dual cpu load balance with VM

ive probably discussed this before but obviously any remedy didnt stick.

i have a dual cpu t5500 and i want to run a linux vm. vbox seems to launch the vms only on cpu0.

i tried playing with process lasso affinity but that didnt work, or i went about it wrong.

ideally id like both cpus utilized under one vm.

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Originally Posted by MindCrime

ive probably discussed this before but obviously any remedy didnt stick.

i have a dual cpu t5500 and i want to run a linux vm. vbox seems to launch the vms only on cpu0.

i tried playing with process lasso affinity but that didnt work, or i went about it wrong.

ideally id like both cpus utilized under one vm.

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It's been a long time since I ran a vm...so pardon my memory. On the main vbox page, under SYSTEM, what does it say your processor count is?

Setup a dual boot system and run native linux when needed. Then you also have the option to run GPU apps.

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Originally Posted by scole of TSBT

Setup a dual boot system and run native linux when needed. Then you also have the option to run GPU apps.

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i think this is the best choice, its going to come down to hd space.

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Originally Posted by MindCrime

i think this is the best choice, its going to come down to hd space.

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forgot i could just run off the live usb. so far they seem to run about 25-30% faster than the vm. going to run out this first set of 12 then turn it up into the logic threads and see how they do.

are both drive caddies already used?

it has two drives, a 78gb, and a 250ish gb. i can clear out the 78gb, it has win7 boinc data and VM files, which i wouldnt need if doing dual boot. ill run this on the usb stick without installing for now.. cause it works and im lazy and prone to screwing things up.