10.5.6 reduces the CPU at idle

[bbotte]

My iStat has a lot less color in the graphs when the PC is at idle. Anyone else notice this?

 

[errol]

My fan is running a lot more, but temps are down. Currently just have safari up and adium, and fan is at 6000 rpm, temps at 51°

 

[bbotte]

2505 rpm and 49 degrees C. for me, but I am using it on a table, I notice when it's on my lap and the airflow is not as good it uses more fan. I am only running Safari and Cyberduck.

 

[goshya]

Hi.

My fans also run a lot more after the update. Battery is fully charged.

Rev. B, 1,6

Can someone please confirm that?

Cheers

 

[pierce200]

My fans are going crazy.

10.5.6 and Safari not groovin'. Fans, spinning wheel. Unhappy computer.

 

[NC MacGuy]

Funny, I can't even tell I did a major update. All is, as was.

Maybe my idle proc. usage goes to zero now I look at it. I don't think it ever went all the way to zero pre-5.6. Should help with battery times.

 

[ZhaoYun]

Does this means the kernel_task thing won't take up 300% of my CPU time anymore ?

I don't mind a loud fan, at least the 2000 dollars machines is still working. But once the kernel_task hits 300%, the machine is totally useless.

 

[h1d]

CoolBook? After all $10 is not bad after $2k (Yes, it's bad for how Apple won't fix this forever but what the hell, if it can be fixed I would.)

 

[NC MacGuy]

Does this means the kernel_task thing won't take up 300% of my CPU time anymore ?

I don't mind a loud fan, at least the 2000 dollars machines is still working. But once the kernel_task hits 300%, the machine is totally useless.

I cannot see why you haven't taken your machine to Apple yet. You should not be getting panics that rail the processors without something being open somewhere.

 

[gcmexico]

need help

after up to 10.5.6 fans constantly at 6200, temp at 51...anyone know how to fix this..never had this problem before