To those who are using 2 processors.

[Jeff2005]

The physical memory setting in X2. When it is set to 50% does this mean it is using 1 processor or 50% of 1 processor?

 

thanks Jeff

[Guest]

Ram Jeff

 

To set it for a processor you need to set the affintiy

[Jeff2005]

So I have 3 gigs of memory it will use 50% of that which will be 1500MB. Correct?

 

I am sorry to sound a little ignorant this morning. You know when you sit and think about something, and you think and think, you actually are thinking to much.

 

thanks for the reply.

[bogusmill]

Memory and processor are not the same thing. When you set affinity you tell the program to use only that processor. When you set RAM use at 50% you tell MC to only use 1.5Gig of your RAM for MC use.

[Jeff2005]

I knew that, but sometimes I have a tendency to over think things, when I am deeply involved with a project.

 

thanks again.

[jctjct]

Has anyone done a comparison for MC as far as dedicating a 2nd processor to it?

[TonyNanni@BNB]

I don't mean to sound dumb but where are the settings for processor and ram?

[Guest]

The RAM can be found in the MCAM settings >> config >> toolpaths

 

 

The affinity can be set by ALT +CTRL + DEL, right clicking on the process you want to set and setting the affinity for a processor there

[TonyNanni@BNB]

thanks, memory I'm familiar with but affintiy is a new concept. is it best to leave the default, both processors set?

[Guest]

If it is a true dual core processor or you have dual processors you might have decnt luck running it on an indivdual processor, if it is a hyperthreading processor that offers the option, you'll likely see a performance degradation running on a sigle processor.

[jctjct]

My system has a spot for a 2nd processor, and I might be able to justify it to the boss - but might, or should, won't cut it. Has anyone added one and seen a significant speed increase in Mastercam?

[TonyNanni@BNB]

not sure what i have

 

intel pentium-4 3.2ghz 2.0g ram

[YoDoug®]

I have a couple of questions. They may seem a bit "computer geekish" but I am curious how dual processors systems work.

 

1. When you set the affinity through task manager for a certain exe if you close the app you have to reset the affinity every time you open the app. Is there a way (maybe in sys registry) to make this affinity setting stick?

 

2. If you set the affinity of an app (Mastercam)to one specific processor, will other apps set to default cpu0 and cpu1 be blocked from using the processor that is being used specifically by Mastercam or will they follow the path of first available?

 

3. Say you have Mastercam set for cpu0 and vericut set for cpu1, all other apps set to default (0 and 1). Will the other apps use first available processor or will they error?

[jctjct]

Too bad Bullines isn't around for these PC questions anymore.