Simple Dual Core Question

Mr. Fri · 08-03-08, 09:08 PM

I know this is a basic question but how do I know when my dual cores are both working? Someone mentioned today that they didn't think my version of XP (Home with SP2) had a dual core management routine. So am I not using both cores? How can I tell and how can I get the most out of my system? (That is, without going to Vista.)

Special7 · 08-03-08, 09:29 PM

Open up Task Manager, if you see two CPU graphs your using Dual Core.

jiggamanjb · 08-03-08, 09:46 PM

Speedfan will also show both core's usage.

redduc900 · 08-03-08, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Fri

Someone mentioned today that they didn't think my version of XP (Home with SP2) had a dual core management routine.

XP Home supports dual core processors, but unlike the Pro version doesn't support multiprocessors.

Mr. Fri · 08-03-08, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by redduc900

XP Home supports dual core processors, but unlike the Pro version doesn't support multiprocessors.

I guess the person talking to me got mixed up between dual processor and dual core.

Yes, I can see two cores with both the task manager and speedfan. If I do something processor intensive like Windows search, both cores are running. Thanks for the help.

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Mr. Fri Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Deep in the Heart of Texas	Simple Dual Core Question I know this is a basic question but how do I know when my dual cores are both working? Someone mentioned today that they didn't think my version of XP (Home with SP2) had a dual core management routine. So am I not using both cores? How can I tell and how can I get the most out of my system? (That is, without going to Vista.)
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