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    Is this Normal? CPU Running at 98-100%

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by dell111, Mar 7, 2008.

  1. dell111

    dell111 Notebook Consultant

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    Is this normal? I am Ripping a DVD, using MSN and on the internet and my cpu is running at 100%. I have a 2.2 mbp btw.
     
    dell111, Mar 7, 2008
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  2. trueintentions

    trueintentions Notebook Evangelist

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    I know that on my Macbook, Safari acts up a lot. Are you running Safari? :p
     
    trueintentions, Mar 7, 2008
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  3. Crimsonman

    Crimsonman Ex NBR member :cry:

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    So... what is your CPU clocked at?

    Oh, I'm in the apple section.
     
    Crimsonman, Mar 7, 2008
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  4. Raymond Luxury-Yacht

    Raymond Luxury-Yacht Notebook Consultant

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    If you're ripping a dvd, the processor load will be at its maximum.

    What program are you using? Whenever I use video or audio conversion software (Handbrake, Switch, ffmpeg, a couple of other stuff) the CPU load is around 98% average; the temperature rises to 86 degrees Celcius with the fan running at maximum speed (6000+). (MacBook C2D 2.16)
     
    Raymond Luxury-Yacht, Mar 7, 2008
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  5. dell111

    dell111 Notebook Consultant

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    im using dvd ripper 4
     
    dell111, Mar 7, 2008
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  6. Stunner

    Stunner Notebook Deity

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    The ripping is the problem.
     
    Stunner, Mar 7, 2008
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  7. dmacfour

    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    It's not really a problem, I wouldn't worry about it unless it didn't drop after the rip.
     
    dmacfour, Mar 7, 2008
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    Budding Notebook Virtuoso

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    Ripping a DVD is a long process, and your Mac is trying to complete the task as fast as possible. As DVD ripping is carried out by the CPU alone, the CPU on your Mac will be working at full load.
     
    Budding, Mar 7, 2008
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