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P.V.Anthony wrote: |
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> Barry Walsh wrote: |
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>> P.V.Anthony wrote: |
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>>> Hi, |
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>>> What is the difference between "Athlon 64" and "Athlon 64 FX"? |
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>>> Does it really matter? I am using this on a nfs server. |
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>>> Please advise or point me to some links. |
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>>> P.V.Anthony |
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>> The FX has it's multiplier unlocked, for which you pay quite a |
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>> premium. The latest FX-60 is also dual core. |
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> Thanks for replying. |
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> Sorry, but what does this multiplier do? |
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> Will it make the nfs server have better throughput on the Ethernet? |
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> P.V.Anthony |
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Bus speed times the multiplier gives the end CPU speed. i.e 200MHz by a |
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multiplier of 11 gives 2.2Ghz total. I can't imagine this would have any |
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real world improvement on your ethernet throughput. |
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