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Title: Astrophysicist Replaces Supercomputer with Eight PlayStation 3s
Post by: mistybear on October 24, 2007, 12:52

LINK (http://www.wired.com/techbiz/it/news/2007/10/ps3_supercomputer)

Title: Re: Astrophysicist Replaces Supercomputer with Eight PlayStation 3s
Post by: Simon on October 24, 2007, 14:13

I'm sure that will interest Sam.  :)

Title: Re: Astrophysicist Replaces Supercomputer with Eight PlayStation 3s
Post by: Clive on October 24, 2007, 18:41

He's probably already building one!   ;D

Title: Re: Astrophysicist Replaces Supercomputer with Eight PlayStation 3s
Post by: sam on October 24, 2007, 22:32

looks good but I think its a bit pointless as I'm not convinced that he couldnt have built his own cluster of computers for cheaper by doing it in house... hmmm, eitherway its pretty fun but I think I'll stick with the 40 3ghz cluster we have... but I dont need to use it often my 3ghz machine does most that I need.

Title: Re: Astrophysicist Replaces Supercomputer with Eight PlayStation 3s
Post by: Reno on November 01, 2007, 05:29

Didn't it say sony donated them to him? If so, it was worth the effort regardless.

Title: Re: Astrophysicist Replaces Supercomputer with Eight PlayStation 3s
Post by: sam on November 01, 2007, 09:21

oh yes, i think they did - it was the point about costings above that I didnt think sounded right