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PC 9870We received a request for a workstation for thermo-fluid analysis from a customer viewing this.
Specifically, we are asking if the following configuration is feasible.

・CPU: 12 to 16 cores or more
・Memory: 32GB or more
・Storage: 1TB or more
・Video: 3D CAD works smoothly (analysis speed is more important than graphic performance)
・OS: Windows 10
・Software used: OpenFOAM, Paraview
・Budget: About 100 million yen

Based on the specs assumed by the customer, we proposed the following configuration.

CPU	Xeon W7-2495X (2.50GHz 24 cores)
memory	128GB REG ECC
Storage 1	1TB SSD S-ATA
video	NVIDIA RTX A2000 12GB MiniDisplayPort x4
network	on board (2.5GbE x1 /10GbE x1)
Housing + power supply	Tower type housing + 1000W
OS	Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 64bit

In response to a request to emphasize analysis speed, we proposed a configuration with improved specifications for the number of CPU cores and memory capacity compared to the example No. PC-9870 you saw.
Case No. PC-9870 is inexpensive, but the number of CPU cores cannot be increased, so the base configuration has been changed to the latest Xeon W-2400 series.

For the video card, we have chosen a middle-class product for workstations.If it is a general level 3D drawing, it can be done without problems.

The configuration of this case study is based on the conditions given by the customer.
Please feel free to contact us even if you are considering different conditions from what is posted.

■ Keywords

・What is OpenFOAM?
OpenFOAM is open source CFD software.Based on the finite volume method, it supports unstructured grids.A wide range of physical models and numerical methods enable analysis from fluid flow to chemical reactions and heat transfer. It supports MPI and OpenMP and is suitable for high performance computing (HPC).Software that is widely used in research and development and education, mainly in universities and research institutes.

reference:OpenFOAM *Jumps to an external site

・What is ParaView?
Paraview is open source visualization software for visually analyzing and understanding scientific data.It has a wide range of functions such as reading super-large data, 3D/2D plotting, animation generation, and measurement value extraction.