I read that Toms Hardware article about the multicore CPU performance. The thing I thought was interesting was, in reference to the 3 cores showing the most improvement and 4 cores not so much is that, it is in the benchmark that stands out probably the most to people looking at benchmarks, gaming. The part I thought was odd that was completely not mentioned is that the Xbox 360 has 3 cores. So, it wouldn't be to ridiculous to think that game programmers are optimizing their code for 360's with 3 cores, and just using the same code both ways for quad core PC's. While I know the architectures aren't COMPLETELY identical, the general processing of the 360 is not too unlike that of a PC, if I'm correct, the biggest difference is the system bus limitation isn't a factor (or not much of one) on the 360, but the coding is still relatively similar. Why break your neck coding for 4 CPU's when you can code for 3 and support both platforms. Which leads me to believe the real problem in parallel CPU coding is the coders don't (and not to suggest it's easy) throw in scalability. I mean, they should be programming it to utilize every idle CPU that is available. So if you have Dual Quad Cores, you gain instant performance. However, I'd be willing to bet, if they ran a Quad QUAD-CORE test config, you'd only see 3 CPU's optimized. Unless it's all about MULTIPLES of 3, in which case, you wouldn't get a big increase until you scaled to 4 quads (12 cores, essentially). Regardless, it sounds like parallel processing is getting better, but still isn't a factor. At least multi-cores are pretty much becoming the norm, so it should only get better from here on out.

@Jason

:agreed:

The improvement has been good to see.

Whether it's a real person or not, the term "artificial intelligence" still stands I think! ~8-P

(no offence meant, Drashek!)

If Drashek really is a bot, the algorithms seem to be improving. Either way, the poster is learning to write English better.

Whether you're a real person or a computer, Drashek, congratulations on your improvement.

Agree that Name Sells More than Specs. What are Specs for, AnyWay?

When I saw:Foxconn Quantum Flaming Blade X58 motherboard I knew Indians Where On Rise Again. Save Your Confederate Bonds, South Will Rise Again. so Did Foxconn, Thru MSRP on Top Chipper. drashek

No, Paul, the most remarkable thing about that board is it's name: Flaming Blade.

Ought to go down large with guys that like to play games together.