My current processor (AMD Athlon64 3700+) doesn't show any CPU temperature readings in NHC (notebook hardware control). Will an Intel Core Duo processor show CPU temperatures?\nThanks
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Yes they can. I have a Intel Duo Core laptop and can see the temp.\nYou should also see your AMD Athlon64 cpu temps. \nBut as proto already said, you will need a program that reads temps. Like Speedfan.
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That depends on if you need info about YOUR processor or processors in general. If it's about your processor, your best bet is to type into google your PC's model number ans the word "specs", and maybe "processor" as well, and you should be able to find a page with your specific computer's processor type. \nIf you need more information or are looking for info on other processors, sites that sell them, like www.newegg.com or www.microcenter.com should have fairly detailed specifications.\nIf you're just looking for a brief tutorial on CPU's, I can tell you a little bit here: the CPU is the central processing unit of your computer. It is whatdoes the calculations for the computer. CPU's are rated according to clock speed, and will have a number in gigahertz (GHz) showing the speed. However, speed is not the only determining factor. Some processors can do more calculations per second, but some also need more as they are not efficient, or are slowed down by the way they transfer information to the rest of the computer. A processor must fit the motherboard it is on, which means they must be of matching socket types (you'll find this info with the rest of the CPU's specs). Some CPU's are "dual core" which means there are essentially 2 processors working together to speed things up, although this will not be as fast as double the clock speed. (ie, a dual-core 1.5 GHz will not be the same as a single core 3 GHz) Processors can also be either 32-bit or 64-bit, and 64-bit is becoming more popular, as it will be able to support new, advanced software in the future. If you're buying a processor, also consider the type of memory that goes with the motherboard, as some kinds are faster than others. There are more advanced things, as well, but that's about the extent of my knowledge. If you have more questions, just post them and I'll see what I can do.
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Out of those - go for the pentium 4 - but the new intel's - core 2 duo's are really kicking a$$ at the moment. - I'd seriously consider looking at a low end one of those even if it's a little over budget.\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005
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Look around on your mainboard's installation cd if your computer came with one, or go to the site for your mainboard.  They often have a utility for monitoring your cpu and case fan speeds, given in a choice of F or C.\n\nBut be aware that devices that you want to monitor for temps must have some kind of hardware attached to them that does the measuring - main boards come with this for cpu and one or more of the fans, but not for the other things you mention.
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Right click on my computer and click properties to get the processor type and model. Then go online and find out from the vendor site(intel or amd). and moreover u need to find out if the new processsor takes same voltage more or less and other compatibilities.
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If it is recent one (Pentium+)\nIt has both\n\nFor description see links
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It should be listed on the invoice somewhere.  And if you don't have an AMD processor, it's not 64bit.  Open the Control Panel and then open System.  Towards the bottom it should be listed there.
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Besides adding/reconfiguring fans, or removing/reapplying thermal paste to your processor,  I would STRONGLY advise using CPUidle.  This small program runs in the background and tells your computer to "relax" when you are not doing something on it, or are just using it to do basic things.  \nIt basically keeps your cpu occupied when it isn't doing power tasks and thus LOWERS the cpu temperature DRAMATICALLY!  I use it on both my desktop and notebook, cause remember, the lower the temp the longer life you will get out of your processor!  Try it!
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http://www.intel.com/products/processor/index.htm\nhttp://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9488,00.html\nhttp://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/ProductInformation/0,,30_118_9485_9488%5E9495,00.html\nGoodluck ^_^
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I'm not an expert. but Dual core processers are fairly new: AMD ATLON 64 X2, and also the PENTIUM D from INTEL. They are 2 processing cores on 1 cpu chip.
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honestly, junk it \n\nmuch cheaper than searching 4 old processors not knowing if they work at all\nget a new p4 nope, get a pentium dual core ... just say yes ... lottsa ideas then
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Hi,\n\nThere are a few thing I need to let you know about laptops.\nMany laptop manufacturers have their laptops programmed and or cpu to change the cpu speed when the laptop is idled or even when you're using it for simple tasks. The laptop is programmed like this to save battery life. Now let's say if you were video editing your cpu should change to full power so from 700MHz to now 2.00GHz.
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What do you mean overall performance? In fact, most of the times, your PC does not operate at the full potential, just like internet, rarely does it reach the max speed. To make your CPU run faster, you may want to enter setup during booting time and overclock your processor.\n\nYour system performance is based on amount of RAM and CPU and VIDEO CARD quality, therefore it cannot be compared with your CPU.
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THE INTEL DUO CORE IS MUCH MORE BETTER THAN INTEL PENTUM M \n\nIT RUNS AT 667MHZ  FSB AND M RUNS AT MAX 400MHZ
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This has nothing to do with the CPU.  It has everything to do with the graphics card(s) you use.  I'm easily able to do this with an NVidia GeForce 5200 with a single DVI and a single VGA output.  Some systems using ATI cards MIGHT require defining the "primary" monitor - only the primary monitor can display video with ATI cards I've seen.  This may hold true for dual video cards as well.
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U can leave it on as much as u want, but...\n1. be sure that u have installed some temperature monitoring program or u need to check BIOS for setings bout that.\n2. Remember that your CPU cant last forewer (heat damages him over time). Transistors broking over time and at some point your CPU will be out of order. For Intel its 15%, and AMD about 30% of overall number of transistors, i think.
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No, you can not say this. It depends on the programming of the application. In several benchmark tests a higher clocked single core CPU is still faster than a dual core CPU.\nI found a good article where the two processors Intel Pentium D 820 (dual core) and Pentium 4 670 (single core HT) are put in opposition.\nhttp://techreport.com/reviews/2005q2/pentiumd-820/index.x?pg=1