Author: David Mitchell
Date: 22:27:22 08/22/05
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On August 22, 2005 at 21:17:51, Jorge Pichard wrote: >On August 22, 2005 at 18:52:01, Thomas Logan wrote: > >>Dual 2.2 opterons 275 (dual core) >> >>Tyan thunder dual mb >> >>2 200mb western digital hardrives >> >>4 gig reg ecc 400/xxx/266 memory >> >>video card, speakers , dvd, cd-rw, floppy, keyboard and mouse >> >>window xp pro ? Does xp support 4 processors >> >>cost ~5,000 >> >>Can one do better for the price ? >> >>Tom > > >Take a look at this one: > >http://www.unitedmicro.com/sysw.cgi?21415110 Although the M/B seems well-integrated, I have never heard of them. If you later need help with anything do they have a website like MSI to download a newer BIOS, get help, etc.? 80GB hd, is just not enough, these days. My latest security "patch" from MS alone was 32Megs.! Tablebases are getting HUGE, I wouldn't even think about anything less than 100GB, for a new system. 512MB for main memory, is half of what you'll need, minimum, imo. XP home version will NOT support 64bit Windows, ever (apparently). It has to be the Professional version, and it has to be the version they load on from the store (according to what I've read on the net). Be sure to check and get something IN WRITING, (not just an "oh sure, yes", from a clerk who knows nothing). Check with Eugene. And what are the specifics regarding fan size, noise level, and how they're mounted. Not all cases are created equal and with a powerful system, maybe running day and night on tournaments, or whatever, it has to be able to stay cool, and not drive you nuts. Check it ALL out before you buy, or you're toast, imo. Dave
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