i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have only
1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
processors. what should i do???

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Jane

Jane
Sat Feb 10 19:00:02 CST 2007

Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
Usage History?

--
Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
"Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>only
> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> processors. what should i do???
>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Sat Feb 10 19:14:52 CST 2007

You may need to install a system driver, or a BIOS update. Start with your
mobo mfg and grab the latest BIOS for your mobo. Then check that you have
the latest available drivers. Finally, there are also drivers on the AMD
site. Also, just to be clear - not all AMD64 processors are dual core.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>only
> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> processors. what should i do???
>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by NuTCrAcKeR

NuTCrAcKeR
Sat Feb 10 20:20:59 CST 2007


"Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>only
> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> processors. what should i do???
>

you might consider becoming Harikrishna. They largely shun technology, and
as a devotee, would not have to deal with such mind bending problems.



Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by lewesian

lewesian
Sun Feb 11 03:20:31 CST 2007

On Feb 11, 2:20 am, "NuTCrAcKeR" <nutcrac...@internationalhacker.org>
wrote:
> "Aashik" <Aas...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>
> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>
> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
> >only
> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> > processors. what should i do???
>
> you might consider becoming Harikrishna. They largely shun technology, and
> as a devotee, would not have to deal with such mind bending problems.

I think this is eminently the most sensible reply to a topic that I
have read here for a while.


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Aashik

Aashik
Sun Feb 11 06:26:00 CST 2007

nope only one core is thier

"Jane C" wrote:

> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
> Usage History?
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
> >only
> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> > processors. what should i do???
> >
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Aashik

Aashik
Sun Feb 11 06:32:00 CST 2007

asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
their any other way besides this

"Jane C" wrote:

> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
> Usage History?
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
> >only
> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> > processors. what should i do???
> >
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by stilup

stilup
Sun Feb 11 10:13:00 CST 2007

look in device manager under processors and there should be 2.

"Jane C" wrote:

> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
> Usage History?
>
> --
> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
> >only
> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> > processors. what should i do???
> >
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Dennis

Dennis
Sun Feb 11 10:31:17 CST 2007

Aashik:
I'm running Asus NF4 motherboards with AMD 4400x2 processors. I'm
using the drivers installed during the Vista installation without any
problems on 2 systems. There are 2 processors listed in device manager. What
series AMD64 processor and motherboard are you using. Have a great day.

--
Dennis Pack
XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
Office2007
"Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9085F7AB-3CD3-4792-B506-A3497EBCC066@microsoft.com...
> asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
> their any other way besides this
>
> "Jane C" wrote:
>
>> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under
>> CPU
>> Usage History?
>>
>> --
>> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>> >only
>> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>> > processors. what should i do???
>> >
>>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Theo

Theo
Sun Feb 11 16:20:55 CST 2007

And exactly which hole around Chicago did you crawl out of?

Bigots are not welcome here!!!


NuTCrAcKeR wrote:
> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>> only
>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>> processors. what should i do???
>>
>
> you might consider becoming Harikrishna. They largely shun technology, and
> as a devotee, would not have to deal with such mind bending problems.
>
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Theo

Theo
Sun Feb 11 16:23:02 CST 2007

And you apparently want to associate with the previous ingrate!

Bigots are not welcome here!!!!


lewesian wrote:
> On Feb 11, 2:20 am, "NuTCrAcKeR" <nutcrac...@internationalhacker.org>
> wrote:
>> "Aashik" <Aas...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>>
>>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>>> only
>>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>>> processors. what should i do???
>> you might consider becoming Harikrishna. They largely shun technology, and
>> as a devotee, would not have to deal with such mind bending problems.
>
> I think this is eminently the most sensible reply to a topic that I
> have read here for a while.
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Theo

Theo
Sun Feb 11 16:26:30 CST 2007

Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
information it receives from your motherboard.

The problem is with your motherboard.

Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?

When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
dual core CPU present.




Aashik wrote:
> asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
> their any other way besides this
>
> "Jane C" wrote:
>
>> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
>> Usage History?
>>
>> --
>> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>>> only
>>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>>> processors. what should i do???
>>>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Aashik

Aashik
Mon Feb 12 06:11:01 CST 2007

amd atlon64 processor 3200. The thing is the drivers which asus motherboards
provide inst compatible with vista.


