[doyltcocket]

Hello everyone,

I'm currently in the process of setting up a hardware configuration for running Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, and I could use some advice from the community. As someone relatively new to the field, I'm eager to ensure that I invest in the right hardware to optimize my simulation workflow and achieve accurate results.

Here's a bit of background: I'll primarily be working on simulating fluid flow and heat transfer phenomena using software like ANSYS Fluent and OpenFOAM. My simulations will range from relatively simple flows to more complex turbulent and multiphase flows. I'm aiming for a hardware setup that strikes a balance between performance, cost-effectiveness, and scalability.

Currently, I'm considering options such as CPU configurations (e.g., number of cores, clock speed), GPU acceleration, RAM capacity, storage solutions (SSD vs. HDD), and any other factors that may impact simulation performance.

I'd greatly appreciate any insights, recommendations, or personal experiences that members of the CFD Online community can offer. Whether you have tips on hardware specifications, suggestions for reliable vendors, or lessons learned from your own hardware setups, I'm eager to hear from you.

Additionally, if there are any specific benchmarks or performance metrics I should keep in mind when evaluating hardware options for CFD simulations, please feel free to share your expertise.

Thank you in advance for your help and guidance!

Best regards,
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General recommendations for CFD hardware [WIP]