multiple, dual core

[3dmodeler]

hi there,
im looking to build a pc that will run not one but 2 of the amd-940 dual core 4600+ though i am having trouble with motherboard selection. can anyone suggest a descent motherboard for my rig? any suggestions would be great and approximate prices would be a big help also.
thanks 3dmodeler

 

[Peter]

Welcome.

Well, without telling us what criteria you have for a "decent" mainboard, it'll be pretty hard to recommend you something.

 

[3dmodeler]

thanks for anyone who has looked at this forum,
i have found a motherboard that suits my needs" ASUS L1N64-SLI WS Dual Socket L (Socket 1207FX) NVIDIA nForce 680a SLI MCP SSI CEB AMD Motherboard" though i am now purchasing a set of different processors!

 

[Aluvus]

You can't put two regular Athlon 64s in one system. You could either buy into QuadFX, such as the parts in your second post, or you could go with something from the Opteron 2xx series on Socket 940 or Socket F.

 

[3dmodeler]

yeah ive been shopping round and found that this was the case. im not big on pc building im more into the use of high end modeling, video and gaming so i dont know a great deal about systems but i know i need something descent. i am actually purchasing the motherboard i posted above and 2x FX-70 2.6 GHz processors.

 

[gramboh]

Why AMD FX70? Why not get a 965 board and run a Kentsfield quad core (single CPU, 4 cores). It will be much much cheaper (e.g. $150-200US for a good board and $700-1000 for a CPU). Does AMD's memory/bus arcitecture provide better performance in modelling?

 

[piasabird]

Mac Pro Dual Xeon duos.

 

[tersome]

A QX6700 with an Abit Quad GT or Asus Commando would suit your needs perfectly. A QX6700 at stock performs equal or better than two 3ghz FX74s, and with a large tower cooler, most QX6700s will overclock to 3.4ghz and beyond. 99% of all dual CPU boards are total garbage for enthusiasts, anyways.

Another thing to consider is the fact that a single quad core processor will use much less power than a pair of dual cores. The QX6700 will be easier on your power bill if you leave your PC on overnight to render large scenes or something.

 

[Telon]

If you wait about a Month you can also get the Quad core for a lot less than what they are going for now.