"Dennis Pack" wrote:

> Aashik:
> I'm running Asus NF4 motherboards with AMD 4400x2 processors. I'm
> using the drivers installed during the Vista installation without any
> problems on 2 systems. There are 2 processors listed in device manager. What
> series AMD64 processor and motherboard are you using. Have a great day.
>
> --
> Dennis Pack
> XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
> Office2007
> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9085F7AB-3CD3-4792-B506-A3497EBCC066@microsoft.com...
> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
> > their any other way besides this
> >
> > "Jane C" wrote:
> >
> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under
> >> CPU
> >> Usage History?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
> >> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
> >> >only
> >> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> >> > processors. what should i do???
> >> >
> >>
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Aashik

Aashik
Mon Feb 12 06:14:01 CST 2007

how do you upgrade the BIOS

"Theo" wrote:

> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
> information it receives from your motherboard.
>
> The problem is with your motherboard.
>
> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
>
> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
> dual core CPU present.
>
>
>
>
> Aashik wrote:
> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
> > their any other way besides this
> >
> > "Jane C" wrote:
> >
> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
> >> Usage History?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
> >>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
> >>> only
> >>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> >>> processors. what should i do???
> >>>
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Theo

Theo
Mon Feb 12 06:20:39 CST 2007

What is this about? Do you have a 3200+ or do you have a 4400+?

Aashik wrote:
> amd atlon64 processor 3200. The thing is the drivers which asus motherboards
> provide inst compatible with vista.
>
>
> "Dennis Pack" wrote:
>
>> Aashik:
>> I'm running Asus NF4 motherboards with AMD 4400x2 processors. I'm
>> using the drivers installed during the Vista installation without any
>> problems on 2 systems. There are 2 processors listed in device manager. What
>> series AMD64 processor and motherboard are you using. Have a great day.
>>
>> --
>> Dennis Pack
>> XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
>> Office2007
>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9085F7AB-3CD3-4792-B506-A3497EBCC066@microsoft.com...
>>> asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
>>> their any other way besides this
>>>
>>> "Jane C" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under
>>>> CPU
>>>> Usage History?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>>>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>>>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>>>>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>>>>> only
>>>>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>>>>> processors. what should i do???
>>>>>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Theo

Theo
Mon Feb 12 06:23:47 CST 2007

There is a section in your user's manual that will give you
instructions on how to update the BIOS. The reason you need
to read what's in the user's manual is to ensure you use the
correct updating program and correct procedure. If you
don't have a manual, then download the .PDF file from the
Asus web site and refer to it.


Aashik wrote:
> how do you upgrade the BIOS
>
> "Theo" wrote:
>
>> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
>> information it receives from your motherboard.
>>
>> The problem is with your motherboard.
>>
>> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
>>
>> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
>> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
>> dual core CPU present.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Aashik wrote:
>>> asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
>>> their any other way besides this
>>>
>>> "Jane C" wrote:
>>>
>>>> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
>>>> Usage History?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>>>> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>>>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>>>>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>>>>> only
>>>>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>>>>> processors. what should i do???
>>>>>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Aaron

Aaron
Mon Feb 12 07:04:49 CST 2007

The 3200+ is not dual-core (I'm pretty sure?).
The lowest dual-core CPU is the 3800+.

--
- Aaron
"Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:3C7644BE-8E86-47F4-88A0-88D0B8784B7A@microsoft.com...
> amd atlon64 processor 3200. The thing is the drivers which asus
> motherboards
> provide inst compatible with vista.
>
>
> "Dennis Pack" wrote:
>
>> Aashik:
>> I'm running Asus NF4 motherboards with AMD 4400x2 processors. I'm
>> using the drivers installed during the Vista installation without any
>> problems on 2 systems. There are 2 processors listed in device manager.
>> What
>> series AMD64 processor and motherboard are you using. Have a great day.
>>
>> --
>> Dennis Pack
>> XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
>> Office2007
>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9085F7AB-3CD3-4792-B506-A3497EBCC066@microsoft.com...
>> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet,
>> > inst
>> > their any other way besides this
>> >
>> > "Jane C" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under
>> >> CPU
>> >> Usage History?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>> >> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i
>> >> >have
>> >> >only
>> >> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>> >> > processors. what should i do???
>> >> >
>> >>
>>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by John

John
Mon Feb 12 07:16:44 CST 2007

Correct on point 1. The lowest per the AMD site is
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_609,00.html

Athlon 64 X2 3600+ (65nm, 64-bit, Energy Efficient, 1.9GHz, 1MB total
dedicated L2 cache, 2000MHz HyperTransport bus, socket AM2) $102

