A question about processors?

Question

There are certain computer systems which use more than 1 processor.
In every desktop pc there is only one processor.
So the Question is can I attach more than 1 processor to a single PC and acquire the power of two processors simultaneously
(eg. one p4 3.2 ghz chip and another p4 3.0 ghz chip)

Answer 1

Dear,

Multi processor Intel Motherboards are available at the markets. Kindly get that one to do so.There u can use it as u mentioned.


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Answer 2

If you're asking this question, YOU will not do it.

The only way to do this is to create a linux cluster - then you can use the power of two computers as one.

Otherwise, your computer would have to have a socket for a second CPU - and they didn't make ANY Pentium 4 systems dual CPU capable - only Pentium 4 XEONs - and you almost certainly don't have a xeon - they were only sold in servers.

You could replace your mainboard with a different one (assuming your case isn't proprietary, like most Dells, HPs, Gateways, Lenovo/IBMs, (Brand Names), etc. And if you did replace the mainboard, you'd have to get a Dual Core CPU which is essentially a second processor in the same chip. Or get a server board that supports multiple XEON processors.

Basically, if there was a realistic chance of you doing this without buying a new computer, you wouldn't be asking this question - you'd know how to do it.

Answer 3

there many motherboard are available in the market that are enable to use 2 processors. In simple motherboard you can't use 2 processor. A new technology had come that is known as dual core. these type processor have 2 core in single die. this can give you performance of double in single processor. today in markets intel's dual core processor are available & it requires newer motherboard.
you can attach 2 processor in a single pc but you should have buy first new motherboard which have 2 slots for processor.

Answer 4

Not in a normal PC. In servers, there can be more than 1 CPU. Also uou can buy dual core CPU, which has 2 processor in a package. For intel, it is pentium D and Core 2 duo. AMD also has dual core CPU but I am not too familiar, You need to check the motherboard whether it is competible to dual core CPUs.

Answer 5

Intel's Dual-Core technologies is the only thing I'm aware of and that takes a special motherboard, along with a bigger power supply, to accept the Intel cpu. I do remember NT having configuration setups for special motherboards with 2 cpu, to run 3D video processes, but I also remember those setups developed crashes and were eventually abandoned.

Answer 6

You could buy a dual core processor, if your motherboard supports it, or you could buy a PCI Expansion card that allows you to add another processor and in some cases even more ram.

Answer 7

best answer,

dear member,
u r asking about 2 processors but ur whole question is depend on ur mother board , it should be Dual the 2 in 1 means "2 processors in one cpu" just take a look

thankU

Answer 8

Just buy a dual core save the hassle