First Ever Cray T3D Supercomputer Auctioned with $81,000 Reserve
The first Cray T3D supercomputer ever built, serial number 6001 and nicknamed 'Typhoon,' has been listed for auction by The Saleroom with a starting bid of £60,000 (~$81,000). Originally Cray's internal development unit, it was later installed at Edinburgh University and ranked as Europe's fastest supercomputer in June 1996. The machine, housed in a distinctive 'Tomato Red' chassis over 6 feet tall, marks Cray's historic shift from vector to massively parallel processing and is described as a museum-grade artifact.
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First Ever Cray T3D Supercomputer Goes Up for Auction with $81,000 Reserve
The first Cray T3D supercomputer ever produced, serial number 6001, has been listed for auction by The Saleroom with opening bids starting at £60,000 (approximately $81,000). This historically significant machine, nicknamed 'Typhoon,' served as Cray's internal development unit before being installed at Edinburgh University. In June 1996, it was ranked as the fastest supercomputer in Europe on the TOP500 list. The Cray T3D represents a pivotal shift in supercomputing, marking Cray's transition from traditional vector systems to massively parallel processing. The unit is housed in a distinctive 'Tomato Red' chassis measuring over 6 feet tall and is described as a museum-grade survival of exceptional importance for collectors and enthusiasts.
Latest from Tom's HardwareFirst Ever Cray T3D Supercomputer Goes Up for Auction with $81,000 Reserve
The first Cray T3D supercomputer ever produced, serial number 6001, has been listed for auction by The Saleroom with opening bids starting at £60,000 (~$81,000). This historically significant machine, nicknamed 'Typhoon,' was originally Cray's internal development system before being installed at Edinburgh University. In June 1996, it was ranked as the fastest supercomputer in Europe on the TOP500 list. The Cray T3D represents a pivotal shift in supercomputing, marking Cray's transition from traditional vector systems to massively parallel processing. The unit is described as a 'museum-grade survival of exceptional importance' and features a distinctive 'Tomato Red' chassis measuring over 6 feet tall.
Latest from Tom's HardwareFirst Ever Cray T3D Supercomputer Goes Up for Auction with $81,000 Reserve
The first Cray T3D supercomputer ever produced, serial number 6001, has been listed for auction by The Saleroom with opening bids starting at £60,000 (~$81,000). This historically significant machine, nicknamed 'Typhoon,' was Cray's internal development unit before being installed at Edinburgh University. In June 1996, it was ranked as the fastest supercomputer in Europe on the TOP500 list. The Cray T3D represents a pivotal shift from traditional vector systems to massively parallel supercomputing. The unit is housed in a distinctive 'Tomato Red' chassis and is described as a museum-grade survival of exceptional importance for collectors and enthusiasts.
Latest from Tom's HardwareFirst Ever Cray T3D Supercomputer Goes Up for Auction with $81,000 Reserve
The first Cray T3D supercomputer ever produced, serial number 6001, has been listed for auction by The Saleroom with opening bids starting at £60,000 (~$81,000). This historically significant machine, nicknamed 'Typhoon,' served as Cray's internal development unit before being installed at Edinburgh University. In June 1996, it was ranked as the fastest supercomputer in Europe on the TOP500 list. The Cray T3D represents a pivotal shift from traditional vector systems to massively parallel supercomputing. The unit is housed in a distinctive 'Tomato Red' chassis and is described as a museum-grade survival of exceptional importance for collectors and enthusiasts.
Latest from Tom's HardwareFirst Ever Cray T3D Supercomputer Goes Up for Auction with $81,000 Reserve
The first Cray T3D supercomputer ever produced, serial number 6001, has been listed for auction by The Saleroom with opening bids starting at £60,000 (approximately $81,000). This historically significant machine, nicknamed 'Typhoon,' served as Cray's internal development unit before being installed at Edinburgh University. In June 1996, it was ranked as the fastest supercomputer in Europe on the TOP500 list. The Cray T3D represents a pivotal shift in supercomputing, marking Cray's transition from traditional vector systems to massively parallel architectures. The auction listing describes it as a 'museum-grade survival of exceptional importance.' The system is housed in a distinctive 'Tomato Red' chassis measuring over 6 feet tall.
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