On 25 Jan 2004 14:48:12 -0500, lid
(HawkEye_42) wrote:

Hi,

I know this question has been asked before, but I wanted to know if a
dual processor system would help in my situation.

I use my system to do lots of multitasking (multiple memory intensive
programs). Usually I run two instances (don't ask why, hehe) of a
game called Dark Age of Camelot (it's an online role playing game.)
The system usually runs ok with 2 instances at one time, but I do get
lag (its system lag, not internet lag, computer screen freezes for a
couple of seconds. I am running cable modem connection) when I go
into places that have lots of characters to be rendered. I was
wondering, would it help to get a dual cpu system in my case. My
system specs and performance notes are below. Thanks for any
input!!

I am running windows xp professional (not sure if it supports dual
cpu, but I do have 2000 Professional, which does support dual cpu)

ATI Radeon 9700 Pro graphics card
Nforce2 Dual channel DDR motherboard
1024 MB DDR PC3200 ram (bank one 256*2 and bank two
512*1)
120 GB harddrive
AMD 2400+ xp (way overclocked)

Following are my performance notes I got from system performance
monitor, when both instances of the game are running:

The system uses 950+ MB of available memory
100% processor

Thats everything I can think of for now. Hopefully I gave all the
important info!!

Thanks again!

A dual processor system might help, but only if it was a pair of processors
that were close to the speed of the processor you already have. That
doesn't leave many out there, unless you want to spend some BIG bucks. You
might want to see if one of the Intel with Hyperthreading (almost, but not
quite dual processing) might help. Get something like the 2800 or faster on
800mhz fsb with dual channel DDR. Should have fewer hesitations, but can't
say for certain in your exact situation.

JT