Resolved Quad Core with XP Pro

Hi

I have just built a new PC with an Intel Core i5-750 2.66 GHz Quad Core Socket 1156 8MB L3 2.0Gb/s DMI Interface together with an Intel DH55HC Mother Board.

My question is

"Does Windows XP Pro SP3 make full use of a quad core processor like this one? "

My main application is video editing and DVD creation, and I have seen a noticable increase in the speed at which it encodes to MPEG when creating DVD compliant files but I am wondering whether or not it is using the processor to it's full capability.

Thanks

Ken

 

Hi Ken, welcome to WindowsBBS.

Yes XP Pro SP3, does support and use multi core processors.

 

Hi Wildfire

I asked this because I went to the local Computer store to buy blank DVD disc's and I asked the same question to be told that it does not use it to it's full capability unless one has a 64bit operating system? What do you know about it?

Many thanks

Ken

 

Ken,

The OS will use the capabilities of Quad-Core, specific applications (particularly games) may not. I have no idea why your local store suggest there is a problem other than SP2 and earlier may have needed a little tweaking. XP Pro SP3 doesn't have these issues.

 

Many thanks


Ken