What is the advantage of HyperThreading ??

I was under the impression that Hyper-threading was an important feature to leave enabled ( performance I assume). Yet, when looking into adding a TV tuner card to my DELL 8300, I am being advised ( even by the manaufacturer) to turn HT OFF.

See below. Is there no other option here?

Thanks,

Marvin

RESPONSE FROM AVERMEDIA:
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Yes, you will have the same problem also.  All the TV cards are all alike and you will have problem with Hyper-Treading.

Alan

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Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 5:12 PM

Mainboard: DELL 8300
Chipset:
OS: Windows XP
CPU: DELL Pentium 4 , 2.6 GHZ
System Memory:
VGA Card: NDVIDIA GE FORCE FX 5200
Other System Info: LAN CARD: Intel Pro/100 MODEM: Conexant Smart HSFi V92 56K
Problem Description: Question - I am looking to buy a TV/FM Tuner Card for DELL 8300. I had been considering the ATI TV WONDER VE (for TV only) , or a Hauppauge WinTV model 401 , but in an Oct 1 post from Keith S, points out that " both cards are hyperthreading incompatible. Please disable HT in the BIOS if you wish to use either card. 'Hopefully' compatible software will be available. So, I am looking for other options. Can you please comment on the compatibility of AVerMedia Ultra TV PCI or AVeTVSutdio Deluxe with an Dell 8300? Thanks Marvin

Message Edited by Marvin G on 11-05-2003 05:54 PM

Message Edited by Marvin G on 11-05-2003 05:55 PM