Dual Core Question

Yes, GalCiv2 takes advantage of both processors.

It would depend on the relative speeds of each, but generally yes.
A dual core 2.8GHz should outperform a single 3.2GHz, for example.

Yes, GalCiv2 takes advantage of both processors.

wahhh?

Last time I checked GalCiv2 doesn't take full use of a dualcore.
Taking full advantage would be being able to split the resources of the game it self onto both processors.
If a program is unable to do this then windows basicly stick a program to a processor. So windows would be running on one and galciv would be running on the other and thats a big reason why you get such a big performance boost.

BTW i am using a dual core and the game screams at max settings.

You can leave Task Manager open, set the refresh to slow, and play the game.
Then when you exit the game and check, you will see that both processors are being utilized for the game. System processes do not take that much cpu time, so it would be obvious if the game was only using a single core.

BTW i am using a dual core and the game screams at max settings.

I take it by this you mean the game is good at max settings??

I take it by this you mean the game is good at max settings??

I think he means that he has to turn his sound way down.

I think he means it runs in fear, or doesn't work.

I think maybe writing in plain english would have been the preferable thing here, and something many should note for future reference. Something as easy as one word written out of context can lead to a complete debate on what that poster may or may not have meant...

As for screams, i give you the definition The Program for future reference

# sharp piercing cry; "her screaming attracted the neighbors"
# shout: utter a sudden loud cry; "she cried with pain when the doctor inserted the needle"; "I yelled to her from the window but she couldn't hear me"
# screech: a high-pitched noise resembling a human cry; "he ducked at the screechings of shells"; "he heard the scream of the brakes"
# yell: utter or declare in a very loud voice; "You don't have to yell--I can hear you just fine"
# belly laugh: a joke that seems extremely funny
# make a loud, piercing sound; "Fighter planes are screaming through the skies"

My desktop system has a fast single core processor, 2.4 GHZ Athlon. My laptop has a slower dual core processor 1.6 GHz Centrino. The game runs just about the same speed on both systems so based on that alone, I would have to say the game is properly utilizing both processor cores on the laptop.

As for screams, i give you the definition The Program for future reference

Maybe so but your "dictionary" doesn't seem to include slang. You seem to assume that no one in here knows slang, or maybe it is you who doesn't. Regardless it is a trivial point but before browbeating about plain english, realize that slang takes the place of alot of our verbal/written communications these days. Screams, bitching(or more properly, bitchin'), fly, rocks, et cetera, et cetera.... imply that something is awesome. So, being 36 (which I consider over the hill), I at least still knew what the poster meant by "screams". I wonder if you are one of those genius types... you know... high intelligence, low common sense maybe? Nothing personal... just lighten up. At least the post wasn't filled with horrible grammar mistakes, as is par for the course.

Using slang is fine and i have no issue with it. However not all slang means the same in every country on earth and therefore an explanation of the context of the word/slang is not unreasonable is it?

Personally i have no idea what the poster meant by his pc screaming! Does that make me slow or dim-witted, or just from a different country where this slang term is not used. I know many slang words yet for some terrifing reason this one has passed me bye. I am simply hoping some kind member could explain the term so i will be better versed for future encounters with this slang word

Good lord, scream in this context means fast. It's a referrence to the sound made by things going fast, i.e. jets, superbikes, etc.

Many thanks