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XP pro on dual core....

  • 09-02-2007 11:10am
    #1
    LoLth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,339 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    Vista is almost here and I am about ready to build myself a new pc. However, I sort of want to stick with xp pro (better the devil you know and all that).

    I plan on getting the Intel Core Duo 6420 when they release it but I'm stuck on a newbie question that I am having trouble finding a clear answer to:

    Will XP Pro , 32 bit edition work on a dual core CPU?
    will it reduce the ability of the CPU?
    will it utilise the dual cores properly?

    would I be better looking about for a 64 bit version of XP?


    any links to clear articles would be appreciated as well as any advice you can give. meanwhile, I'll bury myself in google...


    found what I need (will post links in a bit) but opinions still appreciated.


Comments

  • #2
    brav
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 895 ✭✭✭brav


    XP will work no problem on a dual core CPU.

    XP Pro is the only version of XP that recognizes/supports a dual core but they will all work on it.
    The core 2 duo chips are still really fast and XP runs perfect on them.
    TBH I think the 64bit Windows still hasn't come in to its own and there is no no real speed improvement plus with the added drag of finding 64bit drivers for all the devices, I don't think its worth it for the average Joe

    However XP Pro does not utilize the 2 cores instead it is up to the individual programs if they use the 2 cores as far as I'm aware.

    Vista however does make use of dual core


  • #3
    astrofool
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭astrofool


    XP home supports dual core. XP home does not support dual sockets.

    If you're going to get 64bit, then you're better off with Vista 64bit, as it will actually get alot of drivers. However you do not need 64bit for a 64bit CPU (which is a mistake all novices seem to make).

    I use 64bit Vista at the office, on a GX620, and it supports all hardware, at home though i'll have to wait till it supports:

    Geforce 8800
    Audigy 2 ZS
    Habu Mouse
    Logitech webcam

    so I could be waiting a few months :)


  • #4
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    I'm using XP Pro here on my Core 2 Duo and it works fine.
    However XP Pro does not utilize the 2 cores instead it is up to the individual programs if they use the 2 cores as far as I'm aware.
    Not necessarily - the scheduler will assign different threads to the different cores whenever possible, so it's still great for multitasking. Great for Folding@Home too ;)


  • #5
    exiztone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 605 ✭✭✭exiztone


    I have an Athlon AM2 dual core chip and I find Windows XP performance to be pretty lousy. :<


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