computerfreakxv Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 Whats the deal with duel processors...would 2 AMD Athlons MP 2000+ be better in gaming and stuff ,or would the 1 AMD Athlon XP 2200+ be better...also can you get a Duel AMD XP motherboard??? What would be the best duel motherboard??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiph0pan0nym0usx Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 usually duals are for companys or people that need bragging rights... one cpu is usually faster and better for gaming Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zipperhead Posted July 8, 2002 Posted July 8, 2002 In windows 2000 Advanced server, for dual processors you can have one processor run just the OS and the other Processor Run just programs. (it's all a matter of preferance). It's a sweet set-up if you can afford it(I used it first hand). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco Posted July 9, 2002 Posted July 9, 2002 Their are only a few dual motherboards out for the MP chips. I think I seen one for the XP models. Like hiph said bragging rights. I'm doing a dual 2.4 xeon in two months just for something different. Gigabyte makes a nice dual MP board GA-7DPXDW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted July 18, 2002 Posted July 18, 2002 tyan also makes great boards as well. if you're an encoder or a server, running dulies is ok. if you're an average everyday user. then its not.... basically, only one processor would mainly be used on everyday accounts. on stuff like encoding huge divx files (lets say anime), then you'd need dulies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psywar Posted July 18, 2002 Posted July 18, 2002 or if your me.. and you like to brag.. duel is the way to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted July 18, 2002 Posted July 18, 2002 Or if you want to complete a lot of SETI work units quickly... Or just to brag... Or to throw up a nice server... Or to brag... Though, I'd have to go Dual Xeon if I was to build me a dual system. And what is the deal with Anime? I know a lot of people who talk about it and/or watch it, but I've never found it to be that great or entertaining... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted July 19, 2002 Posted July 19, 2002 ok, i began watching ainme (sailor moon and don't laugh) at about age 7. After that, for like 4 years i didn't find any anime, then i found dbz. pokemon is gayer than an egg laying rooster. try watching the newer animes like azumanga (if you're weird like me) or if you like action try something like rahxephon. I love anime so if you need me to reccommend, just ask. ok, quick question, what's the difference between a xeon and a p4? i was going to get a xeon 2.2 before i changed over to a p4 2.26 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camelot One Posted July 19, 2002 Posted July 19, 2002 The main difference is the Xeon's cashe size. You can get them with up to 2Mb of L2 now I think. Greatly improves server side stuff. As for dual XP boards, I doubt you will find any. An MP is just an XP with an unlocked multiplier, and guaranteed for dual processesor use. Most XP's will work in a bual board, with a bridge mod. If you want a dual with performance and good looks, check out the Chaintech 7KDD. We just put 2 of them in, and they are pretty nice. Haven't had to deal with their tech support yet though, so I can't say much there. About as good (sucks) as the other manufactureres I would imagine. NewEgg has them for around $200. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu_Yasha Posted July 19, 2002 Posted July 19, 2002 lol, try soyo's tech support!!! They suck more balls than monica lewinski!!! It took 45 min of being on hold to get a hold of a person... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijinchuugoku Posted July 20, 2002 Posted July 20, 2002 Whats the deal with duel processors...would 2 AMD Athlons MP 2000+ be better in gaming and stuff ,or would the 1 AMD Athlon XP 2200+ be better...also can you get a Duel AMD XP motherboard??? What would be the best duel motherboard??? Yeah it would be great for gaming, if the game Supports it. Unless you plan on running a server, you shouldn't get one yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3bruts1d Posted July 20, 2002 Posted July 20, 2002 That's the thing.. I can't think of a game that currently supports 2 procs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now