Multi-Core and Xp service pack 2

[cobaltseeker1]

ive read in a number of places on this site about "fixes" for the problems with multi-core boards and XP, and i've downloaded a million and a half patches to 'fix' the compatibility problem. now, whenever i play the game - my screen begins to 'tear' (black screen appears and disappears in a fast jumpy motion) and within a few minutes, i get a game crash.i've tried everything, my system specs are...Processor :: Intel boxd975 quad core 2.4Vid Card :: e-GeForce 8800 GTSSound Card :: Sound Blaster Live! (cheap one)if i can't get the game to run i'ma have to cancel my sub and i really wanna try it out >.<any help?

[willnotuse]

Something tells me it's not your CPU that is the issue but your video card.  Do you currently have the <a href="http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">latest drivers from nVidia</a>?  Is the fan working properly on the video card?  Do you have the video card hooked up to the PSU?I also seem to remember a post a while back about some defective 8800s.  I don't remember the details but you may want to contact the manufacturer if all else fails.

[cobaltseeker1]

got my vid card updated to latest drivers and hooked to PSU et all that, all my drivers are up to datedefective vid card? i dont think so cause i also had this problem with my ati radeon x800 before switching up to the 8800 nvidia.

[cobaltseeker1]

bump!i figured it out on my own after a "DUR" moment.. "it was working fine when i only had One CPU..."... change affinity of game to work on only one of 4 CPUs (from task manager) and so far no crashes O.othanks for ALL THE HELP folks <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> *coughs and hides*

[cobaltseeker1]

side-note, 2 CPUs worked fine too, didnt bother trying 3 as it runs perfectly smooth with 2. turns out my problem isn't hardware - its software.. these games aren't ready to handle my beefy 'puter :p