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    T400 - Memory/CPU usage

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Kimhyun, Jun 18, 2009.

  1. Kimhyun

    Kimhyun Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I have up to 90 processes running at startup of my T400 (Vista 64bit). The memory usage is 1.3G/2G then it reduces to 0.9G after 10 minutes running. However, CPU (T9400) usage is always running at 50%. Does it seem normal? :confused:
     
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  2. cloud_nine

    cloud_nine Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you tried looking in task manager to find which process is using the CPU?
     
    cloud_nine, Jun 19, 2009
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  3. MidnightSun

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    About 90 processes is normal for a Thinkpad without a clean install. It's also normal for Vista to use more memory and access your hard drive more frequently in the first few minutes after boot. To cut down on the number of processes, uninstall some of the ThinkVantage tools that you don't need/use.

    A common CPU hog is the Intel graphics processes - it's some bug that hasn't been fixed. Fortunately, you can end those processes without any negative consequences. To see if it is the Intel graphics processes, look for processes that start with "igfx".
     
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  4. keltix

    keltix Notebook Deity

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    how many watts are you running at
     
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    Kimhyun, Jun 19, 2009
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