[gmx-users] About 8 core CPUs platform

[Tiago Marques]

On Mon, Dec 29, 2008 at 4:48 AM, li ming <mingli1986 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi!!!
>
> I have a question about computing platform. My primary idea is as
> follows...
>
> Could I install two Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs (each with  4  cores , such as
> Core 2 Q9500) in one main board, just like a PC? It is appropriate  for
> computer simulation?  What about  its computing stability?
>

There are no dual-socket motherboards for Core 2 Duo, you will have to stay
with one, or buy two Xeons. While your at it, go for an Opteron "Shangai"
instead.

Best regards,
                                    Tiago Marques


>
> We choose VMD to visualize the result of the molecular dynamics simulation.
> What display card can be used well in Fedora 8 Linux?
>
> Is there any additional advice to me for disposing computing platform?
>
> Thanks a lot!!!
>
>         Ming Li
>         Dec.29th,08
>
>
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