software/hotfixes/drivers needed for dual-core, 64bit system?

[poseyj]

this is going to be an OCing rig and I want to squeeze every bit of performance out of it I can. im new to dual-core and 64 bit CPUs, im wondering if im missing any software some of you would recommend. right now i have:

 

-windows xp pro CD with SP2 integerated

-latest nforce chipset drivers from nvidia.com

-latest ultra-d drivers(sound, LAN etc)

-latest ATI catalyst driver from ati.com

-dual-core hotfix for windows xp

 

am i missing anything? im referring only to software that lets windows run as smoothly as possible with all the hardware(not apps like prime95, cpuz for testing OCs) thanks for any help

[Sorrento]

The AMD64 dual core driver, the Microsoft hotfix and the registry hack to disable it, and some other stuff to consider with dual core cpu's are explained in this link:

 

http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=983781

 

Prime95 can be used to test the stability of your processor once it is overclocked, and the time you need to run it depends on how stable you want your system to be.

 

Check out the two errata settings at BIOS, I am not sure yet but I had them disabled and my system had a ton of problems... now that I have them on AUTO everything is smooth, 2.5 ghz at stock voltage when before 2.25 ghz wasn't posible with the same stock voltage.

[poseyj]

what are these 'errata' settings you are talking about? thanks

[Sorrento]

At BIOS, at one menu... forgot its name, but it could be Enchance PCI settings or something.

 

I am still not sure about them, but my Opteron 175 works diferent with them on Auto... and auto means the setting can be enabled or disabled, depending if its needed... so Auto is ok.