"Aaron Kelley" <aaronkelley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23d9zhZqTHHA.1036@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> The 3200+ is not dual-core (I'm pretty sure?).
> The lowest dual-core CPU is the 3800+.
>
> --
> - Aaron
> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:3C7644BE-8E86-47F4-88A0-88D0B8784B7A@microsoft.com...
>> amd atlon64 processor 3200. The thing is the drivers which asus
>> motherboards
>> provide inst compatible with vista.
>>
>>
>> "Dennis Pack" wrote:
>>
>>> Aashik:
>>> I'm running Asus NF4 motherboards with AMD 4400x2 processors.
>>> I'm
>>> using the drivers installed during the Vista installation without any
>>> problems on 2 systems. There are 2 processors listed in device manager.
>>> What
>>> series AMD64 processor and motherboard are you using. Have a great day.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Dennis Pack
>>> XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
>>> Office2007
>>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> news:9085F7AB-3CD3-4792-B506-A3497EBCC066@microsoft.com...
>>> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet,
>>> > inst
>>> > their any other way besides this
>>> >
>>> > "Jane C" wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes
>>> >> under
>>> >> CPU
>>> >> Usage History?
>>> >>
>>> >> --
>>> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>>> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>>> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>>> >> >i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i
>>> >> >have
>>> >> >only
>>> >> > 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>>> >> > processors. what should i do???
>>> >> >
>>> >>
>>>
>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Mon Feb 12 17:48:32 CST 2007

Which specific Athlon -- the 3200 could well be a 754 chip. Yes it is
an Athlon 64, but none of the 754 series are dual core.

For that matter with the 939 series, AMD basically is pushing folks
away from dual core there -- they had them last year -- and you can
still track them down, but the only dual core 939's you can get readily
are Opteron's -- designed for server environments -- nice for
workstation overclocking *IF* you have the power supply and cooling for
them.


--
Barry Schnur

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Nut

Nut
Tue Feb 13 16:10:05 CST 2007


"Theo" <theo@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:eFb2xriTHHA.4076@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...
> And exactly which hole around Chicago did you crawl out of?
>
> Bigots are not welcome here!!!
>
>
> NuTCrAcKeR wrote:
>> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
>>> only
>>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>>> processors. what should i do???
>>>
>>
>> you might consider becoming Harikrishna. They largely shun technology,
>> and as a devotee, would not have to deal with such mind bending problems.

you might consider becomming <insert sect that shuns technology here>. They
largely ...

lighten up, francis



Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by grossytheoldfart

grossytheoldfart
Wed Feb 14 18:42:08 CST 2007

Sorry Guys 'It ain't necessarily so'

ASUS K8N-DL
6Gb memory
2x Opteron 248

XP Pro
device manager - 2x CPU
task manager - 2x CPU graph - View:CPU History: can select 1 or 2 cpu graph
AOK

Vista HP
device manager - 2x CPU
task manager - 1x CPU graph - View:CPU History:1 graph per CPU,
is either already selected or is greyed out
depending on which way the wind is blowing, & can't change it

also when run
Vista - control panel - performance information & tools - advanced tools
- 'generate a system health report'

it reports only 1x CPU
under: Hardware config - devices - motherrboard classes - win32 processor
&
under: report statistics

so if XP reports OK then must be Vista ??

anyone any ideas ??

machine feels slower in vista

"Theo" wrote:

> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
> information it receives from your motherboard.
>
> The problem is with your motherboard.
>
> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
>
> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
> dual core CPU present.
>
>
>
>
> Aashik wrote:
> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet, inst
> > their any other way besides this
> >
> > "Jane C" wrote:
> >
> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under CPU
> >> Usage History?
> >>
> >> --
> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
> >>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i have
> >>> only
> >>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> >>> processors. what should i do???
> >>>
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Aaron

Aaron
Wed Feb 14 18:56:03 CST 2007

Which version of Vista are you using? AFAIK, only Business, Enterprise, and
Ultimate support multiple physical CPUs.

- Aaron

"grossytheoldfart" <grossytheoldfart@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:E9B527C5-245C-44F9-8587-EDD82BC6924E@microsoft.com...
> Sorry Guys 'It ain't necessarily so'
>
> ASUS K8N-DL
> 6Gb memory
> 2x Opteron 248
>
> XP Pro
> device manager - 2x CPU
> task manager - 2x CPU graph - View:CPU History: can select 1 or 2 cpu
> graph
> AOK
>
> Vista HP
> device manager - 2x CPU
> task manager - 1x CPU graph - View:CPU History:1 graph per CPU,
> is either already selected or is greyed out
> depending on which way the wind is blowing, & can't change
> it
>
> also when run
> Vista - control panel - performance information & tools - advanced tools
> - 'generate a system health report'
>
> it reports only 1x CPU
> under: Hardware config - devices - motherrboard classes - win32 processor
> &
> under: report statistics
>
> so if XP reports OK then must be Vista ??
>
> anyone any ideas ??
>
> machine feels slower in vista
>
> "Theo" wrote:
>
>> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
>> information it receives from your motherboard.
>>
>> The problem is with your motherboard.
>>
>> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
>>
>> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
>> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
>> dual core CPU present.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Aashik wrote:
>> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet,
>> > inst
>> > their any other way besides this
>> >
>> > "Jane C" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under
>> >> CPU
>> >> Usage History?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>> >>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i
>> >>> have
>> >>> only
>> >>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>> >>> processors. what should i do???
>> >>>
>>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Thu Feb 15 01:38:54 CST 2007

