New MB and Proc Decision?
Ok, so I'm looking at possibly building a new system. The purpose for this system would primarily be Linux workstation, with the potential of a lot of video and audio editing work. It is also out of the simple desire to splurge on something sweet for myself because it has been a long time since I have done such.
So, I'm looking at either the Intel 7505 or 875P chipsets. Obviously there is a big difference in that one is dual Xeon processors while the other is single. I want HT. I know that for sure no matter which I end up going with. What I've found is that the dual proc boards seem to only come to a 533 Mhz FSB while the single proc I can get up to 800 Mhz FSB. So, on one hand I can have dual proc Xeon's with HT and interleaving, but on the other hand I can have one HT proc with an 800 Mhz FSB. The following are a couple of mother boards I'm currently looking at: SuperMicro: X5DA8; ASUS: p4c800; and, Intel: S875WP1-E.
What I'm looking for here is your opinions and experiences with these technologies and/or products. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.
So, I'm looking at either the Intel 7505 or 875P chipsets. Obviously there is a big difference in that one is dual Xeon processors while the other is single. I want HT. I know that for sure no matter which I end up going with. What I've found is that the dual proc boards seem to only come to a 533 Mhz FSB while the single proc I can get up to 800 Mhz FSB. So, on one hand I can have dual proc Xeon's with HT and interleaving, but on the other hand I can have one HT proc with an 800 Mhz FSB. The following are a couple of mother boards I'm currently looking at: SuperMicro: X5DA8; ASUS: p4c800; and, Intel: S875WP1-E.
What I'm looking for here is your opinions and experiences with these technologies and/or products. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.
