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ryanb213   06-12-2009 at 05:01:57 AM

after playing around for a few weeks, i havnt found much that pushes the envelope on my q9300 @ 3.4... even fsx is smooth as butter. (gta4 wont work on even the highest f***ing specs so dont bs with that lol) what can i do to push this cpu. i want to see what it can do. any programs/ quad core optimized games????

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flyin15sec   06-12-2009 at 07:54:33 AM
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Well thats the truth about quad core CPUs. Most users don't really need it.

Best scenario for you is to get 3Dmark Vantage and/or 3Dmark06. Both benches will have you trying to eek out that last little performance boost from your CPU, GPU and memory, for a few more points.

Alternately you could Fold with 2 cores while you do daily stuff with the other 2.

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mousemonkey   06-12-2009 at 10:01:03 AM
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ryanb213 wrote :

after playing around for a few weeks, i havnt found much that pushes the envelope on my q9300 @ 3.4... even fsx is smooth as butter. (gta4 wont work on even the highest f***ing specs so dont bs with that lol) what can i do to push this cpu. i want to see what it can do. any programs/ quad core optimized games????


Use something like Nero to encode a shedload of DVD's?

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strangestranger   06-12-2009 at 01:11:57 PM
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Supreme commander with core optimiser and 3GB ram limit enabled, 81km map with 7 A.I and build as much as possible.

------------------------------ I'm a git, deal with it.

Antec 1200,PC Power & Cooling 750,Gigabyte DS4-x48,Intel Q9550@3.4 W/Xigmatek S1283,8GB OCZ DDR2 800,ATI 4870X2,X-FI>CA 640C amp>Tannoy R300/Senn 595's
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enigma067   06-24-2009 at 11:07:55 PM
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ryanb213 wrote :

after playing around for a few weeks, i havnt found much that pushes the envelope on my q9300 @ 3.4... even fsx is smooth as butter. (gta4 wont work on even the highest f***ing specs so dont bs with that lol) what can i do to push this cpu. i want to see what it can do. any programs/ quad core optimized games????




:pfff:

"The Core 2 Quad Q9300 is not a native quad-core like AMD’s Phenom processor,
but rather is two dual-cores connected under a single heat spreader - a multi-chip module."

http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rid=154367

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BadTrip   06-24-2009 at 11:12:09 PM
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what in the hell does that have to do with anything?

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B-Unit   06-24-2009 at 11:18:36 PM
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Hmm, lets play a little game...

Question 1: Does it fit in one socket? Yes.

Question 2: Does it have 4 physical cores? Yes.

Guess what tool? ITS A QUAD CORE!

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pasoleatis   06-24-2009 at 11:28:12 PM
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ryanb213 wrote :

after playing around for a few weeks, i havnt found much that pushes the envelope on my q9300 @ 3.4... even fsx is smooth as butter. (gta4 wont work on even the highest f***ing specs so dont bs with that lol) what can i do to push this cpu. i want to see what it can do. any programs/ quad core optimized games????



Try some video enconding. Downlioad a ridicolous high quality movie (60GB for 1h 30 min) and encoded in something with lower quality. It should use 4 cores. :bounce:

PL

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BadTrip   06-24-2009 at 11:30:35 PM
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I just read his link; It is a good review of the 9300. lmao

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loneninja   06-25-2009 at 08:26:52 PM
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Rendering in 3ds max is the only thing I have that will max my Phenom, otherwise I've never hit 100% cpu usage. I also find todays processors far more powerful than what I need, I keep mine downclocked unless I'm playing a game or rendering.

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fazers_on_stun   06-26-2009 at 01:59:45 AM
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B-Unit wrote :

Hmm, lets play a little game...

Question 1: Does it fit in one socket? Yes.

Question 2: Does it have 4 physical cores? Yes.

Guess what tool? ITS A QUAD CORE!



Isn't the upcoming AMD "Magny Cours" MCM? If so, then Enny needs to find a new nitpick - his current "doublecheeseburger" one is getting stale :D.

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