Is it still necessary to install AMD Dual-Core Optimizer and/or drivers?

[OmniShinzui]

So yeah, im going to be formatting and reinstalling WindowsXP Professional, but im trying to find out what drivers and applications are obsolete or have been replaced. I have no clue if its still necessary to install the AMD Dual-Core Optimizer, since it was last updated November of 2006. If so, do I also need the AMD Driver too? Or vise versa (ala just the AMD Driver, but no Optimization)?

Thanks in advance, was just wondering to make sure I try and make this reinstall as stable as possible (especially gaming).

 

[ScrewFace]

Yes, reinstall it for best performance.

 

[daveybrat]

Yup, install the AMD driver first, then the Dual core Optimizer and you're good to go!

 

[OmniShinzui]

Ok, thanks for the confirmation. Decided to do this Sunday, since theres stuff to be done before I can format.

 

[alexruiz]

Is it still necessary to modify the registry to manually add the "CPU-throttle" key? Or just by installing the CPU driver, then the dual core optimizer I am set?