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Is there any estimate of the cost of this unit? This is the sort of thing that would make it very easy to set up and run in an industrial facility. Normally we don't have access to software devs, but could really use a solid hackable platform for process analysis. Having a single unit by a brand name would make requsitioning a system far easier from a Purchasing standpoint.

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You can buy them direct from the manufacturer, Tranquil PC. http://www.tranquilpcshop.co.uk/ubuntu-orange-box/ £7,575.00 is the base price.

Ah, thanks! I feel a little silly having overlooked that link. Pretty nice, considering the minimal cooling needs and raw power. I feel like this is exactly the sort of rugged, simplified system needed for use in a plant.

We use Poweredge VRTX systems in our branch offices to run minor stuff. It's not too pricey compared to this Orange Box and it's an easy way to replace what in some cases could be almost a full cabinet of systems in to 5U space.

http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/poweredge-vrtx/pd

Edit: Oh yeah and it supports ECC memory, to address the comments here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7740087

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