part that goes off to the right is actually the water feed for the radiators. The return is on the other side. So basically the orange strips on the case are the water lines to/from the radiators and heat generating components.
The CPUs
http://postimage.org/image/v09nctdjz/full/
http://postimage.org/image/ix4bp92hr/full/
http://postimage.org/image/bxgmf16u7/full/
http://postimage.org/image/5exfcyqcf/full/
Anyways..... Some renders.... It's almost done......
You can see how the air from the fans mounted in the back of the chassis compress air to the front radiator assembly:
The wierd orange part that goes off to the right is actually the water feed for the radiators. The return is on the other side. So basically the orange strips on the case are the water lines to/from the radiators and heat generating components.
The CPUs