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07-03-2003, 07:49 AM
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Hyper Threading
Hi there,
I've got a quick question: As the HT technology simulates a second CPU, it is only possible to take advantage if you have a MultiCPU-OS, right ? So WinXP Home can't take advantage of it but XP Pro does, right ? RJ
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07-03-2003, 08:01 AM
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..I don't know. It all depens on the programs that support HT
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07-03-2003, 08:15 AM
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think this is your answer
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;810231 |
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07-03-2003, 08:28 AM
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Thanks for the link, so XP Home supports HT as well. That's what I wanted to be know
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07-03-2003, 09:03 PM
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i have a hyper-threading mobo also, is it better to have the hyper-threading enabled in bios or no?
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07-03-2003, 11:59 PM
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Are you asking if it's better to use HT?
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07-04-2003, 12:07 AM
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if your asking if its better to use HT then my answer would be..
yea why wouldnt you want to use it? |
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07-04-2003, 12:35 AM
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It slows down performance if not multi-tasking.
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07-04-2003, 12:01 PM
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well... not mulitasking.. umm.. i think the last time i didnt multitask was on my P2 400mhz.. lol..
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