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.