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    CPU load near 60% while OS load less than 5%

    Discussion in 'HP' started by thinkwierd, Feb 19, 2007.

  1. thinkwierd

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    Rmclock shows that CPU load is constantly around 60% but OS load is around 5%.

    Also in Task Manager, the load (not sure whether it is OS or CPU load) is around 5%.

    What is the difference between the two? How to tell what is using CPU load?
     
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    See it a device driver is acting weird.Also kill all the bloatware.
     
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    I got the same issue with RMclock. the temps dont indicate such a load and processexplorer doesnt indicate any device driver issues and neither does task manager.
     
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    Which of the Load Determination settings are you using in RMClock's management tab? I use average of CPU Core loads and I don't see much difference betwwen CPU load and OS load.

    John
     
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    hmm I use an average too but still see that happening. Doesnt always and well cpu temp doesnt climb it stays around 22-28C like right now.
     
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    22 - 28 degree? Dude, I am jealous! Mine is hovering around 40-50 Centigrade.

    CPU load is always around 50% and fan is always on. What's wrong?
     
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    hmm are u using max performance or perf on demand?

    with urs there is definitely some issue here, mines running at 30C now and never gets to 50 unless im playing a game or encoding.

    download processexplorer (cant remember link, google it) it shows things that task manager doesnt

    back down to 28C now lol
     
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    What is your CPU and machine config?

    30 C for a CPU? That's amazing. Are you sure that's not a misread?
     
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    mine's a C2D T7200 2ghz just like urs. i keep it on perf on demand rather than max performance so it stays cool.

    dunno if its misread, ive used nhc, mobmeter and rmclock and i think everest too and they all have the same reading
     
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    what is your brand? HP?
     
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    HP dv9000t
     
    SideSwipe, Feb 19, 2007
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