Home editions of Vista (and XP) only support a single physical processor. If
you're going to compare, you need to compare equivalent editions.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"grossytheoldfart" <grossytheoldfart@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:E9B527C5-245C-44F9-8587-EDD82BC6924E@microsoft.com...
> Sorry Guys 'It ain't necessarily so'
>
> ASUS K8N-DL
> 6Gb memory
> 2x Opteron 248
>
> XP Pro
> device manager - 2x CPU
> task manager - 2x CPU graph - View:CPU History: can select 1 or 2 cpu
> graph
> AOK
>
> Vista HP
> device manager - 2x CPU
> task manager - 1x CPU graph - View:CPU History:1 graph per CPU,
> is either already selected or is greyed out
> depending on which way the wind is blowing, & can't change
> it
>
> also when run
> Vista - control panel - performance information & tools - advanced tools
> - 'generate a system health report'
>
> it reports only 1x CPU
> under: Hardware config - devices - motherrboard classes - win32 processor
> &
> under: report statistics
>
> so if XP reports OK then must be Vista ??
>
> anyone any ideas ??
>
> machine feels slower in vista
>
> "Theo" wrote:
>
>> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
>> information it receives from your motherboard.
>>
>> The problem is with your motherboard.
>>
>> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
>>
>> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
>> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
>> dual core CPU present.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Aashik wrote:
>> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet,
>> > inst
>> > their any other way besides this
>> >
>> > "Jane C" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes under
>> >> CPU
>> >> Usage History?
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>> >>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i
>> >>> have
>> >>> only
>> >>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>> >>> processors. what should i do???
>> >>>
>>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Thu Feb 15 01:39:22 CST 2007

"Vista HP" - Home Premium. Single CPU.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"Aaron Kelley" <aaronkelley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23ZMuBxJUHHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Which version of Vista are you using? AFAIK, only Business, Enterprise,
> and Ultimate support multiple physical CPUs.
>
> - Aaron
>
> "grossytheoldfart" <grossytheoldfart@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:E9B527C5-245C-44F9-8587-EDD82BC6924E@microsoft.com...
>> Sorry Guys 'It ain't necessarily so'
>>
>> ASUS K8N-DL
>> 6Gb memory
>> 2x Opteron 248
>>
>> XP Pro
>> device manager - 2x CPU
>> task manager - 2x CPU graph - View:CPU History: can select 1 or 2 cpu
>> graph
>> AOK
>>
>> Vista HP
>> device manager - 2x CPU
>> task manager - 1x CPU graph - View:CPU History:1 graph per CPU,
>> is either already selected or is greyed out
>> depending on which way the wind is blowing, & can't
>> change it
>>
>> also when run
>> Vista - control panel - performance information & tools - advanced tools
>> - 'generate a system health report'
>>
>> it reports only 1x CPU
>> under: Hardware config - devices - motherrboard classes - win32 processor
>> &
>> under: report statistics
>>
>> so if XP reports OK then must be Vista ??
>>
>> anyone any ideas ??
>>
>> machine feels slower in vista
>>
>> "Theo" wrote:
>>
>>> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
>>> information it receives from your motherboard.
>>>
>>> The problem is with your motherboard.
>>>
>>> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
>>>
>>> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
>>> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
>>> dual core CPU present.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Aashik wrote:
>>> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet,
>>> > inst
>>> > their any other way besides this
>>> >
>>> > "Jane C" wrote:
>>> >
>>> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes
>>> >> under CPU
>>> >> Usage History?
>>> >>
>>> >> --
>>> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>>> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>>> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>>> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>>> >>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i
>>> >>> have
>>> >>> only
>>> >>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
>>> >>> processors. what should i do???
>>> >>>
>>>
>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Thu Feb 15 11:02:14 CST 2007

> Home editions of Vista (and XP) only support a single physical processor. If
> you're going to compare, you need to compare equivalent editions.

Huh -- didn't know that -- no surprise with Vista Basic, but I would
have thought that Home Premium would support (recognize and use) dual
core CPU's. --

--
Barry Schnur

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by John

John
Thu Feb 15 11:10:45 CST 2007

"BSchnur" <BSchnur@cox.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.203e4005d6be5d7698975f@msnews.microsoft.com...
>> Home editions of Vista (and XP) only support a single physical processor.
>> If
>> you're going to compare, you need to compare equivalent editions.
>
> Huh -- didn't know that -- no surprise with Vista Basic, but I would
> have thought that Home Premium would support (recognize and use) dual
> core CPU's. --
>
> --
> Barry Schnur


http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=130

specifically:

"So what about dual-core CPUs? That's different. All Vista versions, even
the lowly Home Basic, support multiple cores on a single chip, with no
additional configuration required."


