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#1 2009-12-25 12:36:50
- rangalo
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xscreensaver uses up a lot of cpu
Hi,
I am using openbox.
When I leave the computer and come back, I see a peak in cpu usage and my fans are running like washing machine.
I have installed the normal xscreensaver package.
Is there any lighter alternative ? I can also live without any fancy display.
regards,
Hardik
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#2 2009-12-25 14:50:11
- lagagnon
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Re: xscreensaver uses up a lot of cpu
What about setting xscreensaver to just give you a blank screen and set the screen power saving features as well?
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#3 2009-12-25 15:26:02
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Re: xscreensaver uses up a lot of cpu
lagagnon: I will try your suggestion and let you know how much difference it makes.
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#4 2009-12-25 15:28:12
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Re: xscreensaver uses up a lot of cpu
If you set any 3D screensavers they will eat CPU. I like the bump 3D thingy (or whatever it's called) but it always eats CPU 
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