Fix: Performance sucking on Dual Core and HT CPUs
witch:
Internet Security Norton craps out networks regularly too. I uninstalled Norton's suite about two years ago. Nod32 is the one I've been recommended next.
On the topic of dual cores, I'm going to try Argon's suggestions today on my big machine. I've backed up my data and ready to try. None of the suggestions appear to affect the RAID array, so I'll give it a bash. I have a AMD 4400 dual core and I always thought the Sims performance should have been even better than it is.
If that works I also have a new laptop with 2Ghz Turion dual core but it's running Vista, so I don't know if the instructions would be the same?
gjam:
Quote from: Argon on 2007 March 18, 04:29:26
Open boot.ini in notepad and add the /usepmtimer switch
Where should I be looking for boot.ini?
So far all I can find is reboot.ini and boot.ini.backup
Venusy:
Tools > Folder Options... > View > Uncheck the box next to "Hide protected operating system files (recommended)"
Go to the root folder of your hard drive (typically C:\) and look for boot.ini.
amjoie:
If you follow the link to where he got the initial info, it gives specific instructions on where to find boot.ini, so you can get there easily.
Here is the part you need to know, as a quote from that page:
"Now look at your boot.ini to make sure that the command /usepmtimer is there, by right clicking on My Computer go to Properties, click on the ADVANCE tab, then under Startup and Recovery click on Settings, then click on EDIT....make sure your boot.ini has the /usepmtimer in there (located in the last line), if NOT then just copy and paste /usepmtimer in there. (NOT the entire boot.ini example)
Note: If you have an AMD dual core and installed the AMD drivers, the /usepmtimer would be inserted into your boot.ini for you."
Follow the instructions, and you'll be up and running in no time. :)
gjam:
Quote from: Venusy on 2007 March 24, 22:43:22
Tools > Folder Options... > View > Uncheck the box next to "Hide protected operating system files (recommended)"
Aha. I thought I already had everything visible, but that box was still checked.
Quote from: amjoie on 2007 March 24, 23:56:31
That won't work -- it isn't there to be found. I searched my whole C drive. Nada
....
Note: If you have an AMD dual core and installed the AMD drivers, the /usepmtimer would be inserted into your boot.ini for you."
Well, Venusy's instructions worked for me. But that last statement would explain why the switch was already in there, once I did find it.
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