CPU horde even in idle state

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

ORIGINAL: Indy68

I'm testing now, after reboot, with both exes. Both have about the same CPU load figures in idle game screen state:

default window size: CPU load 39%
1920x1200: CPU load 46%

These figures are 10 second averages, tested with both exes.

The original (i.e. WitE release) EXE you can run (now after reboot) as normal user - the new "HotFix" only as "Run as Administrator"...

Please try!


Leo "Apollo11"

[Indy68]

Correct. The original exe runs without admin rights, but UAC confirmation dialog must be accepted. The hot fix exe gives the fatal error - admin rights are required. This time the CPU usage figures were about the same as before switching from Aero to basic, and not much difference in 1024x768 and 1920x1200, about 40% in idle, 50% in scrolling.

[Apollo11]

Hi all,

ORIGINAL: Indy68

Correct. The original exe runs without admin rights, but UAC confirmation dialog must be accepted. The hot fix exe gives the fatal error - admin rights are required. This time the CPU usage figures were about the same as before switching from Aero to basic, and not much difference in 1024x768 and 1920x1200, about 40% in idle, 50% in scrolling.

OK!

So to recap - the CPU usage is still 40-50% for one core in any case (and with any EXE) just by idling and scrolling...

Is this correct assumption?


Leo "Apolo11"

[Indy68]

ORIGINAL: Apollo11
So to recap - the CPU usage is still 40-50% for one core in any case (and with any EXE) just by idling and scrolling...

Is this correct assumption?

Yes, 40% idle, 50% scrolling. But I think these mean actually 80%-100% core usage, 40%-50% of total CPU capacity (I'm, not sure though). Whenever a single thread is running hot (in other applications) in my pc, I see 50% usage for that application.

[Helpless]

But why does the drawing routine has to execute when there is no need to redraw anything?

There could be several names for this anomaly, shortest - "bug" .

It is now between 0-2% on my PC when it is idle.

[FM WarB]

The good news that since we managed to solve the mouse click problem, it is possible to reduce polling cycles without any visible degradation for the game performance. So far on my PC I'm getting 20-40% CPU load reduction when game runs idle. It should have positive effect on some low end configurations as well. Keep testing.

If/when implemented this would be good news for me with a low end system and push me "off the fence." Please inform when such is available, say in an update.

[joey]

Interesting, when at idle on my system, WITE consumes 51 to 55% of my CPU capacity. It constantly seems to have a loop running in the background. I would love to see it at a mear 2 to 3%!

[Joel Billings]

This has been fixed in a patch that will be coming in the member's area within the next few days.

[joey]

ORIGINAL: Joel Billings

This has been fixed in a patch that will be coming in the member's area within the next few days.

I can't wait. I do thank you! Enjoy the rest of the weekend! j

[Erik Rutins]

Please try the new v1.01 Public Beta 1:

tm.asp?m=2646379

[joey]

I just did. I loaded the patch. It is wonderful. I went from 50 to 56% CPU usage to Less than 9%, and the number of black screens is significantly reduced. Thanks!!!! Have a wonderful holiday! j

[Indy68]

The 1.01 Beta completely fixes the problem. CPU usage is now 0% when idle. Thank you very much, and my CPU cooler thanks you too by being silent during the game [:)]