100% CPU usage?

Bone · 08-06-2007, 02:04 PM

I get 100% cpu usage while playing gunz, I don't know why... I have all unnecessary programs closed

When my comp hits 100% usage while playing gunz, the fan turns on and it spikes me...

Here are my comp specs:

System Information
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Physical RAM: 511MB
Virtual Memory: 2047MB

Video Information
Video Card: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Video Memory: 64.0 MB
Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Driver Filename: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198 | 12/10/2005 03:06:00
Disp Settings: NEC LCD1765 | 1280 x 960 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Audio Information
Audio Device: Realtek AC97 Audio
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5730 | 10/1/2004 10:24:02
Default Sound Playback: true
Default Voice Playback: true
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Do I need to upgrade to 1 GB ram or something? Thanks

NexusStar · 08-06-2007, 02:04 PM

It's gameguard.

Sniping_Guy117 · 08-06-2007, 08:28 PM

turn ur virtual memory (paging file) down to 768-1gig

trunks14 · 08-06-2007, 08:28 PM

your system is all right, but you need a slighlty better video card to have an enhanced gameplay.
My set up is like this:

CPU: AMD Athlon 2100 (Equals a Pentium 4 2.1 GHz)
RAM: 512MB @336MHz
Radeon 9550 Overclocked (+25Hz in CPU & Memory frecuency)

I am able to play at 100-200 FPS
(With the specs slightly low)

The only advise is: a lil better vcard

Nico Robin · 08-06-2007, 11:23 PM

There could be several factors that could be causing the 100% CPU usage. Since you've mentioned that the fan turns on and causes you to spike it could be that your graphics card could be overheating which may cause the 100% CPU usage. Then again, 512 MB of RAM isn't quite a lot but it should be sufficient for Gunz so that shouldn't be causing the problem. It could also be your hard drive is constantly trying to load data so maybe try defragmenting?

There isn't exactly a 100% explanation of what is happening since we don't have enough information. Has the 100% CPU usage occurred recently after a Gunz update or has it been happening for quite a while now? It could be gameguard that is causing the problem.

Bone · 08-07-2007, 12:13 AM

The 100% usage has been happening ever since the beginning of ijji gunz (it never happened in igunz O_o)

With or without gameguard (I used the ganeguard disabler and played offline), it still goes 100% usage and the fan turns on

I'll try defragmenting, thanks

EDIT: oh yeah. as soon as I alt tab out of gunz, the fan turns off <-- ???

SleepyFan · 08-07-2007, 02:21 AM

Clean your computer..Physically, not virtually. Fans spin a lot of RPM, so it contracts quite the amount of dust. And the purpose of fans is to cool your computer down, but if there's dust clogging all the ventilation, your computer will heat up, and won't function at its best performance.

Get a blowdryer and set it to cold air and blow out the big pieces. For the smaller ones, use a toothpick and GENTLY get it out?

NightVision · 08-07-2007, 03:20 AM

Gameguard. Disable it or live with it, sorry. I have the problem too.

Overflow · 10-19-2007, 09:45 AM

Something yells at me that says virus.
Try playing on minimal settings and make sure, every program is closed:

Philipp · 10-19-2007, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overflow

Something yells at me that says virus.
Try playing on minimal settings and make sure, every program is closed:

rofl wtf 14 processes!?!?!? =O

hax man, i got 45 processes ON..

there is no lag >_<..

darkrunner6 · 10-19-2007, 04:51 PM

your processor speed is not good =/ meeting the minimum requirement is okay but it is recommended that you surpass the requirements like 1 gb RAM at least.

EyeAMFast · 10-19-2007, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bone

I get 100% cpu usage while playing gunz, I don't know why... I have all unnecessary programs closed

When my comp hits 100% usage while playing gunz, the fan turns on and it spikes me...

Here are my comp specs:

System Information
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Physical RAM: 511MB
Virtual Memory: 2047MB

Video Information
Video Card: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Video Memory: 64.0 MB
Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X
Driver Filename: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198 | 12/10/2005 03:06:00
Disp Settings: NEC LCD1765 | 1280 x 960 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Audio Information
Audio Device: Realtek AC97 Audio
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5730 | 10/1/2004 10:24:02
Default Sound Playback: true
Default Voice Playback: true
---------------

Do I need to upgrade to 1 GB ram or something? Thanks

Physical RAM: 511MB

case closed.

