CPU Management

Catalog: CPU Management Tools

Process tamers

Reduce CPU usage from errant processes.

• Threadmaster
• Process Tamer

Throttles

Reduce CPU power when not needed.

• WinThrottle
• RMClock

Power management

Reduce system power when not needed.

• LocalCooling
• Notebook Hardware Control
• EPA list of power-management tools

Monitoring tools

• ThrottleWatch: monitors CPU throttling.

Linux-specific websites

• How to reduce power consumption.
• Intel-sponsored site promoting kernel modifications

Windows-specific websites

• Media Center 2005 throttle bug fix
• XP & x64 power saving bug
• HOWTO: Throttle the CPU on Desktops & Terminal Servers
• Reducing Power Consumption: programming information

Other websites

• Saving Power on idle PCs
• THE HEATSINK GUIDE: Maximum CPU temperature and maximum CPU power usage
• GreenPrint: software to eliminate wasted pages; free for home use.