Re: [Xen-devel] Intel hardware

[Ronald G Minnich <rminnich@xxxxxxxx>]

Randy Thelen wrote:
> SDavies wrote:
>
> > I want to run Xen 3.0 with unmodified guests so I know I need an  
> > Intel chip
> > with virtualisation technology.  Does anyone have any  recommendations 
> > on the
> > chips/motherboards etc... to use?
>
> The Intel Pentium D 920 or better (930 or 940) do very well.  They  are 
> dual-core, large cache, high speed, 64 bit capable processors  that 
> support Intel's VT technology.
> These plug in to several boards.  We used the Intel 955XBK:
>
> http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/d955xbk/index.htm
>
> This board and processor combination spec'd out quite well and  
> performed as expected without any issues.  We didn't over clock it,  we 
> just wanted straight functionality and it delivered.
sounds good, is there a comparable AMD experience anyone has had?

ron

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