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    Crazy CPU Usage on Winamp 5

    I am been getting this problem on my Centrino laptop, where the CPU usage of Winamp will easily go to 70 or 80% when playing. I've tried the hardware acceleration options, and I don't get this problem in Windows Media Player.

    Any ideas?

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    What output plugin are you using? And how is it configured?
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    DirectSound. Hardware acceleration disabled (makes no difference).

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    Have you tried the wave out plugin? Is that even in winamp 5? I can't remember.
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    options --> preferences --> classic skins --> visualization refresh rate?

    options --> preferences --> modern skins --> Timers resolution?

    Personally, i think it may be the timers resolution.

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