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Subject: Re: Can Pentium IV 2.4GHz + Run in dual (non Xeon CPUs)

Author: Matt Taylor

Date: 17:41:58 12/16/02

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On December 16, 2002 at 19:52:03, Anson T J wrote:

>On December 16, 2002 at 19:28:16, Matt Taylor wrote:
>
>>On December 16, 2002 at 17:39:44, Anson T J wrote:
>>
>>>Can Pentium IV 2.4GHz + Run in dual (non Xeon CPUs)?
>>>
>>>If so, which board supports them? Thx
>>
>>Intel says no, but I've heard of people doing it (just like I've heard of people
>>running dual-Duron and dual-AthlonXP systems). I don't know which models can and
>>which can't. I just know it's possible with some. Intel won't support it without
>>Xeon models, though.
>>
>>I know this wasn't terribly helpful, but I also know that someone will post and
>>say, "blah blah Intel says blah blah you can't run multiprocessor without Xeon."
>>:-)
>>
>>-Matt
>
>
>Thanks a lot. It was very helpful. At least I now know Intel doesn't support it.
>Can someone post post a few suggestions for Xeon motherboards for a dual setup?
>I'm out of touch with modern day comps... What type of ram is needed for these
>Xeon boards?
>
>Thanks in advance!
>
>-Anson

I know you can use RDRAM. I believe they also have configurations with DDR
SDRAM. I don't personally own a dual-Intel because it's expensive, but I know
the AMD boards all require Registered/ECC ram above certain limits. Since it
seems to be the future, Registered/ECC ram will probably save you money in the
long run if you buy DDR since you won't have to replace it as soon.

If you're looking for motherboards, I would consult Tyan first. I believe Asus
also makes good P4 workstation boards. I bought my dual-AthlonMP board from
Tyan, and I've been quite happy with it.

-Matt



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