On Thu, 15 Jul 1999, Kevin Roe wrote:
> I would like to build a small 2 processor 2 node Beowulf cluster. I
> am now trying to determine the best board and processors to use for the
> price. I am thinking now that one of the better combos is the ASUS
> P2B-DS board and 2 P-III 450 processors. My problem is how can I have a
> better chance of getting 2 processors that have the same stepping before
> I bring them home. I was planning on doing mail order from a respectable
> place (perhaps NECX or KREX) but even then there are no guarentees. It
> seems like the only way to be sure is to have a store build it for you
> which increases the price significantly. Does any one have any
> suggestions?
If you are buying very recent processors, such as P3s, I would be very
surprised if they were not the same stepping...
Gordan
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