Hyper Threading

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Dr. Med said:
Is windows 2000 compatible with Hyper-Threading Technology?
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Unlike WinXP, Win2K cannot distinguish between physical and
logical processors. Since Win2K Pro and Server are limited to
two CPUs, if you have a single-CPU system it might be worth
enabling HT. But if you have a dual-CPU system you should
definitely not enable HT -- you'll take a major performance hit.

Rick
 
Server can handle 4 CPU's
Sort of.

Unlike WinXP, Win2K cannot distinguish between physical and
logical processors. Since Win2K Pro and Server are limited to
two CPUs, if you have a single-CPU system it might be worth
enabling HT. But if you have a dual-CPU system you should
definitely not enable HT -- you'll take a major performance hit.

Rick
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