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Date/Time: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:54:31 +0000
Other methods to lower CPU usage?
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| [2026-02-15 22:10:23] |
| TopGunTrader - Posts: 287 |
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Hi, Am I correct in assuming the two biggest factors to impact CPU usage would be Display -> Chart Update Interval in MS and Performance -> Minimum Chart Update for ACSIL? I've noticed a CPU spike since recent changes/fixes. If I only care about 2-3 charts updating quickly can I drastically lower CPU usage by putting chart update interval like 10000 for say 30m charts I look at occasionally and other non trading charts? Do workspaces in the background not visible use less CPU ie when I select another workspace? Buying a new PC in next few months but need to make some major improvements in my workspaces right now. My problem is yes 2nd instance and 3rd etc are great but many 3rd party studies I rely on don't work, don't work well and often cause crashes in 2nd, 3rd instances. I also can hit Add Custom Study ONE TIME but second time 100% of the time that instance CRASHES. Drives me nuts wish I knew which 3rd party study is causing it! |
| [2026-02-16 16:17:48] |
| John - SC Support - Posts: 45482 |
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Look through the following for everything we know about improving performance: High CPU Usage | Inactive User Interface | Poor Performance | Long Time to Load Chart Data | Charts Reloading Often For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing |
| [2026-02-16 18:37:52] |
| Sierra_Chart Engineering - Posts: 23427 |
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These do affect CPU usage: Am I correct in assuming the two biggest factors to impact CPU usage would be Display -> Chart Update Interval in MS and Performance -> Minimum Chart Update for ACSIL? This is usually not relevant or insignificant: Minimum Chart Update for ACSIL
If I only care about 2-3 charts updating quickly can I drastically lower CPU usage by putting chart update interval like 10000 for say 30m charts I look at occasionally and other non trading charts? This will make some difference but we do not know what effect it will have in your case.Another thing that increases CPU usage is the complexity and density of the graphics shown on the chart. Do workspaces in the background not visible use less CPU ie when I select another workspace? Yes they will use less because there is no drawing of the chart. My problem is yes 2nd instance and 3rd etc are great but many 3rd party studies I rely on don't work, don't work well and often cause crashes in 2nd, 3rd instances. I also can hit Add Custom Study ONE TIME but second time 100% of the time that instance CRASHES. Drives me nuts wish I knew which 3rd party study is causing it! For this, refer to help topic 17:Sierra Chart Unexpectedly Shutting Down | Memory Errors | Unusual Software Problems | Exception Errors | Freezing of User Interface Sierra Chart Support - Engineering Level Your definitive source for support. Other responses are from users. Try to keep your questions brief and to the point. Be aware of support policy: https://www.sierrachart.com/index.php?l=PostingInformation.php#GeneralInformation For the most reliable, advanced, and zero cost futures order routing, use the Teton service: Sierra Chart Teton Futures Order Routing Date Time Of Last Edit: 2026-02-16 18:38:31
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| [2026-02-16 19:29:20] |
| User719512 - Posts: 429 |
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but many 3rd party studies I rely on don't work, don't work well and often cause crashes in 2nd, 3rd instances. I also can hit Add Custom Study ONE TIME but second time 100% of the time that instance CRASHES. Drives me nuts wish I knew which 3rd party study is causing it!
Assuming this means that these studies are crashing Sierra, as opposed to showing exception message log. You can find the culprit 99% of the time by connecting a debugger like Visual Studio. Community Edition is free. |
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