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To: wanna_bmw who wrote (158813)2/14/2002 5:50:30 PM
From: ptanner  Read Replies (2) of 186894
 
wbmw, re: "Apparently, it's pretty easy to destroy the core of the ceramic package."

I will be a little more careful!

re: "I seriously doubt that the MP silicon is at all different from the XP silicon. What could there possibly be, then, that would prohibit DP capability in "some" of the XP units, but not all. Haven't tests shown that you can use the Athlon XP in dual CPU systems?"

Based on what I gave read the only difference is that MP will work in 2P but XP only might work in 2P. From web articles, it seems most XPs work. However, the premium for MP processors is only $50 (list) and if you really need a 2P system this would be a small price. I tried unsuccessfully to find some definitive answers at AMD's web site on the XP vs MP (other than the official 2P support).

re: "If someone is going to complain about Intel selling their mobile CPUs for a premium, maybe they ought to investigate whether AMD has any right to sell the Athlon MP for a premium over the Athlon XP."

I know this wasn't directed at me... but what is wrong with selling something for a premium even if the only difference is a label and perhaps enabling/not disabling a feature like PowerNow or Speedstep? AMD sell's its mobile Duron and Athlon chips for a premium.

-PT
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