Will gcc (or whatever compiler you are using) split among the processor cores? Perhaps more cores is not optimal - perhaps a high frequency core 2 duo with a large cache is better? Eric On Fri, Jan 1, 2010 at 8:15 PM, Stephen wrote: > well i see where youa re going, and i think there is a path for you > > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182211&cm_re=X8SIL-_-13-182-211-_-Product > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813182212&cm_re=X8SIL-_-13-182-212-_-Product > > the f looks like it has more features in it. be warned Supermicro is > Very serious with their memory compatibility. but they have a good > range of Linux compatibility > > http://www.supermicro.com/support/resources/OS/C7_X8.cfm > > And they have 1u down to 200/280 W that will run the lower power i5 > instead of the i7 and HP uses that same CPU in a 400W psu based > server. so your doing fin with a decent quality 350-400w psu im sure. > > inside something like the thermaltake lanbox. (good thermal cooling > and quiet, can take a std ATX power supply and at least 2 hdd easily > as well as up to 2 5.25 bays (for more HDD's if you want em), hard to > build in but nice once done. portable small and quiet. > > and it may not be as cheap as an AMD but it will crunch numbers like > you wouldn't believe > > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117226 > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss > -- Eric Cope http://cope-et-al.com