Re: Intel 3.4

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From: Carey Frisch [MVP] (cnfrisch_at_nospamgmail.com)
Date: 01/11/05


Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:02:24 -0600

Windows XP Home Edition runs fine with an Intel 3.4GHz CPU.
If you install two CPUs, then you'll need Windows XP Professional.

Your new Intel P4 CPU supports hyper-threading.
Please read the following:

Windows XP and Hyper-Threading
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810231

Hyper-Threading Technology
http://www.intel.com/technology/hyperthread/

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"Jim" wrote:
| Hi
| 
| Does Windows XP Home edition install/work ok with an Intel 3.4GHz CPU?
| 
| I read somewhere that higher end processors appear as 2 in the system
| properties, and only XP Pro supports dual CPU?
| 
| Thanks for any help.
| 
| Jim


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