Any one tried using Athlon XP instead of Athlon MP?

[MMA]

I found out that you can use an Athlon XP instead of MP. I was just wondering if people tried this, and what MB they used.

THNX

[Any]

Why would you want to do this?

[Icarus]

Whats the differance? The MP came after the thunderbird for use in Multi Processor systems and laptops, but from what I understand is the XP is 'the next step' and has this support built it (but the MP runs cooler which is better for laptops)

Am I wrong on this and making it up?

I have an XP in my system and think it runs great (on a Soyo DragonPlus, which doesn't work very well with Windows2k but no problems running Linux...go figure!)

[MMA]

Originally posted by Any
Why would you want to do this?

Well if you would check the price of an XP 2000+ and an MP 2000+, and compare it. You'll see why i want to do that :D:D:D

But i read somehwre (i can't remember where) that you can use XP instead of MP's.

Just want to know if people done this here.

[Penrich]

:confused: Do you want to put two XPs into a dual proc mobo?

[MMA]

When i say XP, i mean Palomino Core.


a Palomino Core XP 2000+ (in scan.co.uk) is: £64.86

a Palomino Core MP 2000+ (also in scan) is: £135.36



Check that price difference out.

[Icarus]

Originally posted by Penrich
:confused: Do you want to put two XPs into a dual proc mobo? Don't quote me about the dual stuff...I'm crazy and could be completely wrong :)

I do think XPs can run dual though...

[MMA]

Originally posted by Penrich
:confused: Do you want to put two XPs into a dual proc mobo?

I wouldn't mind. I just read somehwere, there XP is basicly the same as MP. except MP is more expensive.

[Johnnie Walker]

I remeber some ppl getting the MP because it was unlocked, so you could overclock it without any mods.

[MMA]

Another question. If i do buy a dual CPU MB, can i still use one CPU and make it work?

if yes, will it work same as a normal 1 CPU MB?

[pruebens]

to answer your question, yes the XP can be made to be a MP and you CAN run to XP's on a dual mobo. I have done it but it takes some modifications to the chip (easy to do and easy to find on the net). There is a groove that needs to be filled in and that's all it takes.

However the newer Athlon's from what I understand CANNOT do this little trick.

[zmerlinz]

i run a 2000XP on my Chaintech motherboard, it seems to run okish, although it is underclocked (not my doing) and that is the only thing that bugs me

was wondering what the MP was all about and why it was damn expensive in comparison ?? :confused:

[MMA]

Originally posted by pruebens
to answer your question, yes the XP can be made to be a MP and you CAN run to XP's on a dual mobo. I have done it but it takes some modifications to the chip (easy to do and easy to find on the net). There is a groove that needs to be filled in and that's all it takes.

However the newer Athlon's from what I understand CANNOT do this little trick.

is it in anyway dangerous to the CPU's?

Will i be able to reverse the change?

What motherboard did you use?
becuase i read it also depends on the motherboard.

[Any]

Im not coppletley sure on this but isnt the MP a chip for multi processor sytems? Thats the only difference between it and the XP? So id be very suprised if you could do it out of the box.

Yes, you can run a single processor in a dual motherboard but if you want to put another in later you must get exactly(not just the speed) the same chip as your original.

Thats how ive always understood it, anyone care to correct me?

[MMA]

Originally posted by Any
Im not coppletley sure on this but isnt the MP a chip for multi processor sytems? Thats the only difference between it and the XP? So id be very suprised if you could do it out of the box.

Yes, you can run a single processor in a dual motherboard but if you want to put another in later you must get exactly(not just the speed) the same chip as your original.

Thats how ive always understood it, anyone care to correct me?


by the way, i love your aveter. It always makes me laugh :D:D

[mdwatts]

When I purchased my Asus A7M266-D and dual 1800 MP's last spring, I of course paid three times the price for the MP's as I would have for the XP's.

Back then the A7M266-D only supported MP's and now with one of the latest bios updates I could now be using the cheaper XP's instead.

Oh well... it's only money. :(

[Johnnie Walker]

Originally posted by zmerlinz
i run a 2000XP on my Chaintech motherboard, it seems to run okish, although it is underclocked (not my doing) and that is the only thing that bugs me


Is your mobo 133 mhz FSB?

[adriangoodyear]

Yeah, the athlon MP is just a processor for multiprocessor boards and laptops, it runs cooler, and yes, is more expensive than the athlon XP. the athlon XP is more widely marketed as a user-level solution in desktops (and even some laptops).
For a single processor system, any boards that support the MP processor will support the XP processor, except the new ones (2400+, 2700+, 2800+) need a bios upgrade for "most" motherboards.
the athlon XP will give you better performance in a single processor system.
:D