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Azn Tr14dZ

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How can I run 2 instances of Prime95 at the same time for dual-core processors?
 
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there is a command line parameter . i think you need to use -a 1 on the second instance
 
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How do I run the second one and how do I do that? I'm not really a benchmarking person...
 
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create a shortcut to prime95.exe, edit the shortcut, append -a 1
 
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or -a1 without blank
 
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Wow! Still not working out. Whenever I click, the 2nd one just closes automatically.
 
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Got it W1zzard, thanks for the help!
 
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