HOw can I verify the use of the dual core? [Archive]

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jorsan

26th July 2006, 14:29

Is there any program that let me see the use of each core when a program is running? my idea is to verfy the correct use of both dual cores or if my program is using both or just one. Thanks

check

26th July 2006, 14:33

if you have correctly installed the relevant drivers I believe windows task manager should do the job.

jorsan

27th July 2006, 00:31

Thanks for your answer. My intention is to find how much load are each one having. Task manager let me know if their are in use and yes, they are. Any ideas?

Awatef

27th July 2006, 01:10

Look at this screenshot:
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/8991/taskmanagerbp3.th.gif (http://img107.imageshack.us/my.php?image=taskmanagerbp3.gif)
As you can see, the Task Manager does give you the CPU load. In this case, it is 44%. If you have a dual core, it will display 2 separated scales instead of one ;)

SallyDog

27th July 2006, 01:32

As you can see, the Task Manager does give you the CPU load. In this case, it is 44%. If you have a dual core, it will display 2 separated scales instead of one ;)

Interesting. My task manager doesn't seem to provide that information (W2K). I don't recall neglecting to install any drivers though. :confused:

Awatef

27th July 2006, 01:39

You may want to use ThrottleWatch then.
Downloadable here: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/CPU-Tweak/ThrottleWatch.shtml

SallyDog

27th July 2006, 02:46

You may want to use ThrottleWatch then.
Downloadable here: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/CPU-Tweak/ThrottleWatch.shtml

Hmmm - looks like throttlewatch is geared toward Intel - I'm an AMD addict.

Even so, I don't really see the 2 separate graphs from the throttlewatch screenshots. I must be missing something.

celtic_druid

27th July 2006, 04:16

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2408/cpusaf6.png
Win2k running an X2. That is what you should see.

jorsan

27th July 2006, 04:24

Thanks to all for your help.

sysKin

27th July 2006, 06:50

You might want to View -> CPU history -> One Graph per CPU

SallyDog

27th July 2006, 11:50

Win2k running an X2. That is what you should see.

That is what I see. I just thought it would be kind of neat to see separate bars under CPU usage showing how much each core was using. That said, I don't really have a use for such knowledge :D

http://wocoleman.com/storage/taskmgr.jpg

jorsan

27th July 2006, 18:07

Is normal that one part is used more than the other? I think yes because they dont split processes, just run some processes in one part and others in the other . .. am I right?

johnhamler1

28th July 2006, 20:14

hi,
when i press control alt del, it says "task manager has been disbled".

can u help me?i think i got a virus, and it screwed my laptop.

Shinigami-Sama

28th July 2006, 21:13

GpEdit.msc
theres a millions settings in there about local security policies for things like that
also it can disable auto-start :0

johnhamler1

29th July 2006, 18:55

and where do i go to find this prg Gpedit.msc???

Gehenna

29th July 2006, 19:07

Its part of windows (not home version)..
(Group Policy Editor)

Run / Gpedit.msc
Command Prompt / Gpedit.msc

IMHO Its not something you should dabble with,unless you understand the consequences of your actions.