Duallie Setup

[djdrastic]

Hi Guys I want to install a third pc ,In my house for Server based purposes . It will run W2K AS , for most of it's life , and would like something really quick to run it . My Duron 700 will take over the Linux / Freebsd role , so I would like Feedback on whether a dual setup would be appropriate for me , and if so which one should I get / wait for .



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djdrastic

 

[mechBgon]

Remember not to go too far overboard on the power level if it's just going to be bottlenecked by the network in the end.

 

[vegetation]

What are you going to run on it? A dual cpu system is ideal for lots of users accessing database, web, email, and perhaps terminal services applications all on the same machine, at the same time. Anything other than that is just overkill really, especially these days when a single cpu based system has lots of power. Since most homes do not have a high speed uplink (only downlink) to the net, I'm assuming any type of webserver you put up would be crippled by the connection speed before any cpu taxing situation becomes an issue.

 

[boggsie]

If you are convinced that dual is the way to go, look into the Tyan MP board for about $175 and a couple of durons [morgan core].

Also, the new P4's support hyperthreading, which might be a little more mainstream approach to getting multiprocessor power into a home box.

I have to agree with the approach vegetation is taking in trying to find out what you want to do with it, before finalizing on a recommendation. 'Server' is a pretty general set of uses to describe.