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unlovedwarrior

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    determine if my computer is using both cores
    « on: May 20, 2009, 03:26:32 AM »
    im using vista hp 32bit and i was wondering how i can tell if my computer is using both cores i dont think so i only see one core in the performance graph
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      Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
      « Reply #1 on: May 20, 2009, 03:56:02 AM »
      Try looking for the May computer tip.
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      Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
      « Reply #2 on: May 20, 2009, 04:04:30 AM »
      The may computer tip is a fallacy.
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        Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
        « Reply #3 on: May 20, 2009, 08:03:37 AM »
        Fallacy?
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        Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
        « Reply #4 on: May 20, 2009, 08:37:36 AM »
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        Try looking for the May computer tip.

        So, was this your way of suggesting that the original poster run an Internet search?  Actually, your suggesting is incorrect.  You suggested the poster look for the May computer tip.  You didn't suggest the poster actually look AT the May computer tip.    ::)

        The original poster's reputation is such that he does not post needlessly.

        I did an internet search.  My query was probably flawed.  I did not come up with anything directly useful.
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        Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
        « Reply #5 on: May 20, 2009, 09:01:58 PM »
        Download System Information for Windows: http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html to your Desktop.
        Get SIW Standalone (English-Only).
        Double click on siw.exe to run the program.

        Look at Hardware>Sensors
        Are both cores listed there?
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          Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
          « Reply #6 on: May 21, 2009, 02:25:41 AM »
          Quote from: KingPincer on May 20, 2009, 03:56:02 AM
          Try looking for the May computer tip.
          of course i spent some time with my friend google for an hour and to answer the other question it shows both cores and their temps
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            Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
            « Reply #7 on: May 21, 2009, 04:16:40 AM »
            it probably wont tell you that in windows since its probably seeing it as one instead of two, it can do that.
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            Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
            « Reply #8 on: May 21, 2009, 10:00:37 AM »
            Its in device manager in two places- the "Computer" node either is "uniprocessor" or a "multiprocessor" HAL, in addition there is a CPU object for each core.
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            Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
            « Reply #9 on: May 21, 2009, 10:15:38 AM »
            Just don't let HAL think the mission is comprmised, and you'll be all right.   ;)
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            Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
            « Reply #10 on: May 21, 2009, 10:32:23 AM »
            "DANGER! DANGER! my arms are flailing wildly!"
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            Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
            « Reply #11 on: May 21, 2009, 10:58:30 AM »
            Right time frame, wrong cybernetic system.   ;D

            Does make me wonder what the HAL9000 of "2001" would have done with the crew of "Lost In Space"s Jupiter II  ?
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              Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
              « Reply #12 on: May 23, 2009, 06:28:24 AM »
              Not that google tip i mean the other tip before that about using quad processor.
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              Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
              « Reply #13 on: May 23, 2009, 07:29:20 AM »
              You might like this: CPU Multimeter; it does just what you want.  It can be added to your Windows Sidebar as a gadget.
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                Re: determine if my computer is using both cores
                « Reply #14 on: May 27, 2009, 12:20:54 AM »
                soybean i love you just what i needed sorry it took so long to reply i went on vaction and my gf didnt like me being on my laptop that much even when we werent doing anything
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