Hyper-Threading is an Intel simulation of multiple processors. It is not
actually multiple processors.
Windows NT, 2000 Professional and XP Professional can benefit from more than one CPU, as does Linux, Unix and (I think) most Mac OSs.
Games typically will not use both processors, so don't bother with them for that. You're right about applications having to be purposely written to take full advantage, but some say that two is better than one since theoretically one will handle the application while the other takes care of OS overhead.
For most computer use more RAM is probably a better upgrade option than spending money on a new motherboard and extra CPUs. Most software is not written for multiple processor operation, except for the high-end stuff.
Paul
> Paul,
>
> Do you use Windows XP with the dual processors. XP is supposed to run
faster with the hyper threading technology. I suppose it also depends
whether the application has been written to make use of the technology.
>
> Dual processor systems fascinate me, the 'Hardwareguys' website and their
book tells me that one can have a cheaper configuration using 2 P IIIs
instead of a P IV. Some time ago I wanted to buy a gaming PC for somebody.
Did consider this. However I could not find anyone who provided this in
India.
>
> Sajit
Received on Tue Nov 18 23:08:00 2003
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