Re: Dual CPU's and Debian Linux
Daniel Quinlan <quinlan@pathname.com> writes:
>> Make sure you get 256K or 512K of pipeline-burst cache.
Dale Martin writes:
> The cache is in the PPro chip. [...]
I was speaking of Pentiums. Pentium machines can come with a variety
of cache types.
> The 512K 200MHz parts are about $1000 apiece, so unless you have NO
> budget, most people aren't going to buy these. I have heard there
> are 200MHz 1M cache chips available somewhere - I've never seen them
> on the market though.
For most applications, 512K cache Pentium Pros are not worth the
money. It's only about a 7% increase for single CPU machines.
Probably 10% or so for two, but I haven't tested it yet.
Dan
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