SG14
Unmatched Performance
Built for demanding CFD simulations and computational workloads
Processor
The brain of your simulation power
What This Means for Your Simulations
24 Cores means this server can perform
24 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 24 cores.
Perfect for: Medium simulations (2-10 million cells), steady-state
aerodynamics, heat transfer, and parametric studies with faster iteration times.
The 3.9 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.
ECC 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.
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
GPU Acceleration
Massive parallel processing power
What GPU Acceleration Means for Your Simulations
This server has
1 NVIDIA GPUs installed.
Each GPU has 48 GB VRAM, providing a
combined total of 48 GB VRAM for your
most demanding workloads.
Why this matters: GPUs excel at massive parallel processing - while CPUs
have 12-64 cores optimized for sequential tasks, GPUs have thousands of smaller cores
designed specifically for simultaneous calculations. For CFD simulations that can be
parallelized (like solving pressure-velocity coupling or species transport equations), GPUs
can deliver 10-50x speedup over CPU-only solutions.
Perfect for: ANSYS Fluent GPU solver, OpenFOAM GPU-accelerated solvers,
large-scale transient simulations, DEM (Discrete Element Method) coupled with CFD, real-time
visualization during solving, AI/ML-based turbulence modeling, and parametric optimization
studies requiring hundreds of design iterations. GPU acceleration is particularly effective
for explicit solvers and particle tracking algorithms.
VRAM (48 GB total) holds simulation data
on the GPU itself - more VRAM means larger meshes can fit entirely in GPU memory for maximum
performance. Unlike system RAM, VRAM provides ultra-high bandwidth (up to 900 GB/s) directly
to GPU cores, eliminating data transfer bottlenecks during computation.
Industry-standard GPU benchmark • Higher scores = Faster GPU-accelerated solving
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
SG14 — 24-Core Modern Xeon CFD Node for Balanced ANSYS Fluent Solves
The SG14 node offers a balanced, modern CPU platform for ANSYS Fluent, pairing a 24-core Intel® Xeon® Gold 5412U (up to 3.9 GHz) with 128 GB of RAM and nearly 4 TB of SATA SSD storage. It puts a solid core count and current-generation single-socket performance behind moderate-to-large CFD work, with a sensible memory budget and ample storage. When you want dependable parallel solve performance on modern silicon without paying for extreme core counts or memory, SG14 is the choice.
It is the balanced 24-core tier in our range: modern Sapphire Rapids compute, a practical 128 GB memory budget, and roomy storage — with a clear path up to higher-core, higher-memory, or GPU nodes when your jobs grow.
Specifications
Component | Specification |
|---|---|
CPU | Intel® Xeon® Gold 5412U — 24 cores / 48 threads, 2.1 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz turbo, 45 MB cache (Sapphire Rapids) |
Memory | 128 GB RAM |
Storage | 2 × 1.88 TB SATA SSD |
SG14 uses a single modern Xeon Gold 5412U: 24 cores at up to 3.9 GHz with 45 MB of cache, on the current Sapphire Rapids platform. Behind it, 128 GB of RAM holds moderate-to-large meshes, and nearly 4 TB of SATA SSD storage handles case files, solution data, and autosaves.
What's included with SG14
Every SG14 rental comes with extras to help you get the most from it:
A comprehensive CFD course, free — a full training course to sharpen your simulation skills, included at no extra cost.
One month of Claude AI Premium — AI assistance to support your engineering, scripting, and problem-solving.
One hour of free CFD consultation — direct time with our CFD engineers to help set up, troubleshoot, or optimize your case.
These come standard with the node — practical support alongside the compute.
What this node is built for
SG14 is the balanced, modern 24-core tier in our range. It suits:
Moderate-to-large meshes solved in parallel — 24 modern cores spread the work for a strong speed-up.
Design iteration and parameter sweeps — a solid core count processes variants efficiently.
Steady and transient runs that fit in 128 GB — wherever balanced performance is the goal.
General-purpose professional CFD — a dependable all-rounder on current-generation hardware.
With 24 cores at up to 3.9 GHz, Fluent partitions your mesh across all of them for a strong parallel speed-up, while 128 GB of RAM keeps moderate-to-large cases comfortably in memory.
