Chip that AMD makes for dual processor machines is the Athlon MP. Fastest version currently available is MP 2000+ --note that this does *not* mean a clock speed of 2000 MHz, actual clock speed is in fact 1667 MHz. Retail price as of 4/15/02 $252 apiece.

SpecINT2000=662, SpecFP2000=596 Details on pricing and benchmarking

Current dual-capable boards include:

Tyan Thunder K7 S2462 AMD760-MP chip set, PC2100 DDR SDRAM, 266 MHZ FSB, SCSI and network optional. Best choice for 1U systems.
Tyan Tiger MPX S2466 AMD760-MPX chip set, PC2100 DDR SDRAM, 266 MHZ FSB,network optional.
Tyan Tiger MP S2460 AMD760-MPX chip set, PC2100 DDR SDRAM, 266 MHZ FSB.

ASUS A7M266-D
MSI K7D Master-L, MS-6501
General information on AMD Motherboards

Current status of our vendors:

Linux Networx: Qualified to ship 2U Athlon

Atipa: Makes 1U and 2U Athlon, we recommend only the 2U at this time because of thermal considerations

Racksaver: Ships 1U dual Athlon.--we recommend to buy at this time only if buying only one hdd, because of thermal considerations.

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