need to max out my cpu via code

i need to run my cpu at 100% to test the cooling of the system. i know how to write code to max out the ram but what can i do to max out the cpu?


(i know this is random but any help is welcomed)

Just use an endless loop that does some relatively complex calculation inside.

A simple Do Loop without anything inside of it should do the trick...

VB Code:

Do
Loop

how about an endless loop which creates more threads, o there is no way its usage can be restricted

VB Code:

Do
 Dim t As New Threading.Thread(AddressOf LoopMe)
 t.Start
Loop
 
Sub LoopMe
 Do
 Loop
End Sub

good luck stopping the program once you run it though.

If you have a multi-core processor then you'll need to use additional threads. That's why just a loop wouldn't work for me. Obviously making the loop more complex wouldn't have worked either, but I never said i was smart. :(

call threading.thread.currentthread.sleep

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Originally Posted by alexandros

call threading.thread.currentthread.sleep

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they want to max out the cpu not freeze the current application

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Originally Posted by jmcilhinney

If you have a multi-core processor then you'll need to use additional threads. That's why just a loop wouldn't work for me.

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You trying to brag?? :) *sniff sniff* I only have one core... :(

i will give it a shot, my laptop is acting a little weird and i wanted to do some testing before i take it back for warranty work.

thanks for the ideas!

why do you need to do this

are you checking for accuracy under load becuase you might want to add a test or something on there

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Originally Posted by Crash893

why do you need to do this

are you checking for accuracy under load becuase you might want to add a test or something on there

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i need to run my cpu at 100% to test the cooling of the system. i know how to write code to max out the ram but what can i do to max out the cpu?

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Thats why he needs to do it... =)

how can you test if its cooling properly if its not testing the math of the cpu?