AMD 760 MPX ?

[Steve Gaudet]

Hello,

> Greetings!  I am currently in the process of upgrading an 
> existing cluster used for course grain processing
> (divide input data file into several chunks and process each 
> chunk on seperate nodes). Each of the current nodes
> is a SuperMicro 6010H (SuperMicro 370DER motherboard, 
> serverworks HE-SL chipset) with 2GB of memory and dual 1Ghz
> Pentium III processors.  I'm looking at a 1U product, the 
> AAPRO 1124 which has a Tyan motherboard with 2GB DDR
> RAM, dual Athlon MP 1800+ processors.  Networking is/will be 
> dual 10/100 FDX NICs in a channel bonded config.
> Does anyone have a feel for how the two systems compare (dual 
> 1Ghz PIII vs dual Athlon 1800+).  Also, will the
> AMD 760 MPX chipset be a significant enough improvement over 
> the AMD 760MP to warrant waiting (how long???).  And
> finally, since my supplier is a Tyan partner, its much easier 
> to get Tyan boards - is Tyan coming out with a AMD
> 760 MPX based dual athlon motherboard?  Inquiring minds want 
> to know!!!

Just in from Tyan.  The 2466 (Tiger) will be available for sampling 
starting next week.  The 2468 (Thunder) will be available most likely 
the beginning of January. 

Cheers,


Steve Gaudet 
Linux Solutions Engineer
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