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03-23-2004, 05:17 AM #1Web Hosting Master
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building an extreme system......
I'm going to build an extreme system but I am having difficulty finding out information. I have done a google search but no useful information was returned. I want to build something like this:
Dual 3.2 GHz Pentium 4 (800 MHz FSB)
1 Gig PC4000 RAM
4 x 120 GIG 7200 RPM
Now, is it possible ot have a dual Pentium 4 3.2 GHz, everytime I see a dual P4 it is always a 2.4 GHz Xeon. Will I need an Xeon? I just want a Dual P4, PC4000, 800 FSB compatible motherboard, but I have yet to find anything
Can anyone give me the model number of a motherboard that would be compatible with the above?
Also would it be possible to build a triple
(3 x 3.2 GHz P4) with 800 FSB, and PC4000 compatibility.
Any advice or comments needed
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03-23-2004, 05:19 AM #2Hmmm....
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I suggest AMD not Pentium, although you would have to go about building it differently to what's compatible. Through my experience, AMD is a lot more stable, faster and more efficient than a Pentium.
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03-23-2004, 05:23 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by 4 Degrees
I suggest AMD not Pentium, although you would have to go about building it differently to what's compatible. Through my experience, AMD is a lot more stable, faster and more efficient than a Pentium.
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03-23-2004, 06:24 AM #4Web Hosting Evangelist
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i think your 1 GB of ram is not extreme
why not add more ram. its always good to add more
about AMD and Intel think about HEAT and i think so far AMD new chips make less heat plus it all depand on what will you be running
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Why not just go to the real extereme and build a cluster with a powerful front end. Of course start thinking big bucks
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03-23-2004, 07:12 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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fine then..... 4 gig
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Re: building an extreme system......
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4 x 120 GIG 7200 RPM
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03-23-2004, 08:02 AM #8Web Hosting Master
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With all the replies, surprising no one has mentioned yet...
Dual Pentium 4s do not exist, which is why you won't be able to find a Dual Pentium 4 motherboard. Dual Xeons are not made for gaming, and you will find better performance going with the top of the line Pentium 4 (P4 3.4ghz) for games.
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03-23-2004, 08:04 AM #9Hmmm....
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Depends on his job, kids / family, things such as games, documents he wishes to store virtually and so on. He may also develop software, videos and so on, so it may well be necessary.
AMD - I'm not sure the fastest out yet, mine is something like 2.6 clocked to 3.2, check out http://www.amd.com/us-en/ for more information on their chips.███ ServeYourSite
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03-23-2004, 08:06 AM #10Web Hosting Master
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any such thing as a dual AMD for home use? I'm getting the 120 gigs VERY cheap....that why
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anybody recommend the AMD 64? How does that compare to the P4 3.2 Ghz?
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03-23-2004, 08:10 AM #12Junior Guru
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erm theres the MP which can be for home use. hats kinda oldish now though...and dual processors wont do you much good for playing games..
AMD Athlon FX51 is currently the best AMD chip for desktop use...if you want to look at a number cruncher you will need to go for an opteron.
Bt the way..AMD Athlon FX51 isn't cheap :-D
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03-23-2004, 08:14 AM #13Disabled
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Originally posted by Bub Host
anybody recommend the AMD 64? How does that compare to the P4 3.2 Ghz?
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03-23-2004, 08:16 AM #14Junior Guru
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er yes lol
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i dont play games
I do video editing, image manipulation etc. so the dual will help.
Now for the big one, can you get DUAL FX51?
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03-23-2004, 08:31 AM #16Junior Guru
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I don't think so.
If you want raw power go for a dual opteron.
the FX51 is more of a desktop chip.
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You are not going to need more than a gig of ram.
Also, one opteron should be enough.
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If you want a super system, get more RAM and SCSI drives not IDE .
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Originally posted by N9ne
If you want a super system, get more RAM and SCSI drives not IDE .Know It All Solutions Incorporated
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AMD = lots of heat = lots of noise = instability.
I used AMD for years. Switched to an ASUS P4 system and never had a single crash, the box runs cool and QUIET.
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03-23-2004, 06:17 PM #21Junior Guru
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Originally posted by timechange.com
AMD = lots of heat = lots of noise = instability.
I used AMD for years. Switched to an ASUS P4 system and never had a single crash, the box runs cool and QUIET.
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vengeful, I can assure you my system was an Athlon 2800+
Had a nice time frying eggs with it and keeping my cat awake with its fans & copper heatsink.
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03-23-2004, 06:27 PM #23Junior Guru
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Bub,
A dual box will only give you a boost if the progams you use are dual enabled, such a Adobe Premier and Lightwave, 3D Studio Max Etc.
Dual RAID 0 will definately give you a boost in Video Editing with SATA, so that is a no brainer.
But determining the best CPU will depend on the exact programs you use, so please share more info."Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" -- Ben Franklin
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Dual Opteron Processors
1GB of DDR ram
(3) 74GB 10k Raptor-SATA (RAID 5)
more than enough... you don't need more than 1GB of ram, but if you want 2GB or 4GB then get it.Sincerely,
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Originally posted by timechange.com
vengeful, I can assure you my system was an Athlon 2800+
Had a nice time frying eggs with it and keeping my cat awake with its fans & copper heatsink.
The new AMD chips come with a heatspreader to help cope with the heat.Last edited by RDX1; 03-23-2004 at 07:17 PM.
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