[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Dimman

I'm starting to research hardware and Linux, after over a decade being out of the loop for what is cutting edge.

I was looking at starting with an Intel i7, but saw on your blog you are using Intel Xeon. What should I focus the build around? Which resources should be the priority (cpu, core number, cache, ram, video card)? Is the CFD mostly cpu/ram intensive, and ParaView graphics card intensive?

Also, how much of a difference in performance between a regular Linux install (Ubuntu) and going through VirtualBox on Windows?

Thanks for any help you can offer.

PM me if you need help making a box