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Theo

Theo
Thu Feb 15 11:24:28 CST 2007

Dual-core, yes! One (1) CPU with 2 or more cores.

Dual CPUs, NO! Two or more individual CPUs, regardless of
the core count per CPU.


BSchnur wrote:
>> Home editions of Vista (and XP) only support a single physical processor. If
>> you're going to compare, you need to compare equivalent editions.
>
> Huh -- didn't know that -- no surprise with Vista Basic, but I would
> have thought that Home Premium would support (recognize and use) dual
> core CPU's. --
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Thu Feb 15 12:47:13 CST 2007

Dual core? Certainly. Quad core? yes, those too. Just not two PHYSICAL
processors. MS counts sockets. Not cores.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"BSchnur" <BSchnur@cox.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.203e4005d6be5d7698975f@msnews.microsoft.com...
>> Home editions of Vista (and XP) only support a single physical processor.
>> If
>> you're going to compare, you need to compare equivalent editions.
>
> Huh -- didn't know that -- no surprise with Vista Basic, but I would
> have thought that Home Premium would support (recognize and use) dual
> core CPU's. --
>
> --
> Barry Schnur


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Thu Feb 15 16:29:16 CST 2007

Ah -- OK -- that works and makes sense.

Frankly the multiple physical processor motherboards really only have
two major uses -- high power servers (when Vista server shows up), and
high power workstations (running either Business, Enterprise, or
Ultimate)..


--
Barry Schnur

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Thu Feb 15 19:48:52 CST 2007

Correct. Though there are home users who could utilize all the power of a
dual-opteron or dual-xeon motherboard, they are also the users for whom
Ultimate is an appropriate SKU. For the rest of us, dual processor (and
beyond) mobos are really for servers and high-end workstations.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"BSchnur" <BSchnur@cox.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.203e8ca870abb21e989763@msnews.microsoft.com...
> Ah -- OK -- that works and makes sense.
>
> Frankly the multiple physical processor motherboards really only have
> two major uses -- high power servers (when Vista server shows up), and
> high power workstations (running either Business, Enterprise, or
> Ultimate)..
>
>
> --
> Barry Schnur


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Thu Feb 15 22:54:29 CST 2007

> Correct. Though there are home users who could utilize all the power of a
> dual-opteron or dual-xeon motherboard, they are also the users for whom
> Ultimate is an appropriate SKU. For the rest of us, dual processor (and
> beyond) mobos are really for servers and high-end workstations.
>
Right, any home user who utilizes a dual-opteron is running it as a
server or a high end workstation or a testosterone replacement.

Opteron's are heavy duty CPU's -- lots of power, lots of watts, lots of
heat. They can go in a gamer's PC as long as they have a separate
circuit and are willing to use a 750 Watt power supply <smile>.


--
Barry Schnur

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Fri Feb 16 00:59:53 CST 2007

Hey, I resemble that remark. :)

Seriously, you want heat? Try a pair of those old Xeons! I still have a Dell
Workstation with Dual 550 Xeons. I can heat the house with it. The Opterons
are nothing compared to that. (Just replacing a single core Athlon64 3200+
this weekend with a dual core Opteron 175. And bumping the RAM on that box
from 2 GB to 4. )

Now the new Xeon 51xx? They're a lot nicer.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"BSchnur" <BSchnur@cox.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.203ee6eef73d82a98976c@msnews.microsoft.com...
>> Correct. Though there are home users who could utilize all the power of a
>> dual-opteron or dual-xeon motherboard, they are also the users for whom
>> Ultimate is an appropriate SKU. For the rest of us, dual processor (and
>> beyond) mobos are really for servers and high-end workstations.
>>
> Right, any home user who utilizes a dual-opteron is running it as a
> server or a high end workstation or a testosterone replacement.
>
> Opteron's are heavy duty CPU's -- lots of power, lots of watts, lots of
> heat. They can go in a gamer's PC as long as they have a separate
> circuit and are willing to use a 750 Watt power supply <smile>.
>
>
> --
> Barry Schnur


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by grossytheoldfart

grossytheoldfart
Fri Feb 16 04:11:08 CST 2007

so the concensus of opinion is :
should have bought Ultimate if I want to run 2x physical CPU
Home Premium is OK for 1x physical CPU (single or dual core)

thanks very much to all

will go and dig deeper into my pockets

"Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:

