Hi Stefan, The primart difference between the P3 and the ZEON is the Cache. As some else suggested, the XEON comes with a larger cache. The cache most commomly seen on the XEON is 2M verses the 512k of the P3, and I assume the advantages of this is clear.
The second area that make the XEON the preffered processor is the construction. As the XEON is designed specifically for servers, the thermal characteristics as well as the reliablity are far superior to that of the PIII or P4. All in all, the XEON is the better investment for a system that is expected to carry a large load for prolonged periods. But make sure to choose a quality server mother board and please don't even consider trying to use Pro as an OS "It would be a waste". Good luck. Bull's_Eye _______________________________________________ To unsubscribe, edit your list preferences, or view the list archives, please visit: http://list.valvesoftware.com/mailman/listinfo/hlds_linux
