Building a Small Cluster - Up to Date Guide Needed

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Building a small cluster using older Pentium IV computers can be a viable project, though it's important to note that modern alternatives may offer better performance and energy efficiency. Current guides for setting up clusters are scarce, particularly those that are accessible to non-technical users. The concept of master and slave nodes is relevant, and it is possible to connect four or five older computers into a cluster. However, the efficiency of such a setup may not justify the effort, as a single new PC could outperform the cluster in speed and energy consumption. For additional resources, the Seti@Home project and its community websites may provide useful information, although they may not be updated for current technologies.
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Hey people!

I am interested in building a small cluster. At this lab I work for, we have a bunch of Pentium IV 1GB RAM computers we no longer use. To retain them from uselessness, we are thinking of the possibility of building a small cluster. I have read a few guides, but most are over 10 years old.

My question is: is there any up to date guide that is not completely technical? I have read about master and slave nodes. Is there any way to connect a few (four or five) of our computers to this cluster?

Thanks in advance.
 
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I've built farms in the past when I was involved in the Seti @ Home project. There are loads of info from those folks setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu . If you go to some of the user website they have the most info. At least they did. Not done S@H in many years.

Generally, with PCs that old, one new PC will do more and faster, using less energy.
 
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