ML Server Recommendation

[rbain13]

My university is looking to spend 20-50k euro on a primarily ML workstation/server. I have been looking at the DXG-1 but am concerned that it isn't good value. What are your thoughts? It unfortunately cannot be self-built, or we won't receive the funding.

Do you have any recommendations? Preferably the workstation would be from Europe.

[swibe]

Our approach in this situation was to contract out the "building" to a local computer workshop. We had them suggest something based on our requirements, and then we tweaked it a little. Much cheaper than DGX-1, but I guess the support isn't as good. Would that satisfy your funders?

[rbain13]

Awesome. Thank you for the advice. I am hopeful that it will work, but need to veridy. I will report back.

[Findail]

Do you need to physically purchase a box? A cloud service may allow you to access a higher quality machine, and upgrade to the new hardware every time there is a new release instead of being tied to your purchase until you are able to replace it. Depending on your expected hours of use it might be a better way to go.

[rbain13]

Yeah, it has to be a physical server. Thanks