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    Upgrade to two Xeon Quad Core X5355's?

    Thanks for the link!! The Dell 5355 is designed as a drop-in unit for the 690 with an attached heatsink, and I presume that's what the considerable price difference is. Another concern of course is that I void the warranty if I install any hardware that hasn't come from Dell. I've seen the...
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    Upgrade to two Xeon Quad Core X5355's?

    Thanks for your reply!! Yes, I have considered that but I really don't have much building experience or the time right now to learn. If I do install another Xeon 5355, how much of a boost in processing ability will I likely see? Is anyone here running two Xeons in a workstation?
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    Upgrade to two Xeon Quad Core X5355's?

    I have a Dell Precision 690, with one Quad Core Xeon processor X5355, 2.66GHz, 2X4MB L2 Cache, 1333MHz. For most of the applications I run the processing power is more than adequate, seldom using more than @ 40%. However, there are a couple applications I use where I've noticed a 100% processor...
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    Xeon 5355 for 2D and 3D?

    I'm considering a Xeon 5355 2.66 GHz, 2X 4MB L2 1333, 4GB DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz, 256MB Quadro FX3500, 10,000RPM boot drive. I like to build games but I'm wondering if this system will be able to play them sufficiently for me to be able to judge the gaming design etc. In other words...will this...
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    Workstation options?

    I am also interested in workstation boards, but am new to building and so can't offer advice through experience. I am looking closely at the P5NT, and hoping to see some other options released soon in a full-featured workstation board that supports SLI. The tried and true Asus P5W64 WS Pro is...
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    Dual x16 PCI-E Chipsets?

    I have an interest in the Asus P5NT-WS, with it's 3 PCI Express X16 slot, supporting SLI at X8, X8, X16 or X16, X1, X16 speed. Unless I'm interpreting this incorrectly, these figures mean that SLI will run with dual X16 speed. This board also has 1 PCI-X slot. I'm not sure of the significance...
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    Crossfire/SLI/Intel question.

    Thanks guys!! I appreciate the replies!!
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    Crossfire/SLI/Intel question.

    I often read that when using an Intel processor, (e.g., Core 2Extreme, QX6700 etc) it is advisable to stay with a mobo that runs off an Intel chipset, (e.g., 975XBX2). I understand that a dual card configuration with Intel means Crossfire Radeon ATI cards and that nVidia based systems (e.g...
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    Quadro cards

    yevaud, The link to the slideshow you wanted to include isn't showing. I'm not familiar with Pro/E. Is it a 3Deditor? Truth is, I've been away from building for awhile because my puter can no longer handle the builds adequately. Photography takes most of my time now, but as soon as I get a...
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    Quadro cards

    KaOTiK, I have a few maps made with UnrealED...below is a full side view from the editor of my first map. It features large caverns and many connected movers etc. It was a huge map for it's time at 11.5 MB. One map I'm working on now is much larger again at 38 MB, without lighting, paths and...
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    Quadro cards

    KaOTik, Yes, I am fairly new to 3D modelling, but I'm hoping that whatever system I end up with, I'll be able to learn and grow in experience over time. I am concerned that I'll be limited by gear. I understand what you are saying and appreciate that a Quadro for me at this time is probably...
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    Quadro cards

    ND, I have not been able to find a link to a Canadian outlet for refurbished systems. I'll be phoning Dell Canada for some info. Hopefully Dell Canada has similar offerings. The added duty bring stuff in from the US usually makes any deal less attractive. There is often shipping charges, the...
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    Quadro cards

    ND, I checked for the 690 and found the following: * 2nd processor, Dual Core Xeon 5080, 3.73 Ghz., 2x2MB L2, 1066 Mhz, 690 cust install for $1690.00 Cdn * Xeon 5160 3.00 Ghz, 1333 Fsb, 690, for $1609.00 * Dual Core Xeon 5150 2.66 Ghz., 4MB L2, 1333Mhz Dell Precision 690 cust...
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    NEC LCD2690

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm about to purchase a 2690, but I'm going with Colour Eyes Display Pro and DPT94/w calibrator from Integrated Colour Corp. Nec does not support this software...
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    Quadro cards

    Lix, I am aware of the softmoding option, but don't know anything about it. I'll look further into it. Thanks!! ================================================================= ND, I have looked at the spects and yes, the 3500 looks to be a better way to go. Ebay...I would be very...
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