Core2Duo Help

[blipblop]

Hi guys, I just got a new C2D machine for my brother. I have never had to operate on more than 1 core. What can I do to have it running in the background for using both cores?

I know for single core machines I just install the startup service and it automatically runs as a service. Can someone point me to step by step directions on how to do this. Thank you!

 

[Alyx]

It depends on what you are trying to have utilize both cores. For F@H you can either run the SMP client (note it won't run in background as a service) or install two clients at once. For Boinc it will do it all on its own, no more effort on your part.

 

[blipblop]

yea, it will be for F@H. So I guess I have to install the 2 clients separately somehow?

 

[Assimilator1]

If its going to be on alot the SMP client would be better ,but you would have the console (minimised) there.

 

[blipblop]

I just added the -local and -config and had it in two different folders. That should be fine. Thanks a lot guys!

 

[Assimilator1]

Ok ,but you should know that the SMP client gives you many more points.

 

[blipblop]

maybe i'll give that a shot when i upgrade my own rig to 2 cores. my brother is already bitching that his cpu is @ 100% all the time. thanks!

 

[Assimilator1]

We'll look forwards to that

Btw does your brother know that F@H only takes spare (otherwise unused) CPU cycles (power) & that whenever another program or game needs the power it surrenders it?
He doesn't need to fret

 

[MechEng]

Does it work with HT also? I suppose not, but....

 

[Insidious]

It's not set up for hyperthreading

I like the way you think though! :thumbsup:

-Sid

 

[GLeeM]

Originally posted by: Insidious
It's not set up for hyperthreading

I like the way you think though! :thumbsup:

-Sid

It will work on HT but it will not finish by deadline on one CPU (I don't think, maybe if it is clocked at like 6 Ghz).

I run it on my dual Xeon and they have HT. I read somewhere that it doesn't matter if HT is on or off with dual Xeon, the times are almost the same.