[OT] Re: athlon guidance

Leonard Milcin, Jr (thervoy@post.pl)
Mon, 02 Jun 2003 09:57:45 +0200


Joe Briggs wrote:
> MP. So, given the nature of the CPU and data intensive application,
> which is the faster platform: a slower 2800/266 MHZ FSB dual processor
> or a single 3200/400 MHZ FSB processor?
>
> All suggestions and analysis welcomed.
>
> Joe

I think dual processor system would be a bit faster for your needs. On
the other hand it will be cheaper to set up second or even third
machine, and split the data channels or processing stadiums between them.

Leonard

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