Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 10:16:50 03/20/05
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On March 20, 2005 at 07:00:21, Peter Stayne wrote: >I recently got an opteron 846 off eBay for a really good price. I also have my >eye on Tyan's Thunder K8W dual opteron motherboard. Now I know 8xx's can work in >a dual board, but what I was wondering is if I could get a 246 to dual up with >my 846, or if i should just wait for another 846. > >Thanks in advance. there is a #1 and # 2 CPU socket, it should be placed in the #1 socket, see MB manual for details and it willwork as a standalone... with dual processors, not only it should it be the same model, it should be one with same steppings - you will need to match the OPN number... http://www2.amd.com/us-en/protected/Weblets/1,,7832_11341,00.html?redir=CPQR09 that is why theses are usuaully purchased in pairs (or eights as the case may be) and a standalone 846 chip may be obtained a great price ...because unmatched it is nothing more than a 146 chip ..good luck! what was your great price?
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