[plug] Dual CPU's ...

[Trevor Phillips]

Chris Cornish wrote:
> 
> > Is it worth it?
> 
> Depends what applications you need to run but it is worth it just to
> play with (kernels compile much faster and things like that). but in
> genral your average computer user dosnot need it

Oh, I think I'd use it! I don't NEED it though. ^_^

> > Any recommended motherboards/configs?
> >
> > Right now I have this image of a Dual Celeron 400 system in my mind,
> and would
> > like to know peoples opinions on practicality, uses, and pricing...
> ^_^
> 
> Hate to spoil it for you but celeron dosnot support duel procerssor
> suport how ever the Pentium II dose not.

Bummer! (Wasn't aware the CPU's themselves had to support it ^_^;;)

[snip]

For home use, cost is a BIG concern, so that basically nails that idea
closed. Although I *may* be able to talk Work into it later on. ^_^

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