Dual core compatibility

[fredbass]

Originally Posted by Respenus

OK, I'm writing this post from ym fathers Linux comp as I'm waiting for my neighbour to put together my new comp.

It's gonna be the new Intel 2 DUO E6300 1,866 GHz processor (I know that it's not the best one out there, but remember I need a completetly new motherboard), Gigabyte GeForce 7600 GT (passive cooling) and 2 GB DDII 800 MHz RAM.

Now I want to know if Silent Hunter III in any way works better on the new dual-core machines (too bad it's not a 64bit game ). I heard that the new Intel processor works wonders, even with my new "not so best" processor.

I already play the game at full detail, but is there any difference. I'm sure some of you already have dual-core machines and will be able to tell me if there is any difference at all!

Well I'm not an expert, but the purpose of dual core is that certain programs would run on one core while others run on another at the same time, so the game is run on one while your antivirus is running on another. At least I think that's what is supposed to happen. So to me, if it does what's intended then the answer to your question should be yes, generally speaking. So as I see it, with one core, I am forced to close all other programs while I play to avoid conflicting issues, but by having a second core, you could in theory keep a program open like your AV.

[SteamWake]

I have no problems with one.

[Respenus]

Originally Posted by SteamWake

I have no problems with one.

But does the game work any differently. I know that in others high-res games the new cores help, but I'm not sure what will the difference be in SH3.

Well I'm not an expert, but the purpose of dual core is that certain programs would run on one core while others run on another at the same time, so the game is run on one while your antivirus is running on another. At least I think that's what is supposed to happen. So to me, if it does what's intended then the answer to your question should be yes, generally speaking. So as I see it, with one core, I am forced to close all other programs while I play to avoid conflicting issues, but by having a second core, you could in theory keep a program open like your AV.

I'm no expert either, but I belive that dual-core processors don't work that way!

[fredbass]

Originally Posted by Respenus

I'm no expert either, but I belive that dual-core processors don't work that way!

Well maybe we can get an expert to help us out a bit.

[spork542]

Originally Posted by fredbass

Well maybe we can get an expert to help us out a bit.

It does work like that.

[CCIP]

My dual-core Pentium IV (3.06GHz) is running the game beautifully. It's not a huge improvement over my previous single-core Athlon, to be honest, but I think there is a certain performance ceiling for the game that I have already hit. Likewise, I have not observed that much difference between 1 and 2GB of RAM.

Does it work with Dual-core processors well? You bet.
Is it worth getting a Dual-core processor? Yes, I think so. But not for SHIII. You won't see much change from a decent non-dual-core machine.