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Discussion in 'CPU, Motherboards and Memory' started by dom da dom dom, Apr 15, 2006.

  1. dom da dom dom

    dom da dom dom Geek Trainee

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    Is it possible to add another processor to my pc to boost my GHz eg 2 1.5 GHz processors?
     
    dom da dom dom, Apr 15, 2006
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  2. Matt555

    Matt555 iMod

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    Not usually, you can often add a faster processor but to have a dual processor 'rig' requires a special motherboard. (what's your current PC specs - CPU, Motherboard Model, RAM etc?)
     
    Matt555, Apr 15, 2006
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  3. donkey42

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    a few years ago you used to be able to add a PCI card with a processor on it, this processor would then work in parallel with your existing processor, but i don't know if any are available today, will have a look and get back to you
     
    donkey42, Apr 16, 2006
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  5. Big B

    Big B HWF Godfather

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    You'll need a PCI-X slot for the above option. This is a PCI eXtended, not to be confused with the newer PCIe ---PCI Express interface.

    It may be possible to upgrade what you already have, but that depends on what motherboard you have.
     
    Big B, Apr 17, 2006
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    yes B's right, i've found another PCI-X card

    http://www.commell.com.tw/News/News/News_20050711_HS-770.htm

    i think the only other option is a multi processor MB (up to 4)
     
    donkey42, Apr 17, 2006
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