Opteron question

[DaveRo]

Hi all. Sorry if this was answered before, but I did do a search and couldn't find anything.
Anyway, I've read somewhere a while ago that early 1xx and 2xx Opterons were identical and one could use two 1xx CPUs in a DP setup. So basically I was wondering if this is true today.

 

[Mik3y]

1xx opterons mean they are used for single processing, and 2xx opterons mean they are used for dual processing, and 8xx means they are for 8 way processing, and so on. you get the idea. i doubt you can use a 1xx in a dp setup nowdays since amd has a reason to make hte other class processors. i'm sure there's a way to hardmod it, but ya, i wouldnt even dare leave a finger print on a $700 cpu.

 

[Jen]

the 1xx isnt dual processor capable ,



Jen

 

[sisooktom]

No. 2xx Opterons have an additional coherent HT link, which is required with the Opteron architecture so the processors can talk to each other.

 

[DaveRo]

Thanks guys.

 

[Mingon]

iirc upto 144 is not a problem newer versions will not

 

[coolred]

iirc upto 144 is not a problem newer versions will not

Got anything to back this up, that would make a dual opteron rig a bit more within grasp.

 

[hytek369]

Originally posted by: coolred

iirc upto 144 is not a problem newer versions will not

Got anything to back this up, that would make a dual opteron rig a bit more within grasp.

no kidding

 

[coolred]

LOL