Thanks, I didn't realize... How much is the difference in price between the low-power units (55W?) and the normal ones?Quote:
Originally Posted by David
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Thanks, I didn't realize... How much is the difference in price between the low-power units (55W?) and the normal ones?Quote:
Originally Posted by David
It's about $700 for a 244 Opteron HE atm, I think. Once Armari have tested a ZMAXdp with full power 250s, we'll get a second look (if it works!).
Rys
Hi,
Great preview! I can't believe we've been waiting so long for this machine to finally see the light of day! If you do get a chance to do a follow-up review, can you check to see how hot the hard disks run with the system under load? I think in a case this compact, with a RAID-0 configuration being used in a workstation role, HDD stability is a big issue...Quote:
Originally Posted by Rys
BTW, I forgot to ask, did you guys have a chance to find out from the fine folks over at Iwill whether the ZMAXdp will support dual-core Opterons? :D
dual dual-core opterons.. hmmm toasty :D
I thought the whole point of dual core Opterons etc was that they would work as a replacement for single core processors without a mobo/chipset change. I think all you'll need is a BIOS update and a lot of cash to get dual core Opterons working :D.Quote:
Originally Posted by spikegifted
Dual core Opteron's heat output is meant to be under 95 Watts according to AMD :rockon:.Quote:
Originally Posted by Stoo
Exactly... I've heard this 'all you need is a BIOS update' many times before and guess what, some mobo makers don't do that. :mad: Also, may be I've had bad experiences with Intel, but 'improved architecture' usually means new chipset. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by turkster
Well I suppose it makes more sense to the Mobo manufacturers to force you to buy a new mobo for dual core :(.Quote:
Originally Posted by spikegifted
Well intel have made more socket changes than ive had hot dinners so dont go by intel as a referance for AMD!
"Slot chips the future anyone? Oh, 6 months later, Sockets are the future!!"
(mind you amd did that too, but i never bought a slotter)
Butuz