High CPU Load after Install

**2k1Toaster** · 04-09-2007, 04:42 PM

Originally Posted by mdlesk

I just tried it and guess what, it worse. The CPU is now a constant 100%!!! It did go down to 99% for a brief second, but went right backup. I don't know what to do. I am running RoadRunner, Wifi, Bluetooth, phonecontrol.net, Iguidance with Pharos GPS-360, and the recommended version of Winamp. I downloaded the replacement OCX flash file and renamed it flash9b.ocx since my other file was named flash9b. *UPDATE* After a fresh reboot it is down quite a bit now so it must have worked. But it still needs some work done. I'm now around 90% using Digital FX Skin. It is the same with the original skin. My goal was to be able to play music videos, but right now that seems impossible. Does anyone have ideas on what I can do?

I know bluetooth is a beast on epia boards for some random reason. Try without bluetooth, and see how it is.

**mdlesk** · 04-09-2007, 05:01 PM

Okay, I'll have to give that a shot, but are there any options as i really want to use phone control with my slvr, plus I don't want to take it out again if I don't have to.

**mdlesk** · 04-09-2007, 07:29 PM

I just did a little testing and when I closed Winamp CPU usage went down to 30%. I am using the recommended version...what should I do?

**2k1Toaster** · 04-09-2007, 07:34 PM

recommended do you mean 2.95?

**mdlesk** · 04-09-2007, 08:04 PM

Yeah, I am using Winamp 2.95.

**2k1Toaster** · 04-09-2007, 08:14 PM

have you tried it sans bluetooth?

**mdlesk** · 04-09-2007, 08:19 PM

No, not yet. First thing in the morning I think I am going to try to just disable to Bluetooth and see what the results are. I wouldn't mind removing it if I could find a way to connect my slvr to PhoneControl via the USB data cable.

**mdlesk** · 04-10-2007, 02:35 PM

Disabling the Bluetooth did absolutely nothing. Disabling the Wifi helped a little bit, however. If I pause the music the CPU will drop to about 70%. I was considering get a 1gb stick of ram, but it's showing 73% free memory. It seems as if Winamp is using the most resources.

**2k1Toaster** · 04-10-2007, 02:40 PM

well by removing, did you remove the drivers, or just unplug it?

The reason I ask is because the bluetooth drivers for most units really dont work well with epia boards.

Winamp should use next to no resources.

With my M10k, with RR, it was about 5% to 10% usage while playing music, around 45% to 55% while playing an xvid. And while using gps and music, around 80% to 90%.

Never topped out though normal useage.