This number cruncher has the following key features:
Property | Description |
---|---|
Processor | AMD Threadripper 1920X (12 cores, 3.5 GHz) |
Memory | 128 GB DDR4 |
Storage (fast) | 2 x 1 TB Samsung 960 Pro (read 3.5 GB/s, write (2.5 GB/s) |
Graphics | MSI GeForce GTX 1070 AERO (8GB) |
Display | BenQ PD3200U 32″(16:9, 100% sRGB) |
Network | ~500 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
- Huygens Professional
- Amira/Avizo
- R ( and RStudio)
- Python (Anaconda)
- Photoshop
- MATLAB