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Core2Duo Help

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blipblop

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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!
 
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.
 
I just added the -local and -config and had it in two different folders. That should be fine. Thanks a lot guys!
 
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!
 
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😉
 
Originally posted by: Insidious
It's not set up for hyperthreading 🙁

I like the way you think though! :thumbsup:

-Sid
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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.
 
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