SC57
Unmatched Performance
Built for demanding CFD simulations and computational workloads
Processor
The brain of your simulation power
What This Means for Your Simulations
16 Cores means this server can perform
16 calculations simultaneously.
Why this matters: CFD simulations divide your fluid domain into millions of
cells. Each core can solve equations for different cells at the same time - more cores =
dramatically faster solutions. A simulation that takes 24 hours on a 4-core laptop could
finish in 3-4 hours with 16 cores.
Perfect for: Medium simulations (2-10 million cells), steady-state
aerodynamics, heat transfer, and parametric studies with faster iteration times.
The 5.7 GHz clock speed determines how fast each
core performs individual calculations - higher means faster processing for mesh generation,
solving, and post-processing.
Industry-standard CPU benchmark • Higher scores = Faster simulations
Memory (RAM)
What This Means
128 GB is
your simulation's "working space" - it holds all active data: mesh geometry,
fluid properties, boundary conditions, and results during solving.
DDR5 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
professional CFD work like large steady-state analyses and turbulence modeling - much
more than typical 16-32GB PC. More RAM means larger meshes and more complex physics
without performance degradation.
High-bandwidth memory for lightning-fast data access
Storage
What This Means
This server has
2 storage drives installed.
Each drive is 1.88 TB, giving you a total
storage capacity of 3.75 TB.
NVMe SSD storage provides extremely fast
read/write speeds for your simulation files and results.
NVMe is the fastest storage technology available - up to 5-10x faster than traditional
SSDs for reading/writing large result files.
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
⚙️ Ryzen 9 7950X3D Workstation for ANSYS Fluent & CFD
Need a fast, responsive CFD workstation that crushes meshing, pre/post-processing, and mid-scale solver runs—without the footprint of a rack server? This AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D platform pairs high per-core clocks with large 3D V-Cache to keep ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, and STAR-CCM+ workflows snappy end-to-end.
CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 9 7950X3D (16 cores / 32 threads, boost up to ~5.7 GHz)
Memory: 128 GB DDR5 (high bandwidth for large meshes & post-processing)
Storage: 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe (recommended RAID 1 mirror for redundancy)
This configuration delivers workstation-class agility for engineers who iterate daily on geometry, mesh, and results—while still having enough cores to accelerate steady and transient runs in the 3–12+ million cell range (and higher with disciplined partitioning and numerics).
🚀 Why 7950X3D for CFD?
3D V-Cache + high clocks: Many CFD tasks (meshing, preprocessing, some post) are latency- and cache-sensitive. The 7950X3D’s large L3 cache helps keep hot data close to the cores, cutting stalls and improving responsiveness. 16C/32T throughput: Plenty of threads for parametric sweeps, DOE, and small-to-mid multi-run pipelines, while maintaining strong single-core speed for GUI-driven steps. Modern DDR5 bandwidth: Smooth handling of big meshes, large fields, and dense transient datasets.
Straight talk: for massive, weeks-long, 30M+ cell campaigns or regulated environments, dual-socket Xeon/EPYC with ECC and datacenter I/O is safer. This Ryzen build is a top-tier desktop workstation—perfect for daily engineering work, aggressive prototyping, and fast iteration.
💻 Recommended Software Workloads
ANSYS Fluent: RANS (k-ε / k-ω SST), transition, hybrid RANS-LES/DES; transient CHT; multiphase (VOF/Eulerian).
OpenFOAM / STAR-CCM+: External aero, electronics cooling, heat exchangers, reacting flows, HVAC/built environment.
Typical comfort zone: 3–12M cells for steady/transient; larger models are possible with smart partitioning, solver order strategy, and checkpoint discipline (tips below).
🧠 Storage & Reliability
NVMe layout: Configure the 2 × 1.92 TB NVMe in RAID 1 (software mdadm on Linux or Storage Spaces on Windows) for mirror redundancy without sacrificing too much read speed.
Backups: Add a scheduled backup to NAS or cloud; set autosave in Fluent to protect long transients.
OS choice: Linux (e.g., Rocky/Ubuntu LTS) typically yields lower solver overhead and easier automation; Windows is fine for GUI-heavy workflows.
Note: Consumer DDR5 here is typically non-ECC. If your QA/process requires ECC, consider a Pro/WS platform or EPYC/Xeon alternative.
🔧 Quick Performance Wins (CFD-centric)
Partitioning: Start at ~0.8–1.2M cells per process, refine after a pilot run.
Order strategy: First-order to stabilize → second-order for accuracy once residuals behave.
CFL strategy: Use CFL ramps and dual-time stepping for safe, faster transients.
Refinement discipline: Target shear layers, recirculation zones, shocks/thermal gradients; avoid blanket refinement.
Post-processing: Keep datasets lean (field subsets, temporal decimation) for interactive speed.
🔄 Smart Upgrades (Optional)
GPU acceleration (if you’ll use Fluent’s GPU solver or heavy visualization): add an NVIDIA RTX (A4000/A5000/4090).
Scratch NVMe: Add a third NVMe as solver scratch/temp to keep I/O off the mirrored pair.
Silent cooling: Good AIO/air cooling maintains boost clocks during long solves.
🏁 Final Thoughts
The Ryzen 9 7950X3D + 128 GB DDR5 + dual 1.92 TB NVMe workstation is a fast, responsive CFD desktop for engineers who need high-clock agility and credible parallel throughput in a compact form factor. It’s ideal for day-to-day Fluent work—meshing fast, iterating often, and delivering results on time.
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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