Questions

[RavenndudE]

is there any form of super pi that will utilize dual CPUs (such as AMD MPs). Also, what kind of software OCing is availible for the AMD MPs? I know if i want to OC it through the BIOS, I first have to physically "unlock" my CPUs, which i wouldn't mind doing, but i don't want to order a kit online, and i can never find the stuf i need around here.

[Janus]

I know super-pi doesn't yet utilize dual-cpus or dual-core processors. You could try to use clockgen from cpuid.com and see if that might help you out. Sorry, I don't have any experience ocing MPs.

[RavenndudE]

The program on that site is only available for different nForce2 chipsets for Athlon / Athlon XP Motherboards. I'm going to try a program i found last night called CPUcool.

[Janus]

I've heard of it, but never used it (or at least not for a long time) good luck!

[RavenndudE]

wow, i tried the free version of that program, BUT it doesn't have my motherboard or PLL ... so it doesn't work. I just noticed that i can't even change my multiplyer in the BIOS anyways. So looks like i'm screwed untill i get a new system =\

[Janus]

or you could do the pin mod with the kit :-x

[RavenndudE]

I refuse to buy those kits for $20 + shipping (which are hard to find now-a-days) when i can get a 'rear window defroster repair kit' for $10 ... but they seem to be even harder to come by. Al it is, is a thing of conductive paint that you can connect brocken rear defroster lines.

Then i can use the 'tape and crayon method' to fill in the gap and then paint over it.

[Janus]

even better!

[RavenndudE]

lol, i just won $50 in poker tonight, along with $35 thw last two nights, so i'm going to buy 2 nice HS/fans. I'm thinking about a pair of these (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835106035). It seems like the best availible with in my price range ($75 for two + S&H).

Also (the main reason i'm replying here) do any of these programs that you are listing for benchmarking utilize dual CPUs?

[Janus]

bah, don't waste your time with thermal-crap. Thermaltake, from my own experiences, makes pretty shoddy parts. That and your computer will be loud as hell with that. Look at getting the Thermalright SP-97 (I believe is the AMD compatible one) and get a decent fan to go on it. That or save up to get that new system you have been wanting. I really don't think too many benchmarking programs really utilize dual processors, besides the fact that the other one could be taking cycles away from the one under load.

[Janus]

i just did :D