Elergic · 10-19-2007, 06:34 PM

Also try updating your Graphic card once in awhile.

08-06-2007, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bone Gunzfactorian Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,063	100% CPU usage? I get 100% cpu usage while playing gunz, I don't know why... I have all unnecessary programs closed When my comp hits 100% usage while playing gunz, the fan turns on and it spikes me... Here are my comp specs: System Information Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254) Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Physical RAM: 511MB Virtual Memory: 2047MB Video Information Video Card: NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X Video Memory: 64.0 MB Chip Type: GeForce4 MX 440 with AGP8X Driver Filename: nv4_disp.dll Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198 \| 12/10/2005 03:06:00 Disp Settings: NEC LCD1765 \| 1280 x 960 (32 bit) (60Hz) Audio Information Audio Device: Realtek AC97 Audio Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5730 \| 10/1/2004 10:24:02 Default Sound Playback: true Default Voice Playback: true --------------- Do I need to upgrade to 1 GB ram or something? Thanks __________________ 67Lv. Scarface - CAPTAINJACK

08-06-2007, 02:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
NexusStar Gunzfactorian Guardian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dagger Pwnage....Ville. Posts: 1,542	Re: 100% CPU usage? It's gameguard. __________________

08-06-2007, 08:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sniping_Guy117 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 15 Sniping_Guy117's GamerBio	Re: 100% CPU usage? turn ur virtual memory (paging file) down to 768-1gig

08-06-2007, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
trunks14 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 36	Re: 100% CPU usage? your system is all right, but you need a slighlty better video card to have an enhanced gameplay. My set up is like this: CPU: AMD Athlon 2100 (Equals a Pentium 4 2.1 GHz) RAM: 512MB @336MHz Radeon 9550 Overclocked (+25Hz in CPU & Memory frecuency) I am able to play at 100-200 FPS (With the specs slightly low) The only advise is: a lil better vcard

08-06-2007, 11:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
Nico Robin Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Who Knows? Posts: 47	Re: 100% CPU usage? There could be several factors that could be causing the 100% CPU usage. Since you've mentioned that the fan turns on and causes you to spike it could be that your graphics card could be overheating which may cause the 100% CPU usage. Then again, 512 MB of RAM isn't quite a lot but it should be sufficient for Gunz so that shouldn't be causing the problem. It could also be your hard drive is constantly trying to load data so maybe try defragmenting? There isn't exactly a 100% explanation of what is happening since we don't have enough information. Has the 100% CPU usage occurred recently after a Gunz update or has it been happening for quite a while now? It could be gameguard that is causing the problem.

08-07-2007, 12:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bone Gunzfactorian Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,063	Re: 100% CPU usage? The 100% usage has been happening ever since the beginning of ijji gunz (it never happened in igunz O_o) With or without gameguard (I used the ganeguard disabler and played offline), it still goes 100% usage and the fan turns on I'll try defragmenting, thanks EDIT: oh yeah. as soon as I alt tab out of gunz, the fan turns off <-- ??? __________________ 67Lv. Scarface - CAPTAINJACK Last edited by Bone; 08-07-2007 at 01:05 AM.

08-07-2007, 02:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
SleepyFan Gunzfactorian Guardian Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,339 SleepyFan's GamerBio	Re: 100% CPU usage? Clean your computer..Physically, not virtually. Fans spin a lot of RPM, so it contracts quite the amount of dust. And the purpose of fans is to cool your computer down, but if there's dust clogging all the ventilation, your computer will heat up, and won't function at its best performance. Get a blowdryer and set it to cold air and blow out the big pieces. For the smaller ones, use a toothpick and GENTLY get it out?

08-07-2007, 03:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
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10-19-2007, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
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10-19-2007, 06:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Elergic Gunzfactorian Guardian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Elergic Town Posts: 1,035	Re: 100% CPU usage? Also try updating your Graphic card once in awhile. __________________ +Rep, Rep will be Returned