SC4
Unmatched Performance
Built for demanding CFD simulations and computational workloads
Processor
The brain of your simulation power
What This Means for Your Simulations
This server has 2
physical CPUs installed.
Each CPU has 8 cores and
16 threads, giving you a total of
16 cores and
32 threads.
Why this matters: Think of cores as individual workers - with
16 cores, this server can perform
16 calculations at exactly the same time. CFD
simulations divide your fluid domain into millions of cells, and each core can solve
equations for different cells simultaneously, dramatically reducing solution time.
Perfect for: Medium to large simulations (2-10 million cells),
steady-state aerodynamics, heat transfer analyses, mixing studies, and parametric
studies. This dual-CPU setup provides 3-4x faster solve times compared to standard
8-core workstations, letting you iterate faster and test more design variations.
The 2.6 GHz clock speed determines how fast each
core processes individual calculations. Higher clock speeds improve both single-threaded
operations (mesh generation, post-processing) and the per-core efficiency during parallel
solving.
Industry-standard CPU benchmark • Higher scores = Faster simulations
Memory (RAM)
What This Means
96 GB is
your simulation's "working space" - it holds all active data: mesh geometry,
fluid properties, boundary conditions, and results during solving.
DDR3 provides high-bandwidth data access
essential for CFD solvers that read and update millions of cell values thousands of times
during iterations. This capacity handles
standard to medium simulations with headroom for mesh refinement - significantly more
than typical workstations with 16-32GB. Adequate RAM prevents solver crashes and slow
virtual memory usage.
High-bandwidth memory for lightning-fast data access
Storage
What This Means
This server has
2 storage drives installed.
Each drive is 500 GB, giving you a total
storage capacity of 1000 GB.
SATA SSD storage provides extremely fast
read/write speeds for your simulation files and results.
SSDs are much faster than traditional hard drives - ideal for loading large mesh files
and saving iteration data quickly.
Multiple drives provide redundancy and can be configured for increased performance or
data protection.
Ultra-fast storage for rapid I/O operations
Network Speed
Fast file transfers and remote access. Upload meshes and download results quickly from anywhere.
Monthly Traffic
Generous bandwidth allowance for uploading/downloading large simulation files without limits or overage fees.
Operating System
Pre-installed and ready to use. Compatible with ANSYS, OpenFOAM, and other CFD software.
About This Server
🎓 Affordable Power for ANSYS Fluent: The Student’s CFD Companion
Big meshes, small budget. The Student’s CFD Companion gives you dedicated high-performance computing for ANSYS Fluent—so you can run 18–30 million cell cases in hours, not days, and finish coursework or thesis milestones on time.
Powered by dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2650 v2 CPUs (16 cores / 32 threads), this academic-friendly platform delivers the parallel throughput and per-core responsiveness students actually need for advanced turbulence, multiphase physics, and transient studies—for just $260/month.
💻 High-Performance Configuration
Key Specifications
Processors: Dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2650 v2 (16 cores, 32 threads, 2.60 GHz)
Architecture: Intel Ivy Bridge-EP
Workload Fit: Academic CFD/FEA, thermal-fluid studies, DOE/parametric exploration
Performance Focus: Affordable parallel throughput + solid single-core speed
Why it works: Ivy Bridge-EP keeps meshing, pre/post, and solver iterations responsive, so your end-to-end workflow (prep → solve → visualize) stays smooth even as mesh sizes push past 20M cells.
🚀 Built for 18–30 Million Cell ANSYS Fluent Models
Go beyond toy problems and into publishable fidelity:
Turbulence: RANS (k-ε, k-ω SST), hybrid RANS-LES, DES, and LES starts*
Multiphase/Reacting: VOF, Eulerian, cavitation, combustion (EDM/FRC/PCM)
Transient physics: Time-accurate conjugate heat transfer and aero/thermal events
Design exploration: DOE, response surfaces, and optimization loops
*Full-fidelity LES at this scale remains compute-intensive anywhere—use smart time-stepping and mesh adaptivity to maximize return per core hour.
🧠 Designed for Learning, Research, and Iteration
Dedicated resources: Skip shared-cluster queues and throttling
Stable long runs: 24/7 reliability for overnight transients
Realistic scale: Work confidently in the 18–30M-cell band
Time back: Replace “wait all weekend” with “review tonight”
💼 Budget-Friendly, Research-Ready
At $260/month, you get professional compute without capital expense:
Perfect for capstones, theses, and PhD research
Ideal for aero/thermal labs and CFD teaching studios
Simple onboarding; scale up as your meshes and physics grow
🌐 Technical Highlights (at a glance)
16 cores / 32 threads for solver parallelism
2.60 GHz base clock for snappy meshing and post-processing
Optimized for 18–30M cells in Fluent/OpenFOAM-class workflows
Energy-efficient, thermally stable for continuous runs
🧩 Practical Tips to Maximize Throughput (quick wins)
Partition smartly: Start with ~1–2M cells per process; tune after first run
Limiter discipline: Use second-order where it matters; avoid over-aggressive schemes
AMR selectively: Focus refinement on shear/recirculation and gradients, not everywhere
Checkpoint cadence: Frequent autosaves = fewer ruined all-nighters
🏁 Final Thoughts
The Student’s CFD Companion makes large, credible ANSYS Fluent studies achievable on a student budget. With dual Xeon E5-2650 v2 and a $260/month plan, you’ll iterate faster, defend results with stronger evidence, and graduate your projects on schedule.
Upgrade your CFD workflow today. 👉 Contact MR CFD
Customize Your Server
Tailor the configuration to match your simulation needs during checkout.
Extra RAM
Need more memory for larger simulations? Add extra RAM modules to boost your server's capacity.
- Choose your RAM size
- ECC memory available
- Installed before delivery
Extra Storage
Store more simulation data and results. Add additional drives to expand your storage capacity.
- NVMe, SSD or HDD options
- Flexible capacity sizes
- RAID configuration available
Choose Your OS
Select your preferred Windows operating system during checkout. We'll install it for you.
- Windows 10 & 11
- Windows Server editions
- Pre-installed & configured
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