Eazy
December 1, 2006, 11:16am
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The AMD Dual-Core Optimizer can help improve some PC gaming video performance by compensating for those applications that bypass the Windows API for timing by directly using the RDTSC (Read Time Stamp Counter) instruction. Applications that rely on RDTSC do not benefit from the logic in the operating system to properly account for the affect of power management mechanisms on the rate at which a processor core’s Time Stamp Counter (TSC) is incremented. The AMD Dual-Core Optimizer helps to correct the resulting video performance effects or other incorrect timing effects that these applications may experience on dual-core processor systems, by periodically adjusting the core time-stamp-counters, so that they are synchronized.
Source: AMD Athlonâ„¢ 64/FX Processor Utilities & Updates
Download:
http://www.amd.com/us-en/assets/content_type/utilities/Setup.exe
nice tool…and I know it increases performance in Oblivion atleast… Also u could use the Windows XP dual-core KBFix which understands power from dual-cores… This may improve normal operations in Windows for dual-core CPUs.
been using this for a long time. just wanted to know if this is some new version that is out or the same old 1? the release date says nov2k6 so i guess its new. any idea what will be the diff in this & the old1.
@sunbiz - by kbfix u mean WindowsXP-KB896256-v3-x86-ENU.exe right?
yes…WindowsXP-KB896256-v3-x86
I thought the whole world knows it by the dual-core patch or power patch… So my mistake I didnt make the name clear enough!
is this applicable for opteron d.c ???
Vij
December 2, 2006, 3:40am
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Have that…Good one…
Another Q
AMD Athlonâ„¢ 64/FX Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (x86 and x64 exe) 1.3.2.16 - Allows the system to automatically adjust the CPU speed, voltage and power combination that match the instantaneous user performance need. Download this Setup Installation program (EXE) to automatically update all the files necessary for installation. This package is recommended for users whom desire a graphical user interface for installation. This .EXE driver is a user friendly localized software installation of the driver designed for end-users. This driver supports AMD Athlon 64/FX processors on Windows XP SP2, Windows 2003 SP1 x84 and x64 Editions.
Above is the processor driver info…Will this nullify my OC?
@vij
im o.c my 165 from 1800 to 2000ll be at 2000 whic is my oc speed... so id suggest u use it..
Vij
December 2, 2006, 6:46pm
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thanks thixkull..check ur CP
but doesn’t cool and quite driver reduce the vcore too, in that case you could experience some probs with the system
Vij
December 2, 2006, 6:55pm
10
Hmm interesting point…
Anyways Iam using Opty 170 @2.4 …default VCore…so Il start using this.
