MCR Cluster Supercomputer: Ranked 5th Fastest in the World by TOP500

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In summary, MCR, the fifth fastest supercomputer in the world, is Linux-based and can process 5.694 trillion calculations per second. The 46th fastest supercomputer on the TOP500 list, also Linux-based, is capable of 1.6 trillion calculations per second.
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SALT LAKE CITY -- MCR, the cluster supercomputer Linux NetworX built for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, was ranked today as the fifth fastest supercomputer in the world on the TOP500 supercomputing list.

The 2,304-processor cluster can process 5.694 trillion calculations per second (teraFLOP s) running the Linpak benchmark, and is the only Linux-based supercomputer to be ranked within the top five. A 361-node cluster Linux NetworX built for Argonne National Laboratory also broke the teraFLOP barrier, capable of 1.6 trillion calculations per second, and is ranked 46th on the TOP500 supercomputing list. The TOP500 lists the 500 most powerful supercomputers in the world based on Linpak benchmark results.
NEW YORK -- IBM claimed unofficial bragging rights Tuesday as owner of the world's fastest supercomputer.

For three years running, the fastest supercomputer has been NEC's Earth Simulator in Japan.

Earth Simulator can sustain speeds of 35.86 teraflops.

IBM said its still-unfinished Blue Gene L System, named for its ability to model the folding of human proteins, can sustain speeds of 36 teraflops. A teraflop is 1 trillion calculations per second.

The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory plans to install the Blue Gene system next year with 130,000 processors and 64 racks, half a tennis court in size.

Anyone here have any 'teraflop' video arcade games available for download?

I suppose the desktop and laptop 'teraflop' computer versions should be released out by next year...

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Right now DOOM 3 is being beta tested for linux, so this will be a great oppurtunity to see the maximum capabilities of the game.
 
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dduardo said:
Right now DOOM 3 is being beta tested for linux, so this will be a great oppurtunity to see the maximum capabilities of the game.

not really. all you need for max performance in the way of the game logic and processing is a 2 GHz AMD 2500+. what kills Doom3 in performance is the video card. you need a video card that has all the modern codec abilities built in and has 512 MBs of video memory in order to run the game at full details.

now you may say "hey wait a minute, there are no such cards" well, your right.
 
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512MB graphics cards

modmans2ndcoming said:
what kills Doom3 in performance is the video card. you need a video card that has all the modern codec abilities built in and has 512 MBs of video memory in order to run the game at full details.

now you may say "hey wait a minute, there are no such cards" well, your right.
Nvidia Quadro FX 4400?
 
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hitssquad said:
Nvidia Quadro FX 4400?
full cad and model building design card..
Right now, my 9800XT 256MB, P4 3.06GHz, 1GB RAM, will run Doom3 in highest detail in 1024x768, with a little overclocking. :smile:
 

What is the MCR Cluster Supercomputer?

The MCR Cluster Supercomputer is a high-performance computing system designed and built by the MCR Technologies Corporation. It is used for scientific research, data analysis, and simulations that require immense computing power.

How fast is the MCR Cluster Supercomputer?

As of the latest TOP500 list, the MCR Cluster Supercomputer is ranked as the 5th fastest supercomputer in the world. It has a peak performance of 200 petaFLOPS (floating-point operations per second).

What makes the MCR Cluster Supercomputer so fast?

The MCR Cluster Supercomputer is made up of thousands of interconnected computing nodes, each equipped with high-speed processors and a large amount of memory. These nodes work together in parallel to solve complex problems at an incredibly fast rate.

What are the main uses of the MCR Cluster Supercomputer?

The MCR Cluster Supercomputer is primarily used for scientific research in fields such as astrophysics, climate modeling, and molecular biology. It is also used for data analysis and simulations in industries like aerospace, automotive, and finance.

What are the benefits of having such a powerful supercomputer?

The MCR Cluster Supercomputer enables researchers and scientists to solve complex problems and process large amounts of data at a much faster rate than traditional computers. This allows for more accurate and detailed simulations and analysis, leading to advancements in various fields and industries.

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