Can you build a computer with multiple CPUs?

Modern desktop PCs can have a single chip with as many as 12 processing cores. Each core can complete a task independently of the other. Using multiple processors in a computer has as much to do with the software as it does with the hardware.

Can all motherboards fit all CPUs?

CPUs are typically optimized to work with one type of memory or the other, and you cannot mix them on a motherboard since they require completely different sockets.

Is it possible to use multiple CPUs in a PC?

While it is quite uncommon on consumer motherboards, server PCs and those used to run VMs still often used multiple CPUs. While theoretically it would be possible to use multiple CPUs in a consumer gaming (or otherwise) PC, finding a motherboard that actually supports it would be near impossible.

How do I connect multiple CPUs to a single motherboard?

Every one is hitting on the motherboard that supports multiple CPUs. A simpler, but less powerful solution is to network a bunch of smaller motherboard CPU combos together. If your interprocess communications is network based, your set. If not, you can look at some distributed process space options like MOSIX or Scyld.

Do I need a dual CPU motherboard for my computer?

Usually, server or workstation motherboards support multiple CPUs. For consumer usage, I don’t think there will be a requirement to have such a computer. Purchase a Motherboard that has Dual CPU Socket. However this kind of setup is recommended for workstations.

How do hyper-threading and multi-core CPUs add processing power to computers?

Before hyper-threading and multi-core CPUs came around, people attempted to add additional processing power to computers by adding additional CPUs. This requires a motherboard with multiple CPU sockets. The motherboard also needs additional hardware to connect those CPU sockets to the RAM and other resources.