CPU max usage
CPU max usage
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Hello,
I have been havibng constant assembly lag so I downloaded a nice Yahoo Widget that shows my CPU usage. It is using 100% by just running my moses back and forth over my assembly model. If I minimize SW and then maximize it, it take about 10 seconds to come back up. The model is large (750+ bodies) & 17MB. What is the solution to bring this percentage to below 100% at all times? I do have the 3GB switch enabled as well and Large Assy Mode is set to 1000. Faster processor, multiple cores?
Suggestions and comments welcomed,
SW2007 SP3.1
Dell Precision 670
3GB RAM
3Ghz Xeon processor
WinXP SP2
I have been havibng constant assembly lag so I downloaded a nice Yahoo Widget that shows my CPU usage. It is using 100% by just running my moses back and forth over my assembly model. If I minimize SW and then maximize it, it take about 10 seconds to come back up. The model is large (750+ bodies) & 17MB. What is the solution to bring this percentage to below 100% at all times? I do have the 3GB switch enabled as well and Large Assy Mode is set to 1000. Faster processor, multiple cores?
Suggestions and comments welcomed,
SW2007 SP3.1
Dell Precision 670
3GB RAM
3Ghz Xeon processor
WinXP SP2






RE: CPU max usage
What graphics card do you have? Some share the load and take a bit out of your system's processor and RAM.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: CPU max usage
I am running an nVidia FX3450. I do typically have, Outlook, IE, AV, inventory programs, etc. running as well.
Thanks for your input, much appreciated!
RE: CPU max usage
Regards,
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RE: CPU max usage
Check the drivers for your card as Scott mentioned and make sure it's the driver recommended by SolidWorks at their web site and not merely the newest driver available.
Jeff Mowry
www.industrialdesignhaus.com
Reason trumps all. And awe transcends reason.
RE: CPU max usage
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