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Re: [LUG] DIY supercomputer

 

Hi Simon

On 04/09/07, Simon Williams <simon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>> Surely this is totally possible. I have just been offered 20 odd
> >>> 750mhz computers. Isn't it possible to link them together in a similar
> >>> fashion to test whether this is possible. Ok we'll need a big room but
> >>> I'm game!
>
> > 2. bring camcorder anyway... Folding perhaps ??
>
> What exactly is the plan here? To set up all 20 computers in separate
> cases? That's going to take up a lot of space. Or are we planning to
> custom build a multi-mobo case? With only 750Mhz systems you are going
> to need quite a few more than the one in the article.
>
> Is this setup just for one day or are we going to be allowed to leave it
> there for a while?
>
Sorry we're going to miss you. The setup will remain for more than a
day. I intend to get a carpenter in who will make a long row of desks.
At one end we will build in a server tower and hopefully work out some
way of mounting as many as possible. Any ideas anyone?
-- 
Kind regards
Rich
http://www.cregy.co.uk
Embracing what God does for you is the best thing you can do for him.
Romans 12 v 1

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