The UK's Fastest Supercomputer

bmsleight writes "The Guardian has a story on the HECToR, The largest supercomputer in the UK — around five times more powerful than its predecessor, HPCx, which is also at the University of Edinburgh. It measures up well internationally, sitting at 17 in the top500.org list of the most powerful computers in the world."

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Re:17th isn't good enough

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Wouldn't it make sense to compare total computing power to GDP, or at the least total scientific computing power?

I would doubt for example you would have the same complaint if the UK had the 17-100 spots on the list.

It could very well be that the UK is spending a lot more on research, but does not like to spend it on large super computersm or even spends it partnering with facilities in other countries.