HD Tach 2.61 says CPU utilization at 56% , Could it be...
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because im using a promise at-100tx2 controller card for both my HDs?
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I'm using a Promise Fasttrak TX2 RAID Controller.
My CPU utilisation is around 6-6.5%.
http://www.prawlings.net/benchmarks/hdtach.htm
The above link is with HDTach 2.52 but 2.61 reported the same.
Maybe it is an issue with the standard Promise IDE controllers rather than the RAID ones.
My CPU utilisation is around 6-6.5%.
http://www.prawlings.net/benchmarks/hdtach.htm
The above link is with HDTach 2.52 but 2.61 reported the same.
Maybe it is an issue with the standard Promise IDE controllers rather than the RAID ones.
OP
well I running the drivers XP put in after install. I will download the latest ones that are on the promise site and see wsup
Ah yes, I am running the Promise drivers rather than those included in WinXP.
For the TX2 RAID controller these are 2.0.0.26
For the TX2 RAID controller these are 2.0.0.26
OP
well I just installed the 34 drivers off promises sit and now CPU utilization is down to 14% Getting better. I might try the 39 next
OP
ok WinXP native driver: 47% cpu utilization
Promise Version 34 XP driver: 14%
Promise Version 39 XP driver: 53%
Geez not left with many options LOL
guess I will stick with version 34 unless someone has a better one for me.
Promise Version 34 XP driver: 14%
Promise Version 39 XP driver: 53%
Geez not left with many options LOL
guess I will stick with version 34 unless someone has a better one for me.
OP
I dont get it. If I use XPs default driver, it 50%+ cpu utilization but no stuttering in mp3's. However if I use the 34 promise winXP driver I get 13% cpu utilization but stuttering while playing mp3's What the hell
You might want to try sending Promise Tech support an e-mail.
I've had dealings with them in the past (Issues with a TX4 RAID controller) and they have always been very helpful - they actually do know what they are talking about.
I've had dealings with them in the past (Issues with a TX4 RAID controller) and they have always been very helpful - they actually do know what they are talking about.
OP
i did waiting for a response
