Scat, I love workstations with Xeon as much as you do because I have been using one for 10 years straight for 16 Hrs a day running 12 monitors with a CPU as you said one third as powerful.
I looked at 3660 because 3 days ago 5820 was priced at $ 3200.00 & same is $5200.00 today because they don't have the same parts.
4 Monitors might be using onboard GPU but when you put in 2 video cards with 4 DP or mini DP, it should run 8 monitors & that is just my 2 cents & I am no hardware expert. There are hundreds of videos on you tube showing how to run 12 monitors from a Laptop ( Of course 1080p ) using USB 3, HDMI & Docking station & other stuff.
You can buy used 5820s for a fraction of new... then buy separate warranty for 2 or 3 years. You'd have the same function as new... same warranty.. and enough money left over for burritos and beer.
Meanwhile I will do more research on it. I have relied greatly on your expertise in past & generosity in spending time for everyone not just me & for that I will always be grateful.
Dell offers many 5820 with i-5 t0 i-9 12th generation with 2 video cards with 4 DP & Mini DP. So my question is what people will do with 8 ports ? Just wondering.
Well, the 3660 isn't going to work for you, so you might as well let the notion go.
Perhaps you care too much about the hardware when you should be primarily concerned about the job you want it to do.
The jump in prices should be an indication to "not buy right now".... prices will come down later. Only those who "gotta have it right now" will pay the inflated price.
You can buy used 5820 with warranty for a fraction of new... and have the same function/warranty as new. And have enough $$ left over for burritos and beer.
Here's an eBay link with one ready to go ($799) except for your video cards... expect to pay $500-$600 for the 3. Add a Square Trade warranty for 1 year and you're in it $1500 max... Even if you don't buy this, you can use it as a reference for performance and value for whatever you choose. And if you bought a 5810 instead, you can cut another $500 off the cost.
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