Could 2 pcs work in SLI for example?

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I dont know much about pcs, but i was just thinking, with 2 graphics cards being linked to share load, would it be possible to link to motherboards/cpus/ram.. to make a double speed pc?

Would be pretty interesting i think!

Ignore me if its ridiculous lol
 
This is a bit like cluster computing is it not?

One has many machines and then one links them with one machine that delegates tasks. (Although cluster computing would generally use more than two computers, and it would be for computational tasks, not games, etc.).

Angus Higgins
 
Angus-Higgins said:
This is a bit like cluster computing is it not?

One has many machines and then one links them with one machine that delegates tasks. (Although cluster computing would generally use more than two computers, and it would be for computational tasks, not games, etc.).

Angus Higgins
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Can you please not sign your posts

Ross 1234
 
Ross1234 said:
Can you please not sign your posts

Ross 1234
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Again, grammar is not your best point. Could you please use it correctly?

I will continue to sign my posts until I decide not to, or I am told by the moderators or administrators not to.

(Have you got those images yet from your book, or has the camera not charged yet?)

Angus Higgins
 
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Why not?

Jonathan
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Good point, cant see anything about it in a quick skim read of the rules. I feel a sparticus moment coming on here...

Or is this some kind of personal argument?

Oh and sorry for the rude interuption to the original topic.

PK!
 
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Ross1234 said:
i just see no point since his name is on the side anyway.
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Without wanting to take this thread further off topic, I wish to suggest that you simply search for posts by me about signing off replies. I have typed around a thousand words on the matter, and it would be more efficient if you go and read those replies than if you argue on this interesting thread, dragging it further off topic.

I apologise for going off topic so much.

Angus Higgins
 
Yes it can be done, there's a very interesting article about it somewhere on the web (read it ages ago). It's the basis of modern day supercomputers.

MilanoChris.
 
misterPK said:
You can get dual proccessor boards already, mainly used in servers I think.

PK!
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Tyan are the main manufacturer of multi-CPU motherboards I believe, certainly at the lower end anyway.

There was a member on here who had what he called a Rendiathon which was several PCs linked together for rendering 3D images. Distributed computing projects are a form of this I suppose. :)
 
even adobe premiere pro allows you to use multiple machines to render video, i think 3ds max does too..

it's quite simple really, i even did it with a graphics card and a comp for my final degree project..

edit - though most high end cluster systems use very high bandwidth connections between them to stop the data transfer slowing down the system, theres a protocol called MPI or message Passing Interface that is widely used for cluster situations. If you have a google for xbox cluster you'll see that it's even possible with things like that.

Matzhouse
 
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As a few have already mentioned, cluster computing is probably the closest to what you're describing. Using very fast networks to link a load of computer components together to share the processing. This is how a lot of supercomputers are made.
 
Start saving your pennies and buy one of these Tyan T-650G QX

40 cores in a case! ...then fill all them empty slots with ClearSpeed 96-core coprocessor cards!

You might have to sell your town to get one like that mind you! ;)

Kind regards,

Strongbow
 
Strongbow said:
Start saving your pennies and buy one of these Tyan T-650G QX

40 cores in a case! ...then fill all them empty slots with ClearSpeed 96-core coprocessor cards!

You might have to sell your town to get one like that mind you! ;)

Kind regards,

Strongbow
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imagine encoding a film on that.... :eek:

Phil J
 
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