'Win32PrioritySeparation' misconception

Polygon-Paradox · Oct 8, 2004, 07:20 PM

Those of you using the '26' HEX tweak should know that due to the way Catalyst is programmed the optimal setting is the default of '2' HEX.

Watch your stutters disappear.

Dr. Zhivago · Oct 9, 2004, 02:23 PM

And this information is gleaned from where?

FYI, when installing Windows 2000/XP/2003, the default Win32PrioritySeparation value is set to "2" which is the Maximum supported value in WinNT. However, toggling it from the default to Background services and then back again to the default sets it to 38 (26 HEX), which is the maximum value supported by the newer OS's. So, it's not a tweak.

I noticed this behavior over 4 years ago...

My .02
Dr. Z

Polygon-Paradox · Oct 10, 2004, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Zhivago

And this information is gleaned from where?

FYI, when installing Windows 2000/XP/2003, the default Win32PrioritySeparation value is set to "2" which is the Maximum supported value in WinNT. However, toggling it from the default to Background services and then back again to the default sets it to 38 (26 HEX), which is the maximum value supported by the newer OS's. So, it's not a tweak.

I noticed this behavior over 4 years ago...

My .02
Dr. Z

This 'behaviour' you are referring to is actually a bug. When you set it to 'Background services' it changes the value to 26/38. When you set it back to 'Programs' it is supposed to change it back to 2/2 but due to a bug it doesn't. At this point the bug isn't critical so they are concentrating on other things. Not to mention the fact that anyone messing with this should also know what value in the registry this changes and what values should be used.
This is why on default installation the value is 2/2, because it IS the default value.

As for why this works best with ATi is the same reason why 'LargeSystemCache' should be disabled. Catalyst drivers use system pages in a different way when compared to NTFS.

I would go into specifics about why it is more efficient but I don't feel like it and it would propably go over your head anyway - no offense.

Dr. Zhivago · Oct 10, 2004, 10:25 AM

So, you are now saying the opposite of what you posted about a year ago in this forum: http://forum.osnn.net/archive/index.php/t-34249.html

You seem to me to be someone who believes their own importance...

I'm done talking to you.

Polygon-Paradox · Oct 10, 2004, 10:41 AM

Thats fine, but just for the record that is not me. I only use Polygon-Paradox here and Driverheaven, only there its PolygonParadox, everywhere else I go under the name RingWraith.

Obviously I need a more unique account name.

TheFisherman · Oct 10, 2004, 11:00 AM

Oh this is classic. A fool tries to exploit the anonymity of the Internet to save face.

You and the person at OSNN are one and the same. Polygon-Paradox is a VERY unique name....

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Dr. Zhivago Sound: Serious Business Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,033	And this information is gleaned from where? FYI, when installing Windows 2000/XP/2003, the default Win32PrioritySeparation value is set to "2" which is the Maximum supported value in WinNT. However, toggling it from the default to Background services and then back again to the default sets it to 38 (26 HEX), which is the maximum value supported by the newer OS's. So, it's not a tweak. I noticed this behavior over 4 years ago... My .02 Dr. Z __________________ “Why did we ever walk away from brown stacks of thin, crunchy guitars, vocalists who sound like they fell asleep with a lit cigarette in their mouth, frantic bass shoved way the hell down in the mix, and drums that sound like a coke fiend slapping a stripper’s ass?” - Jeff Giles www.popdose.com

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Oct 10, 2004, 10:25 AM	#4
Dr. Zhivago Sound: Serious Business Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,033	So, you are now saying the opposite of what you posted about a year ago in this forum: http://forum.osnn.net/archive/index.php/t-34249.html You seem to me to be someone who believes their own importance... I'm done talking to you. __________________ “Why did we ever walk away from brown stacks of thin, crunchy guitars, vocalists who sound like they fell asleep with a lit cigarette in their mouth, frantic bass shoved way the hell down in the mix, and drums that sound like a coke fiend slapping a stripper’s ass?” - Jeff Giles www.popdose.com

Dr. Zhivago's System Specs
Motherboard	ABIT AT8 32X
CPU	AMD Opteron 165 @2.8GHz
Graphics	Sapphire X1950Pro PCI-E
Memory	2GB DDR-400 @430
Cooling Solution	Zalman CNPS9500 LED
Display	Samsung LN32650B 32" HDTV
Soundcard & Speakers	SB Audigy 2 Value w/ 5.1 Surround Setup
Hard-Drives	Hitachi 7K250 250GB SATA X2
Optical Drives	NEC 3540A X2
Power Supply	Hiper TypeR 580 SLi PSU
Case	Antec Nine Hundred
Input Devices	Logitech PS2 Media KB & G5
Operating System	Windows XP MCE 2005
Extra Info	Hauppage WinTV-PVR 500

Oct 10, 2004, 10:41 AM	#5
Polygon-Paradox Radeon HD 5770 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 326	Thats fine, but just for the record that is not me. I only use Polygon-Paradox here and Driverheaven, only there its PolygonParadox, everywhere else I go under the name RingWraith. Obviously I need a more unique account name. __________________ Windows XP SP2 Asus A7N8X Deluxe r2.0 AMD 3200+ (400) Retail BBA 9800 (NP) 1 GB 3200 C2LL DDR 80 GB WD w/8 MB Cache Memorex 16x/48x DVD w/2 MB Cache Antec SOHO w/420w Dual-Fan PS 19" KDS VS Monitor

Oct 10, 2004, 11:00 AM	#6
TheFisherman Radeon HD 5770 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 217	Oh this is classic. A fool tries to exploit the anonymity of the Internet to save face. You and the person at OSNN are one and the same. Polygon-Paradox is a VERY unique name.... __________________ Abit NF7-S v.2.0 1.5gb ram at 10-3-3-2.5 AMB Barton 2500+ @2215MHz (211x10.5) Dual WD800JB (Raid 0) / WD1600JB / WD800BB Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Logitech Z-680 5.1 speakers Radeon 9800 Pro Sony G420 19"

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