Cores vs. memory: choosing SG14
SG14's strength is balance — a solid modern core count with a practical memory budget. In CFD, cores determine how fast a case solves, while memory sets the largest mesh you can run — roughly 1 GB of RAM per million cells for a typical steady, single-phase case. With 128 GB, SG14 is matched to moderate-to-large meshes solved at a good pace.
Need more memory for very large cases? Step up to SC56 (1 TB high-memory).
Need more cores? See SC58 (48-core EPYC), SC62 (48-core dual Xeon), or SC63 (96-core quad Xeon).
Want fast per-core performance? See SC57 (high-clock 16-core).
Want GPU acceleration? Our GPU tiers (GP1, GP2) run Fluent's native GPU solver.
Tell us your cell count and physics, and we'll match you to the tier that fits.
Fast SSD storage
The two 1.88 TB SATA SSDs give you nearly 4 TB of storage — responsive read/write for loading case files, writing solution data, and handling autosaves, so a fast solve is never held up by slow disk I/O. The generous capacity is helpful for transient runs that write data at every timestep and produce large files. (If you need the higher throughput of NVMe for very I/O-heavy work, ask us about our NVMe-equipped nodes.)
How parallel solving works on this node
When you run Fluent in parallel, the solver partitions your mesh across all 24 cores (using algorithms such as METIS), each core solving its share of cells and exchanging boundary data each iteration via MPI. On a single node, that communication runs through fast on-board channels rather than a network, keeping parallel overhead low. For moderate-to-large cases that fit in 128 GB, those 24 modern cores deliver a strong speed-up.
Why rent instead of buy
Buy hardware | Rent SG14 | |
|---|---|---|
Upfront cost | Capital outlay for a modern Xeon server | Pay only for what you use |
Maintenance | Power, cooling, admin on you | Handled for you |
Setup | You buy, install, and maintain it | Connect by remote desktop, full control, extras included |
Flexibility | Stuck with one machine | Move to a higher-core, higher-memory, or GPU node when a job needs it |
For balanced, modern CFD solving, SG14 gives you a current-generation 24-core Xeon — plus a free course, a month of Claude AI Premium, and a consultation hour — with an easy step up when your meshes or core needs grow.
How it works — you're in full control
SG14 is yours to drive directly. You connect to the node over a secure remote desktop connection and run everything yourself, exactly as you would on a local workstation:
Connect via remote desktop — you get full remote access to the SG14 node.
Set up your simulation — load your geometry and case, configure your solver settings, and run ANSYS Fluent with all 24 cores at your command.
Run and monitor in real time — start, pause, adjust, and watch the solution as it progresses, with complete control throughout.
Keep your results — post-process on the node or download your solution and data files whenever you're ready.
You have full authority over the node for the duration of your rental: we provide the hardware and the support, and you run the simulations your way.
Frequently asked questions
What makes SG14 a good all-rounder?
It pairs a modern 24-core Xeon (up to 3.9 GHz) with a practical 128 GB of RAM and ample storage — dependable parallel performance for moderate-to-large cases, without paying for extreme core counts or memory you may not need.
How large a mesh can it handle?
With 128 GB of RAM, plan for moderate-to-large meshes — into the tens of millions of cells for simpler steady single-phase cases, fewer for transient or multiphase physics (about 1 GB of RAM per million cells is a good starting estimate). Send us your case for a precise answer.
How is SG14 different from SC56?
Both use the Xeon Gold 5412U. SG14 has a balanced 128 GB of RAM with SATA storage; SC56 steps up to 1 TB of RAM with NVMe for very large, memory-bound cases.
Is my data kept confidential?
Yes. Your geometry, case files, and results stay private to you, treated as strictly confidential — and because you run everything yourself over remote desktop, your work stays under your control throughout.
Get started with SG14
If you want balanced, modern CFD performance with a solid core count and ample storage — plus a free CFD course, a month of Claude AI Premium, and a consultation hour included — SG14 is built for exactly that.
Contact MR CFD for remote-desktop access to SG14 — and we'll help you confirm it's the right tier for your simulation.
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
Ready to Accelerate Your Simulations?
Experience SG14 power for your CFD simulations