Dual 1800xp question

[wampa]

I was just wondering would it be better for me to use my single 1800xp @ 2200 or go for a dual 1800xp for video editing. Would it be worth the cost since I all ready have a spare 1800xp that can also do 2200. I have seen the motherboards go for about $150-$200. I was looking to get either the Asus or MSI dual motherboard and mod my CPUs to MP. Since right now I am running 200fsb but if I go dual i'll probably run it at 133 with a high multiplier. Since I just got a new MiniDV camera and was wondering what would be the best situation for me.

 

[myocardia]

The only benefit you would get from a dual proc. setup would be the ability to work on two video files at once. Although, with a dualie, you would be able to let one proc. do the video, while you use the other for everything else (you know, e-mail, posting on anandtech, maybe gaming, etc.).

 

[wampa]

Thanks for the reply. Is there any video editing programs that will make use of both CPUs? Or am I better off purchasing a faster CPU, such as an Intel since I heard they are better for video editing?

 

[myocardia]

I personally would get a P4C for video editing/encoding, but as long as you don't mind it taking a bit longer, any cpu at all would get the job done. It would cost you at least $400 to switch to a P4-based system, utilizing most of the components you already have. How much is an hour or two (or three) worth to you? Most people do it overnight, so it doesn't make any difference how long it takes, for what it's worth to you.

edit: I never work with video, so I don't have the slightest idea if any support SMP, but as long as it's been around, it seems like they would, since HTing has only been around for about a year, and I hear that quite a few of the programs support that.