Dual proc geeks - recommend me a MB

[makntraks]

I am awaiting delivery of 2 MP 1800 cpus and trying to make a decision on a MB... Read several reviews - Tyan/ASUS and others but looks like there are pro's and con's to them....

Any help/commets and/or real life experience appreciated!

makntraks

[indolikaa]

I recommend a motherboard with 2 CPU sockets.

[makntraks]

I recommend a motherboard with 2 CPU sockets.

Nice one smart ass
Now get back to work....

makntraks

[indolikaa]

And I also recommend the Asus A7M266-D mainboard, if you can still find one.

I never used one myself, but two clients of mine do, and they swear by them.

[makntraks]

And I also recommend the Asus A7M266-D mainboard, if you can still find one.

I never used one myself, but two clients of mine do, and they swear by them.

That was the one I found to be the most stable...
The guy I'm getting the procs from will sell the board as well for an additional chunk of change, but I was looking for something "newer"...

Appreciate the input Indo,
makntraks

[studtrooper]

Athlon MP mobos are pretty much done for. If you can spring it, I would highly consider a Opteron or a Xeon board that has Nocona support. The www.2cpu.com forums are the place to go to find out what's right for you.

[ViRaL1]

SuperMicro has a wide variety of Dual CPU boards. They're a bit pricey from what I remember though, but they offer a lot of features.

[rallynavvie]

Since he's got 2 1800s in the mail I doubt he'll change his mind and septuple his budget on the latest SMP gear

My vote is for the Tyan 2466 (the 4M revision). It's like the 2460 I have but without any of the ATX power woes.

[makntraks]

Dualies on the way and so is my brand spanking new Tyan...

Thanks for the advice!

makntraks

[rallynavvie]

Which one did you get new? They must still be making the 2466?

That's cool, just be sure to save all your receipts and your board box. Tyan has a fantastic warranty. When I RMA'd my 2460 I got a new one back in a week.