I can't answer your specific questions about dual-CPU systems, but I know
of an great article that should get you started on it.

www.tomshardware.com

Go to the CPU Guide section and to the article written May 10, 1999
entitled Take Two - Dual Celeron in action.  It compares Dual Celerons with
Dual Pentium II's and with single CPU systems.  I really like that article.

Hope that helps.



At 04:44 PM 07/14/00 -0400, you wrote:
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>
>Hello,
>
>I am pondering the idea of building a PC.  I would like to explore the
pros and cons of using a dual processor or single processor system?  I am
looking for a web site, detailed articles or discussions on this subject.
>
>In a dual application, it is my understanding that using two 500 MHZ
processors does not mean that the combined processors will operate at 1
GHz, but the system will still operate  well in excess of 500 MHZ.    Are
there any empirical data or studies available that one can use to determine
how two processors will operate within a system, or is this primarily based
on the specifics of the system?
>
>If a dual processor system does indeed have merit, would the trade-off be
a lack of conventional operation systems, expensive hardware, frequent
system crashes, etc.   Are dual processors as up gradable as single
processor system.   Will dual processor systems eventually compete with
single processor systems for dominance?  Do you have any suggestions on
components, etc.     I thank you very much for your expert advise.
>
>Art Coleman
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