I can't think of many advantages as an end user for going for a dual
processor.
As a server yes.
The only advatage I can think of is if you use many apps that are
multi-threaded (I think is the correct term). Your OS also needs to support
multi-threading. AFAIK only the Windows NT/2000/XP of the M$ variety support
multi-threading.
Another advantage may be if you have programs running simultaneously (maybe
a database with huge tables being queried and a graphics program).
Cheers
Brendon
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Josh Caulder
> Sent: 13 May 2002 02:18
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> Subject: [PCBUILD] Dual processers
>
>
> I'm going to be building myself another computer in the next
> week or so, but I have a few questions. I want alot of
> processer speed and alot of folks tell me to go with a board
> that will run dual pro.'s. Can someone please give a good
> rundown on what the advantages and disadvantages of doing
> this would be. If i do go this route I do know I want to run
> 2 PIII 1G pro.'s unless someone has a better idea about that.
> (The reason i say this is because I already have 1 PIII 1G
> pro., so the is really no reason I can think of to not just
> buy another 1 if I go this route.) Please help....
>
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