is there a way to connect 2 computers to double the proceccing power?

Question

i am intrested in weather modeling

Answer 1

Yes, it's called clustering. UNIX/Linux can do it very well, but it's much more dificult in windows.

Answer 2

I do not think this would be a good idea. You would have to know a lot to be able to do this. My suggestion get Intel Core Duo like person above said. Or one other options:

First:
On the more powerful computer, put the other computer under remote application control. Then you can command and do things on the other computer. The stronger computer(controller) will not take a lot of stress because all the processing is done on the other computer. So you can do things on the stronger computer and on the other one both on computer. But you need XP Pro. for this.

Answer 3

I know this doesn't help your question, but Intel has a new quad core that would kick a. If you want system process power, that's were you would go. If your looking for a better gaming experience and have the money, go with a ati crossfire motherboard. I do know they sell motherboards that can be connected together, but that again would cost money and time. As for putting two random computers you have together, download and install "Linux" as your operating system. I wont explain further how to connect the boards if using Linux in case you decide not to, but if you do, go to the correct forum and post.

Answer 4

theres none. that is the purpose of the manufacturers of commecial PC's. it has to run on its own. you can connect it with several computer but you cannot "over clock" it or double the speed when connected. unless if you know how to overclock your processor but it is not recommended as this will fry your system.

better yet, upgrade your pc to dual core which, i heard, is much faster but still, it will run with the same speed even if connected with other computers.

Answer 5

no