How do I get both cores running Prime95?

[BroadbandGamer]

I've got two copies of Prime95 installed in different folders. I've got both running. I set Affinity on one to CPU 0 and the other to CPU 1. However, CPU 1 still seems to be doing all the work. CPU 1 jumps up to 100% while CPU 0 is barely moving. Can anyone explain what's going on? Do I need to set Affinity in the Task Manager as well as in Prime95? I haven't installed the Microsoft dual core fix. Could that be the problem?

Thanks,

 

[eljaye925]

Try this version. Nice interface and easier to set up.

sp2004

 

[Stoneburner]

I ran 2 instances of sp2004 for 24 hours straight, was very happy, then i loaded MIRC 10 minutes later and my comp crashed...


not relevant to the thread but i wanted to share it anyway.

 

[BroadbandGamer]

Originally posted by: Stoneburner
I ran 2 instances of sp2004 for 24 hours straight, was very happy, then i loaded MIRC 10 minutes later and my comp crashed...


not relevant to the thread but i wanted to share it anyway.

what's MIRC?

 

[nealh]

I always find it funny how prime95 can seem ok..but go do something else and boom computer crashes

Clearly there is a resourse MIRC is using that is being stressed or as I have found on some occasions after running prime95 and stopping it, there is some instablity but after a reboot everything runs fine

MIRC is what type of app..you may need to up vcore or loosen ram timings...I am assuming you are overclocked

 

[BroadbandGamer]

I don't get into overclocking.

Can anyone tell me why both cores aren't running at 100% when I'm running two copies of Prime95 with affinity set to 0 & 1?

Thanks,

 

[nealh]

try this thread

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=28&threadid=1760440&enterthread=y

look for RichUK response