I've been thinking about the next computer I'm going to build for myself, and realizing how little spare cash i have after paying rent, buying food, beer etc (none ) I've been wondering how im going to keep my computer reasonable up to date over the next few years. I think the best way to do this is to get a motherboard with as many processor & RAM sockets on it as i can find... and start off with one CPU and 1 or 2 GB's of RAM and add to it as i can afford to do so. So as my computer gets older, i can just shove an extra CPU in it (with 2 or 4 cores ). This idea assumes a few things 1. You Don't have to have a CPU in every socket available 2. You can have CPU's with different clock speeds in the same motherboard Any suggestions for motherboards (AMD) with lots of sockets?
I AGREE. Just take a look at these bad boys they're just so damn sexy! Dual socket Motherboards - PriceGrabber.com This is my favorite... body wise:
first i'd like to say "i don't know" however, a while ago i saw a PCI card with all the components of a PC actually on the card (CPU, RAM slots etc. etc) to upgrade an existing system, but, i can't actually find it now i think it was originally designed to upgrade crap system, i know that not what you were asking, but, it would certainly give performance a boost Edit: this Tyan board says it supports up to 4 CPUs
But then, 4 socket boards typically lack AGP, or more recently a PCIe x16 slot, and they start at around $600-700 and just go up. Plus, you'll need to invest in the higher-end Xeon or Opterons that are set to do more than 2-way SMP. Additionally, you'll need an OS that will support 4-CPU's. If multi-core, then, you'll need Windows Server if you stick with the Microsoft route. There's a 4-way SMP Opteron board at Newegg that runs $770 new. The cheapest 8000 series LGA1207 Opterons run about $550 each. Personally, while I'd love to have it, it's kinda cost-prohibitive, and I suspect you're in the same boat.
Since when have i ever been stuck in the windows route? Desktop: Linux Laptop (new): Linux Laptop (old): Linux Router (WRT54G): Linux PDA (Sharp zaurus sl-5500): Linux XBox: Linux Ipod: Working on it If i can get it shipped from America then i should be able to save a small fortune with the current exchange rate. I'm looking to be working 5-7 days a week during the summer months (no college ) and with next to no real costs as i will be moving back in with my parents :/, so £4 a day bus fare + cigarettes and iron brew. The best wage i can get is £6.90/hour [~$13.80], but it will most likely be £5 to £6/hour [$10 to $12 / hour]. So in 4 weeks (working 5 days/week 8 hours/day assuming £5.50) i can earn 5x8x4x5.5 = £880 ($1740) and have 880-20x10 = £660 ($1320) to save if i spend £10 ($20) a day. Even taking into account the higher [rip off Britain] part prices in the UK i think i can build something impressive. If i can do that for 3 months then i will have £1980 to spend ($3960).... of course this is very optimistic, as i doubt i will work 5 days a week for 3 months or stick to £10 a day
