Dual Processor Option

This is a discussion about Dual Processor Option in the Windows Hardware category; I've got a few bucks to spare(about $60), so I've thought about setting up a VERY LOW END SMP PC. What I need to know is the lowest processor I can set up an SMP with. . . namely, can I do it with Pentium I's, which I can get for about $5 a piece, or do I have to go to Pentium II(which will of course cost more).

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I've got a few bucks to spare(about $60), so I've thought about setting up a VERY LOW END SMP PC.
 
What I need to know is the lowest processor I can set up an SMP with...namely, can I do it with Pentium I's, which I can get for about $5 a piece, or do I have to go to Pentium II(which will of course cost more).
 
And if anyone has any recomendations on a mobo that runs SIMMS(I have 20 mb of EDO that I want to use)...for that low processor end...please tell me.
 
Thanks

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A low end Pentium II will do. I don't know any dual socket 7 motherboards. Also, you need to save more than $60
 
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Roland Sound Canvis SC-55
3COM 3CR990-TX-97 with 3XP Processor 10/100 PCI Network Interface Card
Plextor Plexwriter 12/4/32
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you'd be surprised what I could find out there for cheap
 
ok...PII is what I'll need then?
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ok
 
time to get looking

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I'm 100% sure that Pentium1 233 work in duel setup and I'm sure 200 can do it as well. Just look around for some dueal socet 7 boards. I know that Tian makes one, and I think Gigabyte did (maybe not).
My friend has SMP 233 system Fast in linux.

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I found 2 K6/2 266 cpus for just under $30.
 
Would these work, or am I limited to the Intel line(which is fine..but about 20 dollars more)