I've also used and specified dual CPU systems (for server purposes mainly) although not using current generation CPUs. I'd agree with maidencaithness, it's a waste of money. If you're overloaded with cash then it will give some improvement over and above a single CPU design, but nothing like the equivalent of what you might expect by using two processors. More like one and a third.
It doesn't help that current PCB design and dual CPU support under a Microsoft based operating sytem does not fully exploit multiple CPU hardware designs.
I personally wouldn't buy such a design, but then I'm always watching the pennies. I also a big AMD CPU fan to be honest but the latest AMD dual core CPUs do seem to be rather lacklustre compared to the hyperbole in the advertising literature. If you must, then currently Intel CPUs are where the smart money goes.
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