i have a dual core pc and problems, iknow what the problem is but its annoying, i need to set the affinity to 1 core each time i play bf2, oblivion etc. are there any GOOD programs that can help so i dont have to do it every time i go to load up a game. i know there are but i cant find'em.
Huh? BF2 won't work right if you have a Dual-Core CPU? That is fucked up.
Unfortunately, the only thing I can think of is to disable the second core in BIOS setup. I tried changing the affinity once, but don't know of a way to have it set every time you run the program. There may be a command line option similar to setting it to run with /HIGH, but I don't know it.
Unfortunately, the only thing I can think of is to disable the second core in BIOS setup. I tried changing the affinity once, but don't know of a way to have it set every time you run the program. There may be a command line option similar to setting it to run with /HIGH, but I don't know it.
have you applied the Windows and AMD Dual Core patches?
um no a link would be nice, i got this pc without anything installed on it so all dual core probs need to be solved, so link please, would have replied sooner but been away a few days-_{MoW}_-Assasin wrote:
have you applied the Windows and AMD Dual Core patches?
I have a dual core too.
So these patches would be good
So these patches would be good
OK, go here
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Tec … 06,00.html
scroll down until you see this if you are using XP
AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (exe) 1.2.2.
Those are the latest drivers for X2 processors, but then I am assuming you meant the X2 not the intel dualcore
and as for windows updates, Start>Programs>Windows Updates
Towelly
http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/Tec … 06,00.html
scroll down until you see this if you are using XP
AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor Driver for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Version (exe) 1.2.2.
Those are the latest drivers for X2 processors, but then I am assuming you meant the X2 not the intel dualcore
and as for windows updates, Start>Programs>Windows Updates
Towelly
I have an X2 4200+ and everything has always worked fine for my computer....
ok i just got the patch, heres hoping!!!
thx soo much
thx soo much
Do you ever get random disconnections from server messages, I used to get them before I updated, and btw very very very good choice of processor thereMr.Pieeater wrote:
I have an X2 4200+ and everything has always worked fine for my computer....
Rusty - did that help?rustynutz wrote:
ok i just got the patch, heres hoping!!!
thx soo much
Any of you guys have a link to the Windows dual core fix? I installed the AMD one.
I have an OEM copy of Windows XP (that I paid $140 for!) and it is telling me that to even submit an email for the dual core fix (they don't post it?!?!) is going to COST ME $35! unbelieveable....
Ooh worried now, just got a new system with a AMD64 x2 4400+. I haven't got around to installing BF2 on it yet... fingers crossed!
No need to worrie, just patch it (see above) and all will be fine.Kontrolfreq wrote:
Ooh worried now, just got a new system with a AMD64 x2 4400+. I haven't got around to installing BF2 on it yet... fingers crossed!
Towelly
I thought that using powerstrip (google it) can also do it for you, and may be better with performance than some weird patch.
no it bloody didnt, any thing i can do?Tunacommy wrote:
Rusty - did that help?rustynutz wrote:
ok i just got the patch, heres hoping!!!
thx soo much
Try a BIOS update? I never had any problem with my setup... I run Athlon64 X2 3800+ and all I ever needed was AMD's processor driver. Setting affinity was never much of an option to me since I was able to run it fine without any issue. If you still desire a program to be able to set affinity, then I suggest googling for a program named "WinLauncherXP". It's a small and simple little application but it does wonders for setting up programs with affinity settings.
I probably have missed something else since I didn't see any specs but it'd be nice to get an overview as to what's inside.
I probably have missed something else since I didn't see any specs but it'd be nice to get an overview as to what's inside.
I have a 4200+ X2 and BF2 has never had any problems running (other than the occasional crash to desktop, but that's just BF2 :p )
By the way, to have the affinity automatically set each time a program is running, all you have to do is download this file: http://www.sejat.com/tools/imagecfg.exe into your system32 folder. Then go to a command prompt and type:
imagecfg -a 0xn "c:\path\to\file.exe"
replace the "n" in 0xn with 1 or 2, depending on which cpu you want the program to run on, and your set.
By the way, to have the affinity automatically set each time a program is running, all you have to do is download this file: http://www.sejat.com/tools/imagecfg.exe into your system32 folder. Then go to a command prompt and type:
imagecfg -a 0xn "c:\path\to\file.exe"
replace the "n" in 0xn with 1 or 2, depending on which cpu you want the program to run on, and your set.
Last edited by domisi (2006-04-21 22:35:46)
eh, me too. I have to set it to one or the other.
hey rusty- i had a similar thread going - and other people had problems with antivirus - so definitely disable that, and your firewall before playing. I just did a video card driver update (just came out and I did not know about it) from Nvidia, and that actually seems to be working for me....i have played about 5 hours without a problem, so the jury is still out, but I have NOT had to set the affinity to a single core since.......if you haven't already:rustynutz wrote:
no it bloody didnt, any thing i can do?Tunacommy wrote:
Rusty - did that help?rustynutz wrote:
ok i just got the patch, heres hoping!!!
thx soo much
> Update your chipset drivers (Nvidia for me)
> AMD also has a hot fix for dual core processors. if you need it I can find the link.
> Update your video card drivers (Nvida for me again)
> Update your motherboard BIOS drivers
> Disable virus and firewall.
These can all be downloaded. I did all of this (even with a new machine, the discs came with 5 month old drivers) in parts, but now it seems to be working.
This is a Windows XP hotfix for dual core as well....this is the last one I did and I think this is the one that solved the problems I was having:
http://www.amdzone.com/modules.php?op=m … p;sid=3964
http://www.amdzone.com/modules.php?op=m … p;sid=3964