Originally posted by: evilharp
Originally posted by: Ronin
Uh, no, Intel doesn't have this problem because they don't scare cache between CPUs, where AMD does (although you'll find that nowhere in the documentation).
Thanks for providing misinformation, though.
Really? Well your post is the first I have read that implies that a "shared" cache is the root cause of issues with games. Can you refer me to a site that explains this in detail, I am curious to learn more.
As for "misinformation", I am afraid that I don't totally follow your meaning. Intel did have a problem with Hyperthreading, and does have better driver support courtesy of a larger install base and "Intel" compilers being the norm. Working as a Systems Analyst, I had nothing but trouble with certain in-house applications when HT systems first arrived. We used /pmtimer to resolve these problems until new drivers arrived.
Originally posted by: Markfw900
Did you read his reply ? The X2 drivers FIXED the problem ! He didn't even need that pmtimer flag, in fact it messed it up !
Yes, I read his reply. However, the /pmtimer flag has resolved numerous problems for other games, so I wouldn't say that the "problem is fixed". Considering that the X2 drivers add the /pmtimer flag to the boot.ini, the drivers didn't completely fix the problem either. Also, if you read my post you'll notice I try to explain why Intel DC chips are not having these problems. Ronin was kind enough to add some more information that I was unaware of.
All I tried to do was add some input, and suggest some fixes that have worked for other X2 owners (including myself).