Author: William Penn
Date: 09:27:06 01/31/06
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On January 31, 2006 at 11:50:09, Stephen Ham wrote: >Dear readers, > >I just found a web site that claims it has advice for speeding up Windows XP. > >http://www.activehowto.com.nyud.net:8090/how-to/4/11/414.htm > >Will doing the above also speed up chess programs? I believe engine performance >is almost entirely a function of processor speed. But, does speeding up the >operating system also have engine/program benefits? > > >All the best, > >Steve Interesting link, but I don't think it will affect chess software significantly with the latest generation of chess software. Except, possibly... Chess engines want processor time, usually 98%+. So if you have something else eating 1-2% or more of your processor's time, that would have an effect. WP
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