what are two processors

[Haus]

my new computer has 2 processors in it. its a AMD athlon 64 x2 dual core processor.

why do i need two and how or what can i do with two processors.


Lemon get your ass in here and help:tongue:

 

[lemon]

sure.. my ass is all over this one..

.. um..

anyways..

a dual core processor is the evolution of a single core processor. basically - its just evolving the way instructions are handled. in the old days, a single execution core was on one physical package ( the thing sitting in the socket, under big ass heat sinks..).

well, multimedia, taking mucho grande processing power, needed .. well, more processing power. so, intel came up with hyperthreading technology. basically, it allows a simulated dual core, except only on one core. dual cores kill hyperthreading, unless you get a dual core with hyperthreading. which is basically two single cores with hyperthreading..

now, with amd processors, you do not get hyperthreading. what you do get is integrated memory controller. which is better for gaming.

basically, a dual core processor is two single core processors smashed into one..

 

[Haus]

very interesting.

and hows the NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE graphics card??

this is my newest computers specs. my old computer i gave to my roomate took a crap on her so i gave her the one i had after i gave her the last one. and got another one. this is the specs. i had a gateway but the fan took a crap on me within one week so i took it back and got this. does me really good for what i want to use this computer for.

Hewlett-Packard - Pavilion 4200+ Desktop - a1710n

 

[lemon]

let me look at the stats, and ill get back to ya..

plus, what is it you want to use it for?

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get rid of vista, by the way... its shit... in my humble opinion... and im not expressing myself fully on this one, and nor do i plan too... but plans can change..

 

[Haus]

so far i like vista. i dint at first and was having problems but i kind of like it.

 

[jezebelus]

I would recomment installing XP since vista is really :yuk