High CPU usage on 9M

jedware · 03-07-2009, 08:00 PM

I have the latest installer version installed (beta9m) and I just noticed on one of my computers where the cooling fan increases speed based on cpu usage and noticed that when the screen saver is running that it is going full throttle. I am getting about 160 fps.

I don't remember previous beta versions taxing the cpu as much. Has something changed recently? Also, are there plans to place a limit on the fps?

Jim Sachs · 03-07-2009, 08:38 PM

Sounds like your Sleep time is set too low. It defaults to 10 when first installed, but there's no reason to run flat-out at 160 frames per second. Use the UP-ARROW to increase the Sleep time until you get about 60 fps.

jedware · 03-07-2009, 09:04 PM

Thanks Jim. That was it. I think my kids found the arrow keys and changed it in the first place since that is what they use for most their games. Maybe they thought they could control the fish.

03-07-2009, 08:00 PM	#1
jedware Registered Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23	High CPU usage on 9M I have the latest installer version installed (beta9m) and I just noticed on one of my computers where the cooling fan increases speed based on cpu usage and noticed that when the screen saver is running that it is going full throttle. I am getting about 160 fps. I don't remember previous beta versions taxing the cpu as much. Has something changed recently? Also, are there plans to place a limit on the fps?

03-07-2009, 08:38 PM	#2
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,789	Sounds like your Sleep time is set too low. It defaults to 10 when first installed, but there's no reason to run flat-out at 160 frames per second. Use the UP-ARROW to increase the Sleep time until you get about 60 fps. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

03-07-2009, 09:04 PM	#3
jedware Registered Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 23	Thanks Jim. That was it. I think my kids found the arrow keys and changed it in the first place since that is what they use for most their games. Maybe they thought they could control the fish.