This number cruncher has the following key features:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Threadripper 3960X (24 cores, 3.85 GHz) |
| Memory | 128 GB DDR4 |
| Storage (fast) | 2 TB Corsair Force (read 4.95 GB/s, write (4.25 GB/s) |
| Storage (slightly slower) | 3.84 TB Samsung PM982 (read 3.5 GB/s, write (2.5 GB/s) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2060 Super (8GB) |
| Display | BenQ PD3200U 32″(16:9, 100% sRGB) |
| Network | ~800 MB/sec |
Notes
This machine was configured with very large multidimensional data-sets in mind, that require interactive image processing.
Accordingly this desktop computer was configured with a focus on fast I/O and good visualization capabilities. The hard disk and the RAM are among the fastest we could get in 2017. The big, bright monitor with color fastness (100% sRGB) backed up with a high performance graphics card matches video and photo editing standards.
Installed software:
- ImageJ/Fiji
- Imaris
- Amira/Avizo