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    Multi-Core Support

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hehe299792458, Nov 12, 2006.

  1. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    I just bought a XPS 1210 with C2D with XP media center edition, but has since heard disturbing rumors regarding its inability to utilize the benefits of multi-core processors. Is there any truth to this? And if so, are there any patches or software to fix this problem?


    Thanks.
     
    hehe299792458, Nov 12, 2006
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  2. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    I think that was more related to the first generations of dual core systems.

    Your system should have already been loaded with the Microsoft Hotfixes to optimize a dual core processor.

    I'm not sure the link to the Microsoft page to check it, unfortunately, but I'm sure someone here will post it for you, so you can check if your system has it, just in case.

    Hope this helps.

    :)
     
    JM, Nov 12, 2006
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  3. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    My lappy benefited from the procedures in this thread.

    MCE is largely based on XP Pro, so, it's not a kernel level issue.
     
    count_schemula, Nov 12, 2006
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  4. matt.modica

    matt.modica Notebook Consultant

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    It will be able to utilize it. Just run a virus scan and try to download a file at the same time. Look at the performance tab of the task manager when doing this.
     
    matt.modica, Nov 12, 2006
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  5. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    i think you were looking for this:

    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=60416

    Enjoy.
     
    Gophn, Nov 12, 2006
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  6. Zellio

    Zellio The Dark Knight

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    You should do the multi core config for any pc with 2 cores, it'll help them out.
     
    Zellio, Nov 12, 2006
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  7. Gator

    Gator Go Gators!

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    I dunno, I tend to avoid MS Hotfixes like the plague, anyone with an ASUS & Core (2) Duo try this out yet?
     
    Gator, Nov 12, 2006
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  8. RogueMonk

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    Yes. I consider it a must procedure if you want the full performance of the core duo.
     
    RogueMonk, Nov 12, 2006
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