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Dual Processor Vs. Single Processor - Need Advice!
I need advice on which setup would be better for a Linux web/ftp
server with PHP and MySQL services also installed. I am currently using an old PC with the following specs: Pentium II 350MHz 512MB PC133 RAM 20GB IDE Hard Disk And I have an old Compaq Proliant server with the following specs: 2 Pentium Pros @ 200MHz each 256MB EDO RAM 2 9.1GB SCSI Hard Disks (considering using RAID for speed) I am currently using the single processor system as my server, but do notice that it sometimes lags when more than 1 person is requesting web pages from it. My question is, will the dual-processor server outperform the current server? (Taking into consideration using RAID on it...) I am only using it for the purpose mentioned above. TIA Rob |
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Really depends on a few factors. Both processor types are 32-bit, no
difference, but since one is dual-procing it adds up to 400MHz. 50MHz more than the 350MHz System. On top of that, individual processors can be allocated to specific tasks. EDO vs. PC133, though is where the single-proc computer has the edge, not to mention quantity of RAM. SCSI always ran faster than PATA (parallel ATA/IDE), and RAID might give the Dual-proc the winning edge. Here's an idea: set up the web server on the dual-proc comp and have that one use only text, no GUI. Also set up to network with the PII 350 and have the PII design all the webpages and send files to the dual-proc server. Thanks for the reply. Im going to go with your advice and change to the dual processor machine. I'm going to look around and see if I can upgrade the RAM as well.... Thanks Again Rob |
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