> "Vista HP" - Home Premium. Single CPU.
>
> --
> Charlie.
> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>
>
> "Aaron Kelley" <aaronkelley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23ZMuBxJUHHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> > Which version of Vista are you using? AFAIK, only Business, Enterprise,
> > and Ultimate support multiple physical CPUs.
> >
> > - Aaron
> >
> > "grossytheoldfart" <grossytheoldfart@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> > message news:E9B527C5-245C-44F9-8587-EDD82BC6924E@microsoft.com...
> >> Sorry Guys 'It ain't necessarily so'
> >>
> >> ASUS K8N-DL
> >> 6Gb memory
> >> 2x Opteron 248
> >>
> >> XP Pro
> >> device manager - 2x CPU
> >> task manager - 2x CPU graph - View:CPU History: can select 1 or 2 cpu
> >> graph
> >> AOK
> >>
> >> Vista HP
> >> device manager - 2x CPU
> >> task manager - 1x CPU graph - View:CPU History:1 graph per CPU,
> >> is either already selected or is greyed out
> >> depending on which way the wind is blowing, & can't
> >> change it
> >>
> >> also when run
> >> Vista - control panel - performance information & tools - advanced tools
> >> - 'generate a system health report'
> >>
> >> it reports only 1x CPU
> >> under: Hardware config - devices - motherrboard classes - win32 processor
> >> &
> >> under: report statistics
> >>
> >> so if XP reports OK then must be Vista ??
> >>
> >> anyone any ideas ??
> >>
> >> machine feels slower in vista
> >>
> >> "Theo" wrote:
> >>
> >>> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
> >>> information it receives from your motherboard.
> >>>
> >>> The problem is with your motherboard.
> >>>
> >>> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
> >>>
> >>> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
> >>> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
> >>> dual core CPU present.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Aashik wrote:
> >>> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers yet,
> >>> > inst
> >>> > their any other way besides this
> >>> >
> >>> > "Jane C" wrote:
> >>> >
> >>> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes
> >>> >> under CPU
> >>> >> Usage History?
> >>> >>
> >>> >> --
> >>> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
> >>> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
> >>> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >>> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
> >>> >>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like i
> >>> >>> have
> >>> >>> only
> >>> >>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses both
> >>> >>> processors. what should i do???
> >>> >>>
> >>>
> >
>

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Fri Feb 16 10:14:22 CST 2007

The older Intel chips ran really hot once they got pushed past 2.4GHz.
The older AMD XP's were hot as well and due to the low exposed die
size, tended to overheat more. When AMD went first to the 754, and
then the 939 and AM2 footprint, they ran a lot cooler. The Opterons
are sort of an exception -- they have the large heat sink footprint,
but instead of 89W (or the newer 65W AM2 designs), they are something
like 110W. The thing is, they are built very well -- so over clockers
have a field day *provided* they have very good heat sink and air flow
AND have a very solid power source. Folks trying to extend the life of
their SLI 939 boards, slip in Opteron Dual cores and then over clock
them. They do this with pushed $500+ video cards. The smart ones have
a HEAVY duty power supply and cooling.

Right now, the fastest CPU's I deploy are 65W 4600X2. Later this year
I may dabble in Intel, say a system based on the E4300 CPU -- if I can
find the right motherboard match for it.


--
Barry Schnur

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Sat Feb 17 00:03:10 CST 2007

