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Old 05-15-2008, 12:01 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 911aaron View Post
I am planning to make a new gaming computer with a Q6600 and Windows XP Professional. I was reading this article about Windows XP professional and I found this statement.

"Multi-processor support - Windows XP Pro supports up to two microprocessors, while Home Edition supports only one."

Does that mean my Q6600 wont be used to its full potential since it has 4 cores and according to the article, Windows XP Pro can only support up to 2? Or am I misunderstanding the statement?
Interesting how my sister's HP Laptop is a Centrino Duo and it's on Home Edition...
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