Want add a second CPU. Is there any requirments for the second CPU?

[nabla]

I want to add a second CPU to my GW6400 computer. My current CPU is INTEL PENTIUM III 933/133MHZ.
Is there any other requirments for the second CPU? Any compatible problems?
Thanks!

 

[minendo]

Must be a P3 933/133 with the same core/stepping.

 

[JC]

Since the multiplier is locked, you must use a P3-933. But you do *NOT* have to have the same stepping.

If the multiplier weren't locked, you could even use a different CPU that could run at the same speed as your current CPU.

JC

edit: quote from 2cpu.com:

What about stepping and cache sizes?

There is a myth that in order to run multiple CPU's, they need to be the same stepping and cache size. This is not true. According to Intel, you must have the same family of processor, and that's it. In fact, according to Intel, you can even mix MHz! They say that if you clock the processors to the clock speed of the slower CPU, you'll be fine. Mixing cache sizes is also OK by Intel, as long as you're not mixing 1MB or higher cache chips. You're best off if you have the same speed and cache processors, but if you have to try an SMP system you can use whatever is available.

Here's some more info.

 

[nabla]

What is multiplier?
My motherboard recognize the CPU automaticly. Does that mean I must use a same HZ CPU?

 

[JC]

Don't worry about the multiplier.....just get another P3-933, you'll be fine.

JC