Business also supports 2 physical CPUs.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"grossytheoldfart" <grossytheoldfart@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:2E776C14-4769-4DB3-B3EB-2E6CA6A1E031@microsoft.com...
> so the concensus of opinion is :
> should have bought Ultimate if I want to run 2x physical CPU
> Home Premium is OK for 1x physical CPU (single or dual core)
>
> thanks very much to all
>
> will go and dig deeper into my pockets
>
> "Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:
>
>> "Vista HP" - Home Premium. Single CPU.
>>
>> --
>> Charlie.
>> http://msmvps.com/xperts64
>>
>>
>> "Aaron Kelley" <aaronkelley@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23ZMuBxJUHHA.1212@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> > Which version of Vista are you using? AFAIK, only Business,
>> > Enterprise,
>> > and Ultimate support multiple physical CPUs.
>> >
>> > - Aaron
>> >
>> > "grossytheoldfart" <grossytheoldfart@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote
>> > in
>> > message news:E9B527C5-245C-44F9-8587-EDD82BC6924E@microsoft.com...
>> >> Sorry Guys 'It ain't necessarily so'
>> >>
>> >> ASUS K8N-DL
>> >> 6Gb memory
>> >> 2x Opteron 248
>> >>
>> >> XP Pro
>> >> device manager - 2x CPU
>> >> task manager - 2x CPU graph - View:CPU History: can select 1 or 2
>> >> cpu
>> >> graph
>> >> AOK
>> >>
>> >> Vista HP
>> >> device manager - 2x CPU
>> >> task manager - 1x CPU graph - View:CPU History:1 graph per CPU,
>> >> is either already selected or is greyed out
>> >> depending on which way the wind is blowing, & can't
>> >> change it
>> >>
>> >> also when run
>> >> Vista - control panel - performance information & tools - advanced
>> >> tools
>> >> - 'generate a system health report'
>> >>
>> >> it reports only 1x CPU
>> >> under: Hardware config - devices - motherrboard classes - win32
>> >> processor
>> >> &
>> >> under: report statistics
>> >>
>> >> so if XP reports OK then must be Vista ??
>> >>
>> >> anyone any ideas ??
>> >>
>> >> machine feels slower in vista
>> >>
>> >> "Theo" wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> Vista is not the problem. Vista is only reflecting the
>> >>> information it receives from your motherboard.
>> >>>
>> >>> The problem is with your motherboard.
>> >>>
>> >>> Do you have the most current BIOS update installed?
>> >>>
>> >>> When your motherboard properly recognizes and reports a dual
>> >>> core CPU, then Vista will like wise recognize and report a
>> >>> dual core CPU present.
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >>> Aashik wrote:
>> >>> > asus motherboards still haven't got vista 64 bit support drivers
>> >>> > yet,
>> >>> > inst
>> >>> > their any other way besides this
>> >>> >
>> >>> > "Jane C" wrote:
>> >>> >
>> >>> >> Open Task Manager, Performance tab. Do you see 2 distinct boxes
>> >>> >> under CPU
>> >>> >> Usage History?
>> >>> >>
>> >>> >> --
>> >>> >> Jane, not plain ;) 64 bit enabled :-)
>> >>> >> Batteries not included. Braincell on vacation ;-)
>> >>> >> "Aashik" <Aashik@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >>> >> news:36754C77-5BA9-4D82-9875-32C521DF7933@microsoft.com...
>> >>> >>> i just downloaded Multi Meter (Dual Core) v1.18 and it shows like
>> >>> >>> i
>> >>> >>> have
>> >>> >>> only
>> >>> >>> 1 core working.I have a AMD64 PC. I don't think vista 64 uses
>> >>> >>> both
>> >>> >>> processors. what should i do???
>> >>> >>>
>> >>>
>> >
>>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Sat Feb 17 00:08:14 CST 2007

I'm now buying primarily Intel CPUs, having been an early adopter of socket
939 CPUs and having several here. In fact, one of them is getting swapped
out for an Opteron 175 next week. (It's a single core 3200+ and it's
gasping, so time for dual cores and more cache.) But if I am buying a
desktop processor right now, it is Intel. They've jumped ahead. And my two
servers coming this month are both dual 51xx Xeons. The tests are pretty
conclusively in favour of Intel, I'm afraid. Now if I were building a 4 or 8
way monster, I wouldn't hesitate to go with an Opteron. Their memory
architecture is much better, especially as they add processors.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"BSchnur" <BSchnur@cox.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.203f864ba42bc6d5989779@msnews.microsoft.com...
> The older Intel chips ran really hot once they got pushed past 2.4GHz.
> The older AMD XP's were hot as well and due to the low exposed die
> size, tended to overheat more. When AMD went first to the 754, and
> then the 939 and AM2 footprint, they ran a lot cooler. The Opterons
> are sort of an exception -- they have the large heat sink footprint,
> but instead of 89W (or the newer 65W AM2 designs), they are something
> like 110W. The thing is, they are built very well -- so over clockers
> have a field day *provided* they have very good heat sink and air flow
> AND have a very solid power source. Folks trying to extend the life of
> their SLI 939 boards, slip in Opteron Dual cores and then over clock
> them. They do this with pushed $500+ video cards. The smart ones have
> a HEAVY duty power supply and cooling.
>
> Right now, the fastest CPU's I deploy are 65W 4600X2. Later this year
> I may dabble in Intel, say a system based on the E4300 CPU -- if I can
> find the right motherboard match for it.
>
>
> --
> Barry Schnur


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Sat Feb 17 01:11:40 CST 2007

> I'm now buying primarily Intel CPUs, having been an early adopter of socket
> 939 CPUs and having several here. In fact, one of them is getting swapped
> out for an Opteron 175 next week. (It's a single core 3200+ and it's
> gasping, so time for dual cores and more cache.) But if I am buying a
> desktop processor right now, it is Intel. They've jumped ahead. And my two
> servers coming this month are both dual 51xx Xeons. The tests are pretty
> conclusively in favour of Intel, I'm afraid. Now if I were building a 4 or 8
> way monster, I wouldn't hesitate to go with an Opteron. Their memory
> architecture is much better, especially as they add processors.

