Machines Not Handle 64bit Processors?
Aug 22, 2008I currently have vista home premium on my laptop but recently recieved a copy of vista ultimate x64. Can some machines not handle 64bit processors?
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Does 64 Bit Machines (Dual Processors) Need A 64 Bit?
Nov 7, 2008I don't know if this was asked before, please forgive me if this is just a repeat. I am new in the forum.
Does 64bit machines (Dual Processors or Quad etc) need a 64bit Vista to maximize its capabilities? I noticed that new PCs and Laptops shipped today have pre-installed Vista but 32bit OS . . . why is this? Or does it really matter? Please explain this puzzling mystery to a non-techie like me.
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So far, I was able to run two instances of the app against the single db. One instance as the admin user (I'm not sure if my terminology is correct) and another as admin. This is within the same user account. Both instances run different statistics against the same db on different processors. So i'm maximizing two processors.
Now can the experts out there tell me how I could launch two more instances of that app while still using the same db? I tried launching a third within the admin user accout but it said one instance already running. So I tried launching the third as admin but again said instance running. I also created another user account and ran it but it couldn't open the existing db. It need another db. I tried running as admin and still same.
Split The Work Load Between Both Processors
Jan 20, 2009I have just purchased Halo 2 for Microsoft Windows Vista. It runs but there is one problem......It runs choppy when in a room with multiple people or a lot of "action". I have the graphics turned as low as possible and the screen resolution all the way down too. One thing i did notice is that when running the game it only runs off one of my Intel Pentium Core 2 processors. My questions is: Does anyone know how to fix the problem? Is there a way to split the work load between both processors?
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Can Power Supply Handle All This
Sep 29, 2009My PSU is Seasonic 700W 80plus Can my power supply handle my hardware?......
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-X38-DS4
CPU Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600
Memory CORSAIR DOMINATOR DDR2 4GB (2X2GB) PC2-8500 (1066MHZ) +3mini fan
Graphics Card SAPPHIRE RADEON HD4890 OC 1GB GDDR5 (6pin+8pin)
Hard Drives x4
C:WD VelociRaptor 150 GB,10,000 RPM
D:WD 320GB (No Raid)
E:WD 320GB (No Raid)
FWD 320GB (No Raid)
G:Sony high speed sata Dvd Rewriter
Cordless Rumblepad 2
Sound Card 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel Realtek High Definition (onboard) Cooling 3 thermaltake smart case fan II + 1 arctic cooling fan Keyboard Wireless Logitech LX710 x2 * Mouse Wirelles Logitech Laser Mouse MX620 x2 * (* I have 2 keyboards connected) (* I have 2 mouse connected) *Because the pc is also connected via ati radeon in my second t.v. in living room)
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Networking Limited To Machines?
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The error I get is:
Windows Cannot Access \COMPNAME
If I click diagnose I get:
"COMPNAME" is not a valid hostname
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XP Machines Cannot Access Vista Machine
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