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ChickenmanFri Dec-14-01 11:34 AM
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"Athlon XP Dual CPU?"


          

Is it possible to use two Athlon XP's on a Dual CPU MB? Friend has been quoted on a system using a Tyan S2462 MB and twin Athlon XP 1700's. Thought only the Athlon MP could run on a Dual CPU system. Think the shop is trying to low ball him, then switch him to the more expensive MP's ( Attic Computers if any Vancouverites have any feedback) Also trying to sell him the S2462 for $350 cdn. Since the lowest price on the S2462 on price watch is around $342 US ( approx $524 cdn ) I again think they have made a mistake. I think they mean the S2460, which goes for about $205 US ( $355 cdn ).

Also he will be running Windows XP Pro,with Twin 100gb\7200 rpm HD's. Wants to do digital film editing. Video card Matrox G450. 512mb PC2100.

I was suggesting more along the lines of An AthlonXP 1900+, Abit Kr7 or ASUS MB with 1024mb PC2100.

Your thoughts good people.

  

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Mark099Fri Dec-14-01 12:57 PM
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#1. "RE: Athlon XP Dual CPU?"
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I am pretty sure you can run dual XPs. The motherboard looks to be a problem if they mix up the 2 models. The difference is quite significant.

FYI...

http://www.gamepc.com/reviews/hardware_review.asp?review=xeonvsamp2&page=1&mscssid=&tp=

Mark099!



  

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ChickenmanFri Dec-14-01 01:11 PM
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Fri Dec-14-01 01:14 PM

          

Good article. Thanks.

  

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BigBrotherFri Dec-14-01 01:19 PM
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micksterFri Dec-14-01 02:43 PM
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#4. "RE: Athlon XP Dual CPU?"
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Fri Dec-14-01 02:44 PM

          

Asus just announced the release of their dual Athlon two days ago. http://www.hardocp.com/new_img_01/dec/asus-mp.html I'd jump on the Asus.

  

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