Re: [Bug-gnubg] CPU load versus GPU for graphics???
From:
Massimiliano Maini
Subject:
Re: [Bug-gnubg] CPU load versus GPU for graphics???
Date:
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:29:36 +0200
> I just upgraded to an Intel Core 2 Quad Extreme processor and an EVGA
> Nvidia 8800 GTS.
Lucky man.
> GNUB really looks great with it. However, I noticed something that
I
> hadn't expected. While playing the game the CPU fan cyles up and down
> continuously suggesting that it's working hard at various points.
>
> I started watching it while playing and noticed the overhead running
as
> high as 30% usage during typical moves. That seemed excessive to me.
I
> then decided to see what would happen if I changed my board from the
3D
> "Oak/Maple" board to a 2D board. The CPU load dropped down
to 2% max.
Playing with 3D has probably killed my laptop (overheating). CPU was burning and graphics card gave up. Can I have
a refund ? :))