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Subject: Re: AMD Athlon MP & Tyan Thunder K7
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They are generally available, but I don't know of anyone using one as of
yet, and most certainly not with FreeBSD.  I'd assume the follow (or are
atleast compatible with) the Intel MP/SMP spec.

Thats what they seem to be anyway, like I said haven't eseen one in
action yet, though I'm seriously considering dropping down the money for
one soon.

Richard B Mahoney wrote:
> 
> Dear Readers,
> 
> I was wondering whether AMD's Dual Athlon MP & Tyan's
> Thunder K7 are generally available. And, if they are,
> whether anyone has successfully used them with
> 4.3-RELEASE.
> 
> I have read the docs at:
> 
>  ftp://ftp.tyan.com/manuals/thunder/m_s2462_100.pdf
> 
>  http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/server/athlon/760mpwp.pdf
> 
>  http://www.amd.com/products/cpg/athlon/techdocs/pdf/24685.pdf
> 
> Also useful was a review of this combination at:
> 
>  http://accelenation.com/?doc=2&page=1
> 
> In all, this combination seems well-suited for a high-end
> workstation, especially for those on a tightish budget.
> 
> Any experiences with the above?
> 
>  Many regards,
> 
>   Richard Mahoney
> 
> 
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