dual core users: should i bother with the hotfix and amd drivers?

[IceGod99]

I've got my dual core system up and running, tried quite a few games in it so far, I haven't noticed any issues with performance etc. Are the hotfix and amd cpu drivers required or should I just not bother?

Just to make sure I'm under the assumption that these are the correct hotfix/drivers:
AMD Athlon? 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (exe) 1.2.2
Microsoft hotfix for dual core cpus

 

[drewintheav]

DEFINITELY install the AMD X2 driver as well as the Microsoft Hotfix and then the apropriate registry entry!

 

[Tig Ol Bitties]

Originally posted by: drewintheav
DEFINITELY install the AMD X2 driver as well as the Microsoft Hotfix and then the apropriate registry entry!

Agreed, saves lots of hassle and solves affinity problem in games not supporting dual core

 

[IceGod99]

I noticed at this page it says the hotfix is for systems with cool & quiet enabled. I never turned that one, was I supposed to? Also does it matter which order I install these in?

 

[LOUISSSSS]

for a newb, how complicated is this dual core hotfix thing? rate 1-10 hardest

 

[EndGame]

Funny thing.........I needed and installed both "patches" on my X2 3800+ and it helped. A month or less ago I bought a new X2 4400+ and never installed either patch........no problems with anything whatsoever, both on A8N-E boards and both with 2GB's of Mushkin extreme........

 

[Unkno]

1, VERY EASY.....unless you have problems with clicking on installations or registry entries...

 

[imported_michaelpatrick33]

I didn't do the hotfix because I never runn Cool N Quiet but I installed the drivers and I don't have any stuttering issues.

 

[Unkno]

Originally posted by: EndGame
Funny thing.........I needed and installed both "patches" on my X2 3800+ and it helped. A month or less ago I bought a new X2 4400+ and never installed either patch........no problems with anything whatsoever, both on A8N-E boards and both with 2GB's of Mushkin extreme........

unless you installed your new X2 on a newly formatted drive.....both of the patches are still in effect even if you replaced your cpu...

 

[Unkno]

Originally posted by: michaelpatrick33
I didn't do the hotfix because I never runn Cool N Quiet but I installed the drivers and I don't have any stuttering issues.

actually, IIRC, there was a couple threads about if it was only for CnQ, but it turns out the hotfix isn't ONLY for the CnQ....but if your not noticing any problems, you won't need the hotfix, only the amd driver


I'm currently using both.

 

[EndGame]

Originally posted by: Unkno

Originally posted by: EndGame
Funny thing.........I needed and installed both "patches" on my X2 3800+ and it helped. A month or less ago I bought a new X2 4400+ and never installed either patch........no problems with anything whatsoever, both on A8N-E boards and both with 2GB's of Mushkin extreme........

unless you installed your new X2 on a newly formatted drive.....both of the patches are still in effect even if you replaced your cpu...

Wasn't clear............this was a completely redone system including format/installation of XP Pro/XP 64 bit and Vista beta 5308 (yes, I am a MS beta tester and it is a legit install). I've actually discussed this on other forums (ProOne) and we're wondering if the newer cores may have something to do with this because I'm not the only one to have noticed this................

 

[stevty2889]

I would definatly install the X2 drivers, but don't bother with the hotfix unless you run in to a problem that it's suppose to fix. I've had 0 problems with my X2 with just the AMD driver, so I didn't bother with the hotfix.

 

[JBT]

where the heck is the download for the MS hotfix?? Is it in windows update??? I don't see it on that page..

 

[thescreensavers]

http://exphose.com/upfiles/1/Window...-v3-x86-ENU.exe this is the downlaod for it

 

[JBT]

thanks but the link isn't working. I think the middle part of the URL is missing.

 

[Boztech]

Both of these facilitate the function of CnQ.

From the AMD Utility page:

Allows the system to automatically adjust the CPU speed, voltage and power combination that match the instantaneous user performance need. Download this Setup Installation program (EXE) to automatically update all the files necessary for installation. This package is recommended for users whom desire a graphical user interface for installation. This .EXE driver is a user friendly localized software installation of the driver designed for end-users. This driver supports AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core processors on Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 SP1.

They certainly won't hurt if you're not using CnQ but personally I don't use them and I have no problems with my dual core system.

 

[Unkno]

Originally posted by: Boztech
Both of these facilitate the function of CnQ.

From the AMD Utility page:

Allows the system to automatically adjust the CPU speed, voltage and power combination that match the instantaneous user performance need. Download this Setup Installation program (EXE) to automatically update all the files necessary for installation. This package is recommended for users whom desire a graphical user interface for installation. This .EXE driver is a user friendly localized software installation of the driver designed for end-users. This driver supports AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core processors on Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2003 SP1.

They certainly won't hurt if you're not using CnQ but personally I don't use them and I have no problems with my dual core system.

as i said earlier, there has been countless posts stating that it is NOT only for cnq...it basically fixes the issue of setting affinity to 1 core in games....

 

[LOUISSSSS]

i'm prob just messed up somewhere but after i tied to do this complete hotfix thing my entire system got corrupted with memory problems. it go so bad that i couldn't even open mozilla. i'm still trying to fix this without reformatting.. i dunno

 

[AliasX]

Hmmm. I forget if I installed these drivers or not, is there any way to check?

And I didn turn on Cool N Quiet, but could someone explain to me what Cool N Quiet does?

 

[AliasX]

bump?

 

[Zoinks]

Originally posted by: JBT
thanks but the link isn't working. I think the middle part of the URL is missing.

Found a working link here: http://www.sendmefile.com/00287759

 

[Zoinks]

Originally posted by: drewintheav
DEFINITELY install the AMD X2 driver as well as the Microsoft Hotfix and then the apropriate registry entry!

Err... what's this about a registry entry?

 

[MaStA819]

My questions is: If you install the exe hotfix do you have to still do the registry fix?

Thanks,
Jared

 

[Tig Ol Bitties]

Yes, because the hotfix is not applied until you do the registry fix...note: as stated by Microsoft, BE CAREFUL when doing the registry fix...do it wrong and it can screw up your OS, losing everything...if you're backed up then it wont be a problem, but just a precaution. But the steps are very easy to follow, so you're a moron if you screw it up

 

[Zoinks]

Originally posted by: Zoinks

Originally posted by: drewintheav
DEFINITELY install the AMD X2 driver as well as the Microsoft Hotfix and then the apropriate registry entry!

Err... what's this about a registry entry?

Again, what registry fix are we talking about? The only thing about the registry here http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?id=896256 is how to disable the new policy.

Am I misunderstanding something?