Can a Xeon DP be used as single?

[xenos500]

Im eager to get on the xeon bandwagon, and want to ultimatly have dual 2.4/533 xeons, but can only afford one right now. If i get a single xeon for dual processing, will it work as a single untill i get the second one?

 

[rgreen83]

Sorry, I think the xeon bandwagon already left town, everyones boarding the opteron train right now, cheaper ticket prices and faster trips make for a great alternative!

But to answer your question, yes.

 

[AndyHui]

Yes, the XEON DP can operate on its own.

 

[DivideBYZero]

DP....lol

 

[myocardia]

If you're an "Intel man", why not get one of the new P4C's? The hyperthreading is supposed to work just as well (or very close) as a dp system, but at a much lower cost. Matter of fact, at the very top of the overclocking forum page is a forum devoted to HT. It's very enlightening...

 

[dnuggett]

If you really want a Xeon, get one. But there is no real reason to get one other than A. You really just want one, or B. You want to waste some money.