Like to know more on dual setup

ho_k · 19th August 2001, 9:53 AM

Just like to know more on dual setup...

1. Do I need 2 identical CPUs? I thought you do but I have seen a thread in the FS forum with 2 different CPUs (P3-750 & P3-650) installed.

2. Will slokets be accepted for dual setup? I have asus and abit slokets.

3. If I have 2 CPUs of same speed but different format (1 is s370 & the other slot 1), will it work?

4. Are all celeron II cpus (>= 566) non dual compatible?

5. What are the best dual mobo out there that are overclockable? (prefer slot 1)

Thanks

ho_k · 19th August 2001, 10:04 AM

Oh....also, does it matter if I use CPUs from different batch? If not, why?

pippin88 · 19th August 2001, 10:11 AM

because the chip construction should be identical for most chips. I take it you mean stepping (ie CCO, CBO). I believe CCO is smp capable but dont quote me and find out more first

overl0ad · 19th August 2001, 12:39 PM

VP6 RULEZ!!!

IAN · 19th August 2001, 2:23 PM

anyone using a cuv4x-d, what they like ? look ok on paper

regards to vp6 -I have heard highpoint controlers are crap??

and what about the iwill dvd266, do ya get more benefit out of DDR on a duallie board than on a single socket board?

ho_k · 19th August 2001, 3:46 PM

How much am I expecting to pay for a VP6?

pippin88: What about the batch no. like SL45Y...etc etc. Does it matter if it is different but uses the same stepping?

ho_k · 22nd February 2004, 12:39 AM

I ended up getting a dual 600e combo off another member here, overclocked to 800mhz. Thanks everyone for their input.

stmok · 23rd February 2004, 3:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ho_k
Just like to know more on dual setup...

1. Do I need 2 identical CPUs? I thought you do but I have seen a thread in the FS forum with 2 different CPUs (P3-750 & P3-650) installed.

2. Will slokets be accepted for dual setup? I have asus and abit slokets.

3. If I have 2 CPUs of same speed but different format (1 is s370 & the other slot 1), will it work?

4. Are all celeron II cpus (>= 566) non dual compatible?

5. What are the best dual mobo out there that are overclockable? (prefer slot 1)

Thanks

Damn it! You already got your stuff before I can anwser!

Oh well...Here's what I would've said...

1. Its recommended (by Intel), you get two CPUs that are the same. It will work with 2 different PIII CPUs.

2. Not all slockets are SMP compatible, even then you have to worry about the mobos being picky about slockets! (you may have to mod the slocket to make them SMP compatible).

Proven fact:
Supermicro PIIIDRE and PIIIDR3 are the most well known for not working with ANY slockets EXCEPT MSI MS6905 Master ones. These slockets are VERY rare, so your chances are low, but not impossible. You also have to mod them to work in SMP!

I have a PIIIDRE and in the process of getting two PIIIDR3, but I "know someone" that can get these slockets for me, and I have a pair of PIII 933Mhz Slot-1 CPUs.

Other mobos are far less picky and work pretty well with slockets.

3. Yes, I've done this once. I used a genuine PIII 933Mhz in Slot-1 format and used a slocket and a FC-PGA one in a dualie mobo without issue.

4. As mentioned, anything above Celeron 533Mhz has its SMP capability removed. No, there is no home mod that can be done to fix this.

5. This answer will be little use, but, the ASUS P3C-D is a dual slot 1 that is overclockable (based on i820 chipset, but doesn't not inherit the problems, extremely solid platform)...

Even with Upgradeware or PowerLeap adapters. (I've seen people overclock PIII-S 1.4Ghz on this mobo, => Dual 1575Mhz without issues!).

I own some dualie PIII mobos (all Intel chipset ones, all rock solid)...

Supermicro P6DBE (Dual Slot 1, BX chipset)
Supermicro PIIIDRE (Dual Slot 1, i840 chipset)
3x ASUS P3C-D (Dual Slot 1, i820 chipset)
ACorp 6A815EPD1 (Dual FC-PGA, i815EP chipset)

Plus
2x Supermicro PIIIDR3 (same as PIIIDRE but with Ultra160 SCSI controller onboard)...Coming soon!

Agg · 23rd February 2004, 3:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ho_k
I ended up getting a dual 600e combo off another member here, overclocked to 800mhz. Thanks everyone for their input.

WTF are you digging up ancient threads to add a few lines of stuff nobody cares about? Give it a rest.

19th August 2001, 9:53 AM	#1
ho_k Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,349	Like to know more on dual setup Just like to know more on dual setup... 1. Do I need 2 identical CPUs? I thought you do but I have seen a thread in the FS forum with 2 different CPUs (P3-750 & P3-650) installed. 2. Will slokets be accepted for dual setup? I have asus and abit slokets. 3. If I have 2 CPUs of same speed but different format (1 is s370 & the other slot 1), will it work? 4. Are all celeron II cpus (>= 566) non dual compatible? 5. What are the best dual mobo out there that are overclockable? (prefer slot 1) Thanks

19th August 2001, 12:39 PM	#4
overl0ad Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: melbourne Posts: 769	VP6 RULEZ!!! __________________ SETI Classic 20,000 Club

19th August 2001, 10:04 AM	#2
ho_k Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,349	Oh....also, does it matter if I use CPUs from different batch? If not, why?

19th August 2001, 10:11 AM	#3
pippin88 Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle Posts: 7,309	because the chip construction should be identical for most chips. I take it you mean stepping (ie CCO, CBO). I believe CCO is smp capable but dont quote me and find out more first

19th August 2001, 2:23 PM	#5
IAN Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: nsw au Posts: 455	anyone using a cuv4x-d, what they like ? look ok on paper regards to vp6 -I have heard highpoint controlers are crap?? and what about the iwill dvd266, do ya get more benefit out of DDR on a duallie board than on a single socket board?

19th August 2001, 3:46 PM	#6
ho_k Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,349	How much am I expecting to pay for a VP6? pippin88: What about the batch no. like SL45Y...etc etc. Does it matter if it is different but uses the same stepping?

22nd February 2004, 12:39 AM	#7
ho_k Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 2,349	I ended up getting a dual 600e combo off another member here, overclocked to 800mhz. Thanks everyone for their input.