How many CPU's could your system comfortably chill ???

I was recently reading about the Cray CX1 supercomputer which can support up to 16 Intel quad-core Xeon processors, 256 GB RAM,
1600 watt PSU and runs Windows or Linux (specs) .
It's wierd how most of the supercomputers of the world today are using off the shelf PC parts (Intel or AMD).
In the old days supercomputers had all the exotic stuff but now everybody is pretty much using the same thing (supercomputers simply use many more).

I guess it's equality at its best.


It's all good

Pascal