Solid, Dual Processor Workstation mobo

mstshtml · 08-21-2006, 07:49 PM

Does anyone know where I can find a solid, stable dual processor motherboard for a workstation. I dont know if a server board will work. Also i need the board to have PCI Express x16. and support atleast 8GB of DDR2 ram.
thanks
-steve

gurusan · 08-21-2006, 08:04 PM

Why do you want dual processors? Why not dual core?

mstshtml · 08-21-2006, 08:08 PM

whats the difference between dual core and dual processors? Do they have the same effect?
The reason is for 16-bit image editing and ittakes alot of processing power to process multiple 160meg image files at a time

The General · 08-21-2006, 08:43 PM

Okay, right now you'd be better off getting a Mac Pro, dual dual-core Xeons, and if you were to build a similar setup yourself it would cost like $50 less than just buying a Mac Pro, and if you get a Mac Pro you have the option of using Mac OS X-specific image editing software like Aperture (which rocks for raw imaging).

And dual-core is two processors in one, dual processor is two independant processors. The only difference is that dual socket motherboards are extremely expensive and i think dual processor setups use more electricity.

gurusan · 08-21-2006, 08:46 PM

Dual core processors are 2 cores on 1 die...they share memory though...whereas a dual processor setup gives each CPU it's own ram....which in your case might be beneficial.

If you decide to go with a dual core setup you will save a lot of money and have more options.

If you go with a dual CPU setup it will be more expensive and you'll have less options...

For Dual core I suggest going with Conroe...it's Intel's newest line of CPUs...very efficient and very fast. They support 800mhz DDR-2 and most if not all motherboards that run them support 8gb ram.

If you go for a dual CPU setup then it depends how much you want to spend. If you go AMD you will have to get a socket 940 board which only accepts socket 940 opterons which are pretty expensive. But there are dual CPU AMD motherboards that support dual core cpus so you can have a total of 4 cores!

Or...you can go with intel..but that way is pretty expensive too...you will need Xeon processors which are pretty good..but kinda expensive and AMD keeps up with them very well

gurusan · 08-21-2006, 08:47 PM

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Originally posted by The General
Okay, right now you'd be better off getting a Mac Pro, dual dual-core Xeons, and if you were to build a similar setup yourself it would cost like $50 less than just buying a Mac Pro, and if you get a Mac Pro you have the option of using Mac OS X-specific image editing software like Aperture (which rocks for raw imaging).

And dual-core is two processors in one, dual processor is two independant processors. The only difference is that dual socket motherboards are extremely expensive and i think dual processor setups use more electricity.

or get a mac pro.

mstshtml · 08-21-2006, 08:48 PM

what about an asus p5w Deluxe with an intel Core 2 Duo E6600?

The General · 08-21-2006, 08:50 PM

Eh, what is your budget?

mstshtml · 08-21-2006, 08:52 PM

hmm my budget right now for just the mobo and cpu and video card and ram i would like to keep below $1000. I know its not alot for these kind of systems but its really all i can afford right now going into college and all.

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mstshtml Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 28	Solid, Dual Processor Workstation mobo Does anyone know where I can find a solid, stable dual processor motherboard for a workstation. I dont know if a server board will work. Also i need the board to have PCI Express x16. and support atleast 8GB of DDR2 ram. thanks -steve

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gurusan Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oxford, UK Posts: 5,502	Dual core processors are 2 cores on 1 die...they share memory though...whereas a dual processor setup gives each CPU it's own ram....which in your case might be beneficial. If you decide to go with a dual core setup you will save a lot of money and have more options. If you go with a dual CPU setup it will be more expensive and you'll have less options... For Dual core I suggest going with Conroe...it's Intel's newest line of CPUs...very efficient and very fast. They support 800mhz DDR-2 and most if not all motherboards that run them support 8gb ram. If you go for a dual CPU setup then it depends how much you want to spend. If you go AMD you will have to get a socket 940 board which only accepts socket 940 opterons which are pretty expensive. But there are dual CPU AMD motherboards that support dual core cpus so you can have a total of 4 cores! Or...you can go with intel..but that way is pretty expensive too...you will need Xeon processors which are pretty good..but kinda expensive and AMD keeps up with them very well __________________ :: Antec P182 :: Asus P5Q Deluxe :: Intel E7200 @ STOCK :: :: Thermaltake Toughpower 750w :: HD4850 512mb 880/1150 :: :: 4gb OCZ @ 1066mHz 5,4,4,12 :: 120.3+D4+XSPC Edge+Maze4 ::

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08-21-2006, 08:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
mstshtml Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 28	whats the difference between dual core and dual processors? Do they have the same effect? The reason is for 16-bit image editing and ittakes alot of processing power to process multiple 160meg image files at a time

08-21-2006, 08:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
The General Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,170	Okay, right now you'd be better off getting a Mac Pro, dual dual-core Xeons, and if you were to build a similar setup yourself it would cost like $50 less than just buying a Mac Pro, and if you get a Mac Pro you have the option of using Mac OS X-specific image editing software like Aperture (which rocks for raw imaging). And dual-core is two processors in one, dual processor is two independant processors. The only difference is that dual socket motherboards are extremely expensive and i think dual processor setups use more electricity.

08-21-2006, 08:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
mstshtml Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 28	what about an asus p5w Deluxe with an intel Core 2 Duo E6600?

08-21-2006, 08:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
The General Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,170	Eh, what is your budget?

08-21-2006, 08:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
mstshtml Newb Techie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 28	hmm my budget right now for just the mobo and cpu and video card and ram i would like to keep below $1000. I know its not alot for these kind of systems but its really all i can afford right now going into college and all.