How to set lower cpu usage

babyface uk · 3 Jul 2006 at 13:21

Hi all, is there a way I can set a computer to use under 100% of cpu usage when running Bionc, say 50% or so.

Ta

Babyface UK

babyface uk · 3 Jul 2006 at 15:26

rich99million said:
why the hell would you want to do a stupid thing like that

he just kidding - guess you're having heat issues
there's no way within Boinc of doing it (unlike folding) but a while ago I recall a thread about a 3rd party program for limiting CPU usage, I'm sure a quick google on some relevant terms would give some results

The pc in question has a bit of a heat problem, a toasty p4 650 that shutsdown at 75c and the company director is tight and won't get air con :rolleyes:

( never mind if Seti isn't on its fine

)
but have found http://threadmaster.tripod.com/ that limits cpu usage via some reg edits and works a treat.

Babyface UK

babyface uk · 3 Jul 2006 at 15:45

rich99million said:
If it's a case of getting it to run at 50% or having none at all I guess we can let you off "the punishment"

Do ya have to let me off, pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease

babyface uk · 3 Jul 2006 at 15:52

rich99million said:
ahahhhh I knew it - you made up the whole thing didn't you?

damn spanky-addict yoooou!!!!

The heat, the heat....... brain no longer working ahhhh..........