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Re: [PLUG] Does anyone have a Pentium Pro 200 Mhtz processor...
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On Mon, Jan 17, 2000 at 05:37:29PM -0500, Tracy Nelson wrote:
> Rebecca Ore wrote:
> > Is there any problem if the processors don't have the same cache?
>
> Intel recommends that all processors in a MP system be the same speed
> and stepping. I would guess there wouldn't be a problem, but I really
> don't know.
On another front, my news advisor says that processor speed isn't that
critical and that most news boxes are overpowered in that regard, what
really matters is memory and spindles (SCSI, lots of disks space,
possibly multiple spindles. I'll have to see what the cache is in the
machine I'm getting and how to stuff the full 5?? Meg of memory in
there.
>
> > want. How is RedHat 6.1 for handling dual processors or should I look
> > at Free BSD? I've going to have some rowdy users on board and need to
> > have something fairly tamper resistant.
>
> If security's an issue, I'd recommend one of the BSDs.
It's the old "I'm familiar with RedHat" vs. "so is everyone else."
> > Can anyone tell me what my contact meant by "it's going to need a
> > voltage regulator, too?"
>
> ISTR that the PPros are picky about their power and require pretty
> strict (+/- 2%) power regulation. My Intel VS440FX MB uses a VCCP (you
> got me) power regulator module. Don't know what the Microns use(d). If
> you find out, drop me a note. I've got an old Micron MB that might have
> one on it that I would sacrifice "for the cause".
I'll ask the person who's sending it or take a look inside and try to
figure that one out.
Main thing is figuring out what I can afford in terms of scsi drives
-- either full height slowish cheap ones (two 9 gig drives with 5K rpm
spindles for around $170) or waiting until I can afford an 18 gig IBM
drive.
Any opinions on that?
--
Rebecca Ore
http://www.ogoense.net
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