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  1. Artver

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    Dear OpenBuilds forum

    I have issues with high CPU usage when idle or running from Open Builds Control.

    When I have homed the CNC it seems that there is an infinite loop using 100% of one core. This makes the UI really slow. I am on latest v1.0.370.

    Any ideas?

    /Martin
     
  2. Peter Van Der Walt

    Peter Van Der Walt OpenBuilds Team
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    Computer specs?
     
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    i7 7500U, 16GB DDR4 ram, Samsung 980 SSD
     
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    The 7500u was a low end notebook CPU when it was released back in 2016. Being a low end notebook, probably lacks a decent GPU too so runs the 3D view in emulated graphics. Try a better PC
     
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    An easy answer, but fair. I will buy a new computer. Have found a cheap i5 12500H. Should be a lot faster. Do you know if there are some recommended specs? I can't find any. I would like to know if I can expect this to be sufficient.
     
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    Specs wise, the 3D viewer uses OpenGL so a GPU help. Cheaper PCs has to offload GPU workload onto the CPU. More RAM is always good. If it can run Fusion360 well, it will do CONTROL and other CAD/CAM/Host application too
     

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