Recording CPU usage

jotto · 29 Dec 2012 at 13:28

After months of unintentional OC'ing ( more of that later ) What program would you recommend for me to record my CPU usage whilst playing a game?
TIA!

Something Else · 29 Dec 2012 at 13:51

you can leave task manager running which will show cpu usage, i use it every now and again and it works fine

setter · 29 Dec 2012 at 13:56

I use coretemp, set to display on the lcd screen of my g15 keyboard.

Attu90 · 29 Dec 2012 at 15:18

unintentional OC'ing ( more of that later )

.....its later ...tell us how you overclocked unintentionally ?

jotto · 29 Dec 2012 at 15:38

Something Else, Thanks but I wanted something that I could refer back to, look at logs etc. I see windows 7 has the performance monitor but I am a little unsure as to how to set it up to show just cpu usage as a % on a graph.

Setter, didnt realise core temp had a cpu usage log tool available, I thought it was temps....Dont have a GXXX keyboard so that wont work.

Attu90,
Well this all stems from this thread... http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18472974

After talking to my son who apparently does OC, he said if the system runs the programs I use without any issue then I should be good to go.

After doing a little research I realise I need a new cooler to begin with but I just want to get a base to work from.
At the mo, I just want to find a program to record/log my cpu usage whilst playing different games and with different settings. Then I will post up my n00b questions about my specific OC.

doyll · 29 Dec 2012 at 15:39

Attu90 said:
.....its later ...tell us how you overclocked unintentionally ?

ROFL

d_brennen · 29 Dec 2012 at 18:39

MSI Afterburner + HWiNFO

http://www.overclock.net/t/1229915/how-to-cpu-and-gpu-usage-along-with-fps-in-game

There is a thread here but cba to use this forum's search

jotto · 29 Dec 2012 at 19:32

Thanks, found that.
Didnt realise AB had the OSD and could be linked to HWinfo.

Found by turning on vsync I saved about 15% cpu usage. Less cpu usage = less heat. sweet.

d_brennen · 29 Dec 2012 at 19:40

TBH I prefer to limit frame rate in Afterburner. It has the same effect of stopping tearing and reducing CPU+GPU workload but without the gooey input lag. If vsync input lag doesn't bother you (lots don't even notice it) then happy days, but give AB limiting a go

I find 62fps or sometimes 58, but never 60, has the desired effect, but I guess it's down to your screen and eyes

jotto · 29 Dec 2012 at 19:55

Thanks, will give it a go.