New to Dual processor, need help and advice. thanks

[Daovonnaex]

<< I am new to dual processor platform

1) can anyone give me hardware advice like Intel or AMD and the motherboard?

2) RAM issue mainly on ECC or non-ECC

I am mainly going to use it only on games, DVD, burning, video editing

thanks >>


1)AMD would be superior, especially on the 760MPX chipset. Not only will you get a superior CPU, but you'll get overclocking support.
2)ECC if you plan on building a server, non-ECC if not.

I can elaborate if you would like additional help.

 

[viper007]

Also..How does running Durons in SMP work? Can it be done etc?

 

[Daovonnaex]

<< Also..How does running Durons in SMP work? Can it be done etc? >>

Just drop two Durons in a 760MP or 760MPX board and you're set. I don't know why you'd want to do that...

 

[kelvin1704]

thanks...

i decided to go dual...

now, the final question:

should i wait for the new MPX board or go for the tyan board?

 

[viper007]

So Durons will run fine if I stick them in a 760mpx chipset?

 

[Daovonnaex]

<< So Durons will run fine if I stick them in a 760mpx chipset? >>

Yes, they will.



<< thanks...

i decided to go dual...

now, the final question:

should i wait for the new MPX board or go for the tyan board? >>


Asus is already out with their MPX board, and it's a world-beater. The first dual-processing board with overclocking support!
Specifications can be found here
And GamePC's Review of this can be found here

 

[Diable]

<< thanks...

i decided to go dual...

now, the final question:

should i wait for the new MPX board or go for the tyan board? >>



If you don't plan on overclocking the Tyan board will work fine plus its a steal at $193 at NewEgg. Just remeber to get registered memory as the Tiger MP requires it.

 

[kelvin1704]

u got me again..
wat's registered memory? for wat purpose?