Subject: Summary: Fastest Intel/Amd Double Processor machine for MD

From: "Gusev, Vladimir" <[email-masked]>
Date: Mon, 4 Feb 2002 10:24:54 -0500

Initial question:
> Hello,
> I am seeking information about assembling/buying a complete linux Intel or
> AMD-based system (double processor) that would be fastest at current
> standards (for Intel, I guess 2.2 GHz, 0.13 micron processor is
mandatory).
> Please let me know about available options - complete systems, parts,
> overclocking experiences etc, as well as benchmarks. This is to run an MD
> codes such as for example Gromacs to model protein confirmations.The
replies
> will be summarized. Thank you.
>
> Vladimir

Replies:
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It looks like a double Athlon MP system is faster than Pentium 4 for raw
calculations. Pentium 4 is still faster for multimedia, but I think that
does not concern you. The hard disk data transfer rate is a problem. I am
building a system like that with a FastTrak100 TX4 quad IDE controller and
four ATA100 20 GB drives. In several reviews I saw rates close to the limit
of the 66 MHz PCI bus. I am also going to use the ASUS A7M266-D motherboard
which allows for use of up to 2GB of unbuffered memory. Iam going to use the
"True CAS2" (2-2-2) memory rather than standard CAS2 (2-3-3) RAM. The other
two motherboards on the market, Tyan S2466 and MSI MS-6510 require
registered memory.

Slawomir Janicki
[email-masked]
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Carla ([email-masked])
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From: Proton Computers [mailto:[email-masked]]
> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 11:27 PM
> To: Gusev, Vladimir
> Subject: Re: Fastest Intel/Amd Double Processor machine for MD
>
> Hi,
>
> Here's an example system that I could put together for you.
>
> -Asus A7M266D Motherboard
> - (2) AthlonXP 2000+
> -512mb Registered ECC DDR Memory
> -Maxtor 60gig ATA133/7200rpm HD
> -Gainward Geforce2 MX 32mb AGP Card
> -Intel Pro 100S NIC
> -Sony 52X CDROM
> -Sony Floppy Drive
> -Inwin Q500 Full Tower
> -Enermax 450w PSU
>
> $1675.00
>
> The price includes my unlocking the CPU's, finding the highest stable
> overclocked speed, and testing for 24hrs. (at least). I included $50.00 in
> the budget for CPU Coolers, but would probably test a few different units
> out on the system, let you know the results, then you could decide what
you
> wanted to go with.
>
> Anyway, if you want a smaller case, a more powerful PSU, a larger hard
> drive, exhaust and intake fans put on the sides and top of the case, etc.
> It's no problem.
>
> Thanks, Ned
>
> Proton Computers
>
> Phone: 847-295-1645
> Web: http://protoncomputers.com
>
 
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