System Idle Process is around 95-98...

RadeonMAXX · Jun 25, 2002, 04:14 AM

Just checking out my processes & noticed System Idle Process is at 98-99 now that I'm looking at it. But my CPU usage is normal, around 5-16%.

So what's the deal on the System Idle process? Is it normal to be that high?

I never noticed it before, just saw it today. So I don't know how long it's been like that or if it's been that way from jump.

Andrew275 · Jun 25, 2002, 04:24 AM

All unused clock cycles go to the System Idle process, which sends the processor HLT commands to save a little power and cool it down a bit. If you've got 5% CPU usage at the moment, for example, the System Idle process will be at 95%. They always total up to 100.

Jun 25, 2002, 04:14 AM	#1
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Jun 25, 2002, 04:24 AM	#2
Andrew275 Custom User Title Join Date: May 2002 Location: Washington Posts: 1,125 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	All unused clock cycles go to the System Idle process, which sends the processor HLT commands to save a little power and cool it down a bit. If you've got 5% CPU usage at the moment, for example, the System Idle process will be at 95%. They always total up to 100.