High CPU usage, load average and system temperature

[jd1008]

On 08/25/2014 11:43 AM, Sudhir Khanger wrote:
> On Monday, August 25, 2014 11:37:08 AM jd1008 wrote:
>> Only thing I can suggest is to disable the Intel graphics
>> and re-enable NVidia. This will reduce the cpu overhead
>> and heat generation;  and just be sure the Nvidia card's
>> fan is at full speed.
>>
> Well dedicated GPU aren't meant to be run 24x7. Nvidia Optimus switches to
> dedicated GPU under heavy graphic processes. We don't have anything like that
> on Linux. Just turning ON the dedicated GPU would make system temperature rise
> by at least 10C and power consumption also by 5-10W.
>
>> I would also be sure that you have a full complement of
>> cabinet fans.
> You know I am talking about a laptop. I am not sure if GPUs have fans in
> laptops.
>
I had a laptop with the 2 gpu's also.
the one that was external to the CPU had it's own fan.

If you think power consumption is a big overriding issue for you
then perhaps you will have to accept the consequences :) :)