Hawk Firestorm
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Posted - 2005.06.19 20:09:00 -
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Hyperthreading issue I think is kinda misleading I think.
If this was a real problem you'd see this occur with ALL applications you run on a rig not just one, due to the nature of how it's setup.
Eve is a single threaded application same as many and the OS will assign CPU time across the processors, as there's no threading related code in eve as far as I'm aware, if you feel this may be a problem with you and you have a older mobo update your bios, (not something for the weak hearted), but if in doubt seek out a professional to do it for you.
As far as Ram stick assignment, well I'm a IT eng of 20 years all I'd say is this, ALWAYS install your memory according to your manufacturers guidelines, DDR memory sticks should be installed in matched pairs on dual channel boards, not doing so you'll severly gimp your systems performance due to the restricted bandwidth on dual channel boards, and always use the brand and memory specs recommended for your mobo.
If you use asus mobo's I can heartly recommend geil memory, again due to the nature of how things work, problems with memory would show in all applications you run in general not just eve.
As for cache issues, well I think this is something that's kinda been pulled from earlier builds ya there was a true problem with cache, but this has been negated to a greater degree.
Yes eve prolly has the worst system for managing it's cache in the universe, but I've run eve playing daily all day every day for over a year without having to clear no probs.
Most instability probs I find are down to hardware setup and driver issues as a whole.
I tend to find the systems that have the severest probs tend to be ones using ATI cards for instance, one reason I don't install em on any system I build, and there always rock solid as a result as well as always using Intel chipsets. :)
Overall it's far more probable that your instability probs are being caused by the drivers, the hardware you've desided on (chipsets etc being a good stopping point), rather than cache issues etc.
But hey do what ever you feel works for you, and good luck to ya, I just wanted to give some professional advice on these 2 areas.
Personally I've never had these problems on my systems, biggest reason being I built em. :), and the hardware I chose to makeup the system.
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