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@Grake Not only could you install on a different partition, but I would recommend that you do. One partition could be your gaming OS, while the other might be your work OS.

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What causes processors to die out? Why does overclocking accelerate the process?

And lower the HTT multiplier to 4 or 3.

So why does M2 use the same number of pins as existing Socket 940's, but aren't compatible?

Why the need for more pins in processor? Why couldn't M2 just use the same pin configuration as previous processors?

Is the X2 3800+ or Opteron 165 better than any single core processor below $300 in single-threaded performance?

Even if someone has already requested a game to be supported, repeat it again so I can see which games are the most popular.

First beta coming up in a few weeks! What games would you guys like it to support?

If there was a workaround, Microsoft would most likely have issued a patch instead of retract the tool altogether.

Why revive a 3-month old topic?

Maxthon was acquired by Microsoft ?

How did he manage that? As far as I know, they're not released...

@kalo Dial-up will be supported, if you choose so . Currently I have not had the time to work on this project due to the amount of work teachers assign you before break . I'm focusing on making the install as simple as possible, though don't expect it to be easy enough for the average home user to work it. If time allows, a beta will be released before I get my new gaming computer for Christmas.

@suryad Minimum requirements are down .

It's crazy how firmly attached they are! How do you remove them?

@likwit Wicket20519 is right about the RAM being used for games. Future games are expected to use even more memory than just 1GB. Dual-core is recommended because next generation games all benefit from the use of two cores. In fact, some games such as Quake already do. @shix Enabling page file is possible, but would decrease performance if you have the necessary amount of RAM. The reason for this is that the page file not only fragments your hard drive, resulting in longer load times, but also takes up CPU cycles to copy information from the memory to the hard drive and is slower than RAM.

What's that black goo around the core?

Since when was there an X2 3500+?

@shix Dual-core? I don't quite remembering stating that as a minimum requirement (it's recommended though). @Wicket20519 I don't understand what you mean for your first question. The command shell interface will be customizable, since it uses cmd.exe. There won't be any utility to change AA or AF with ease, though most games support that setting in-game. Your best choice is to use a driver with settings tuned to your likings. GE will use either FAT32 or NTFS. GE is based off of the XP core, so whatever XP can run, GE will be able to with the right dependencies. I don't use Steam, so I still have to research about Steam before I can understand whether it's needed or not. Any game can be hosted as long as you don't have a router firewall blocking certain ports.

@Grake Again, it will support as much or as little as you want. @Wicket20519 Keep the questions rolling . There will be no safe mode for GE. If you mean batch files for script support, then yes, there will be support. I'm not sure about multiple monitors. You may be able to make it work on your own, but since I don't own two monitors, then I can't help you with that one. Plug and play, from my research thus far, is required to use your video card. So yes, it will be supported. Security in GE is amazingly tight, though it's not a priority at all. No ports are open by default. This takes care of most of the system vulnerabilities, as malicious software needs some sort of way to connect to your computer first. If I exclude browser support, then the only open hole would be to physically log on to your computer, which can be prevented by setting a BIOS startup password. No game, as far as I know, will have any use of the API's offered by .NET. But in the rare case that it does, .NET Framework can easily be installed.

@Wicket20519 Don't be afraid to ask questions . The installation varies depending on your computer stats. Usually won't take more than 5 minutes to set it up, after the initial install. As I release more information, you'll understand what I mean by "initial install". Unattended installations, though it would be nice, can't be supported since every person's image will vary. You may be able to create your own installation, but it requires an intimate knowledge of Windows setup. GE will support as much or as little as you like. Initially, before any modifications, GE will be very minimalistic and have the default blue background as the wallpaper. The taskbar will not be available. Instead you will be presented with a command shell where you can launch your games. The iRAM card, I believe, uses RAM as a hard drive. Any more questions ?

What's the best size for optimal hard drive performance? I couldn't understand this article that well: http://www.overclockers.com.au/article.php?id=179581&P=2

@tom_vilsack I thought it over and decided that since I couldn't choose between Far Cry 's 64-bit enhanced graphics version or compatibility with users who couldn't afford a new computer, that I should offer both versions. On the other hand, even if I didn't make both versions available, technically advanced users should be able to 'mod' it anyway, since I might provide the equivalent of a source code as my installer .

@Wicket20519 Post them here ! And if you don't like the 64-bit requirement, just complain !