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Configuration recommendation?
Hi all,
I would like to build a dual Opteron 242 system that will be running Linux in 64bit mode. So I have several q's: Must the cpu's be "matched"? Will I have a problem finding/getting a second cpu if I start out with just one and try to add one latter (for price reasons)? Which manufacturers (mb) have a better reputation for reliability and support, speed is secondary? If you have gone through this, any helpfull hints would be greatly appreciated. thanks, charles..... |
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Hash: SHA1 ***** charles wrote: Hi all, I would like to build a dual Opteron 242 system that will be running Linux in 64bit mode. So I have several q's: Must the cpu's be "matched"? I believe they need to be matched., unless you have the option to underclock the more powerful one to match the slower. But I'm pretty sure they have to be matched. Will I have a problem finding/getting a second cpu if I start out with just one and try to add one latter (for price reasons)? Depends on the board. I was looking at getting the MSI Master2-FAR board, which does dual Opterons, until I noticed some 'mistakes' MSI made when they created that board. It does run with one CPU on it, so I'd think the other boards (Tyan, etc) would be able to match it with running one CPU with the chance of adding to it later. Which manufacturers (mb) have a better reputation for reliability and support, speed is secondary? Reliability? Definitely go with Tyan. If you have gone through this, any helpfull hints would be greatly appreciated. IMHO, stay away from the Master2-FAR from MSI. First off, the slots for the CPU conform to the P4 spec, not AMD's spec, which makes finding a heatsink/CPU fan a bear. Secondly, while they also give you the fans needed in the box with the board, the fans don't conform to AMD's spec, therefore voiding AMD's warranty for the CPU. So, if your Opteron dies on that board and possibly takes out the board, MSI will cover you for the board, but you're on your own for the CPU. And Opteron 242s still aren't that cheap. Once again, IMHO, Tyan would be the way to go for you. BL. - -- Brad Littlejohn | Email: Unix Systems Administrator, | Web + NewsMaster, BOFH.. Smeghead! | http://www.sbcglobal.net/~tyketto PGP: 1024D/E319F0BF 6980 AAD6 7329 E9E6 D569 F620 C819 199A E319 F0BF -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.6 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQFBqPEgyBkZmuMZ8L8RAj2NAKCKhCWH9VKxquQwXtL34p/cP3+e1ACfd4jA T20jyP2IhJpjoYwDQrNqB2A= =YGpM -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- |
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