Question i have been thinking about my New CPU

ok is it best too have both cores unlocked or just one i have a MSI (OC) MOB
with a 3.2Ghz Athlon 2 Cpu i have it (OC) two 3.65Ghz Stable.Both cores seem too be running just fine.But just the Question is it better too have two unlocked or just keep the First core unlocked.Runing Windows Xp Pro 32bit.And 4 gigs of Ram.

 

An Athlon II cpu is a mutli-core cpu so 2 cores are active anyway. Are you unlocking a 3rd core?

Sam

 

um yes its a dual Core only i went cheap lol 68dollars cheap.don't think there is a third I think in the beging the 2nd core was locked my MSI MOB 870A-G54 was able too unlock it and i in-creased the cpus speed too 3.65 it was only 3.25GHZ computer stayed around 80F the whole time i have two intake fans and a out take fan its a big one.Is it best too keep is locked or unlocked.I really don't think it matter much either way it was just a question.But then again when i unlocked the 2nd core i was able too overclock the Cpu and i turned it back too the normal defaults in the BIOS it went back too the 3.25ghz and the two cores are unlocked but i don't have them OC I did not see much of a in prove meant on the speed.I had too adjust the FSB too OC i all so did that through the Bios .Any thoughts on what i should do should i keep from OC and just leave the the two cores unlocked.

 

If you're not seeing a huge improvement in speed, I would err on the side of caution and turn off the overclocking.

Although the current generation of motherboards make overclocking easier, you still run an increased risk of crashes and/or overheating versus running in stock mode.

 

Core unlocking/locking is purely for an extreme OC benchmark feature, i.e. a single "I did this" run but has no benefits for a 24/7 PC. Leave them unlocked and enjoy the benefits of all the cores you have unless you want to aim for some form of "status".

I have a quad core and it is brilliant when used in that manner.

If you want a single core then put one in.......it really is about "bragging rights" only such a feature!