Makes sense -- for lower end systems, I still like the AM2 (pricing for
the 65W 3800X2, 4200X2 and 4600X at Fryes with a decent motherboard
make that a 'smart buy'). But I'm looking seriously at the Intel Core
Duo CPU's. Fry's has had them in combos -- but the most attractively
priced combos are coming with seriously dumb motherboards (saw one
yesterday D940 with motherboard for $180 -- but the motherboard had
only 2 slots and supported up to 533). Like I said, seriously stupid.

I figure when I try out the decent Intel duo core CPU's, I owe it to
the evaluation to match it with a motherboard that supports at least
667 (ideally 800), has 4 slots and is capable of support 4G (probably
more).

The thing is, for the Intel's we're talking close to $100 for the
motherboard supporting that memory handling. A bit less for 4G of RAM
as a top side.

With the AM2 processor, boards supporting that combination can be had
for $60 -- so that's part of the total cost to be considered.



--
Barry Schnur


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Sat Feb 17 10:35:49 CST 2007

Avoid Core Duo like the plague. What you want and need are "Core 2 Duo". Far
better, lower energy, and all round faster. Plus they're 64-bit.

Which is not to say that I don't have a Core Duo - I do, a D940 bought when
it was a reasonable choice. But I wouldn't go near it today.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/xperts64


"BSchnur" <BSchnur@cox.net> wrote in message
news:MPG.20405893b78056da98978b@msnews.microsoft.com...
>> I'm now buying primarily Intel CPUs, having been an early adopter of
>> socket
>> 939 CPUs and having several here. In fact, one of them is getting swapped
>> out for an Opteron 175 next week. (It's a single core 3200+ and it's
>> gasping, so time for dual cores and more cache.) But if I am buying a
>> desktop processor right now, it is Intel. They've jumped ahead. And my
>> two
>> servers coming this month are both dual 51xx Xeons. The tests are pretty
>> conclusively in favour of Intel, I'm afraid. Now if I were building a 4
>> or 8
>> way monster, I wouldn't hesitate to go with an Opteron. Their memory
>> architecture is much better, especially as they add processors.
>
> Makes sense -- for lower end systems, I still like the AM2 (pricing for
> the 65W 3800X2, 4200X2 and 4600X at Fryes with a decent motherboard
> make that a 'smart buy'). But I'm looking seriously at the Intel Core
> Duo CPU's. Fry's has had them in combos -- but the most attractively
> priced combos are coming with seriously dumb motherboards (saw one
> yesterday D940 with motherboard for $180 -- but the motherboard had
> only 2 slots and supported up to 533). Like I said, seriously stupid.
>
> I figure when I try out the decent Intel duo core CPU's, I owe it to
> the evaluation to match it with a motherboard that supports at least
> 667 (ideally 800), has 4 slots and is capable of support 4G (probably
> more).
>
> The thing is, for the Intel's we're talking close to $100 for the
> motherboard supporting that memory handling. A bit less for 4G of RAM
> as a top side.
>
> With the AM2 processor, boards supporting that combination can be had
> for $60 -- so that's part of the total cost to be considered.
>
>
>
> --
> Barry Schnur
>


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Sat Feb 17 11:40:16 CST 2007

OK -- thanks for the heads up -- so you are suggesting something like
the E4300 or E6300 instead of the D940. Good to know.


> Avoid Core Duo like the plague. What you want and need are "Core 2 Duo". Far
> better, lower energy, and all round faster. Plus they're 64-bit.
>
> Which is not to say that I don't have a Core Duo - I do, a D940 bought when
> it was a reasonable choice. But I wouldn't go near it today.
>

--
Barry Schnur

Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by Charlie

Charlie
Sat Feb 17 14:17:57 CST 2007

Yes, though I haven't actually locked in on which series is which at this
point - I've been focused on Xeons which are 5xxx - and I'm only interested
in the 51xx or above there. But if I remember correctly, the better chip
range was the 6xxx. Wasn't the 4xxx the lower end versions? (I _never_
suggest going with lower end series of Intel chips. Better to go with the
better series, but a lower number in that series if you're trying to save
money. )

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"BSchnur" <BSchnur@cox.net> wrote in message
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> OK -- thanks for the heads up -- so you are suggesting something like
> the E4300 or E6300 instead of the D940. Good to know.
>
>
>> Avoid Core Duo like the plague. What you want and need are "Core 2 Duo".
>> Far
>> better, lower energy, and all round faster. Plus they're 64-bit.
>>
>> Which is not to say that I don't have a Core Duo - I do, a D940 bought
>> when
>> it was a reasonable choice. But I wouldn't go near it today.
>>
>
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> Barry Schnur


Re: only one processor of my dualcore chip is working in vista 64 by BSchnur

BSchnur
Sat Feb 17 14:59:24 CST 2007


The 6300 is only marginally more expensive than the 4300 so that looks
like the way I'll go there.

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Barry Schnur