A 1,000-processor computer for $100K?

It's only research, not practical for normal use: Nowhere in the article does it state any data regarding performance. These FPGA's could be the equal of a Z80 processor running at 1 MHz for all you know and then there are issues such as bus contention, the memory bus on a 1000 CPU system would make rush hour in LA look about as empty as death valley.; Posted by: balsover Posted on: 02/24/06 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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I could use a few of these Nigel Johnstone | 02/24/06

Mr. Roboto | 02/24/06

no, but how about.... woot! | 02/24/06

Not just gaming thunderdome1 | 02/24/06

Gaming SC-man | 02/27/06

The point still stands (nt) thunderdome1 | 02/28/06

Relax big fella... Artstar | 02/24/06

Do you know anything? balsover | 02/25/06

I love innovation... tarry.singh@... | 02/24/06

not yet balsover | 02/25/06

A better description Mr. Big | 02/24/06

Thanks for the links balsover | 02/25/06

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