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How can I ensure that exactly one process is running on a given processor/core?
I would like to do this so I can accurately speed test my processes, and just to be able to have the illusion of control.
Maybe I want to reserve one processor for special programs. Maybe I want to ...
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What should I look for in a processor? [closed]
What are the facts I need to consider before buying a new processor ? As there are [for example] 3.2 GhZ Intel I3 / Core 2 Duo / P4 / equivalent AMD.
I'll buy a new processor and my budget is ...
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Mutli-processor workstation as a workstation/server
I work in a research institute and a number of programs we use are computationally intensive (I actually wrote one of them). Right now we have one computer that is dedicated for one of these programs ...
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How to limit Windows 7 x64 to 1 CPU core?
How can I limit Windows 7 x64 to use only one core of one CPU?
I already tried this and rebooted but it seemed to have no effect. Task Manager still shows four columns that were all in use from time ...
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Can AMD Hypertransport Hub synchronize mulitple processors or even cores?
In a multiple processor system the processors must be synchronized from time to time while accessing memory for data or instructions. AMD has the Direct Connect Architecutre when they supposibly ...
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What are “hyperthreading” and “virtual cores”?
I'm new in this computer terms. So anyone can explain to me what "virtual cores" and "hyperthreading" are at greatest detail a layman can understand?
People told me that virtual cores are imaginary ...
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Clock frequency, number of cores , threads
I'm really confused.
What determines the speed of the CPU/processor?
Some compared a dual core with 2.8ghz and a 2.4ghz quad-core and say the quadcore is better.
But when it comes to a dual core ...
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Is a higher core count or higher clock speed more beneficial to a computer's performance? [closed]
With lowering silicon costs and rising consumer needs, manufacturers seem to be pushing one of two things: clock speed and/or core count. With the way things are going, it doesn't seem that clock ...
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What Is Minimum And Maximum Processor State In Windows 7 Power Management?
I am talking about this:
What should I set in minimum and maximum? I want good CPU performance but not overheated CPU and fan working like crazy.
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GPU stream processors speed (Hz)
I've recently purchased a "Radeon HD 6870 1GB GDDR5" which spec says operates at 915 MHz and has 1120 stream processors.
My question is simple; Does all 1120 stream processors operate at 915 MHz, or ...
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Does my motherboard support Multi-Core Processors?
My specs:
Hewlett-Packard HP d530 SFF motherboard
CPU Properties
CPU Type - Intel Pentium 4, 2800 MHz (21 x 133)
CPU Alias - Northwood
CPU Stepping - D1
Package Type - 478 Pin uPGA
Instruction Set ...
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How do I disable multithreaded calculation in Excel 2010 - as a permanent setting (without needing to set it on a worksheet)
I need to be able to have excel 2010 open (in windows 7 if it makes a difference) and have this setting defaulted to off.
I've tried unchecking the box and closing excel, saving the setting on the ...
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Why do some misbehaving processes use 100% CPU and some 50% CPU?
When programs on my laptop crash, they sometimes start hogging CPU. I have noticed that some processes use 50% (like firefox, various games) but a few use 100% like (VLC, GOM) etc.
Does this have do ...
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What is actually multilevel cache in processors?
I recently read about processors(mainly multi-processor) and i came across, what is called as multi-level caches. I know that they have several cache in this case, for increasing the performance. But ...
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AMD 700, 800 series chipset. I'm lost
I've been an Intel / NVidia user ever since I started using computers.
Intel really gone up with the prices, and they won't get cheaper.
So I decided to get an AMD.
But WHICH one?
I mean.. not ...
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What is the difference between MultiCore and MultiProcessor?
What is the difference between MultiCore and MultiProcessor please?
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Quad cores have lower processor speed, are they still better?
So, I am looking at building a new laptop.
Two examples of the processors I am looking at are:
Intel® Core™ i7-740QM Quad Core 1.73GHz 6MB
Intel® Core™ i5-520M Dual Core 2.40GHz 3MB
Now I realize ...
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How do I calculate clock speed in multi-core processors?
Is it correct to say, for example, that a processor with four cores each running at 3GHz is in fact a processor running at 12GHz?
I once got into a "Mac vs. PC" argument (which by the way is NOT the ...
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Does Windows 7 Home Premium support Dual Core Processors?
I'm looking to buy a new laptop (the new studio 14 from Dell). The processor for this laptop is an Intel Core i5-520M.
Think link http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31012_7-10379487-10355804.html says that ...
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Is there graceful degradation in symmetric multi-processing (SMP) systems?
Since graceful degradation is a fault-tolerant feature, is it true that in a multi-processor systems with symmetric multi-processing, there will be no graceful degradation?
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Use netbook processor with laptop?
I don't know if this is possible or makes sense to do anyway, but I was thinking - could I somehow add my netbooks processor to another computer to act as an external core for better performance on ...
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Single Quadcore or Dual Dualcore?
If you have to choose (everything else being equal) between one processor with four cores, and two processors with dual core, what are the points in favour of each solution?
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Can a system have processors both with and without Hyper Threading?
Is is ever possible that a given computer has several processors among which only some have Hyper Threading technology and others do not?
My problem is that I use hardcore code like here for ...
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Is it possible to use a dual processor computer as your desktop?
I've seen some people suggesting to get a motherboard that supports two processors and stick two Xeon Nehalem processors in it.
Could you use this system as a desktop PC or is this useless or even ...
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What's the difference between multicore proc and multiproc system?
I wonder what's the difference between a dual core computer and a computer with 2 processors on the mother board.. I think it's something related with the threads but a I don't understand it very ...
