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Name: TomasP
Date: January 9, 2006 at 09:46:08 Pacific
Subject: dual core processors
OS: Windows XP x64
CPU/Ram: AMD Athlon 64 x2 4200+/4G
Comment:

Hi everybody!

Does dual core processors use the two cores when only a single process is running?

Thanks

TomasP


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Response Number 1
Name: jam
Date: January 9, 2006 at 10:35:35 Pacific
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What are you doing with a dual core CPU & 4GB RAM?

Go to the following site & read the section titled, "Software Dependent"

http://compreviews.about.com/od/cpus/a/dualcore.htm

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Response Number 2
Name: Zenith
Date: January 9, 2006 at 11:45:17 Pacific
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dual core will work with programs written to use it. :)


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Response Number 3
Name: buyhptoday
Date: January 10, 2006 at 08:16:52 Pacific
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The dual-core advantage: Dual-core processors support multithreading and multitasking, allowing your servers to work on at least two tasks at a time without competing for power
• Ideal applications: CAD, SAS, data mining, animation and 3-D rendering, high-performance computing


Jay Simon
360 Technologies Inc.
USA and Europe locations
888-883-0360


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