Which cores are active?

[qbury]

I just purchased my first quad core processor. My PC is exclusively used for audio recording. I want to know how I can tell while the program is opened if the cores are active and other pertinent cpu info. Is this possible?

AMD Phenom II X4 945.

Thanks

 

[misry]

If you run Vista or better search for "cpu gadget".

 

[qbury]

I'm running XP. Sorry I should have included that.

 

[Emperus]

While the app is running, open task manager and click on the performance tab..

 

[qbury]

While the app is running, open task manager and click on the performance tab..

Hmm, that simple huh?

 

[Emperus]

Hmm, that simple huh?

You need a more complex approach..!! It even lists the active memory usage.. There is also a resource monitor to view other parameters in detail.. Meanwhile you can download an app named CPU-Z which will give all the technical info about your CPU..

 

[qbury]

You need a more complex approach..!! It even lists the active memory usage.. There is also a resource monitor to view other parameters in detail.. Meanwhile you can download an app named CPU-Z which will give all the technical info about your CPU..

Thanks much. I'm just kicking myself because I should've known that. I'll check out CPU-Z too.
Thanks again

 

[qbury]

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