I have a 2 Ghz processor and 512 mb ram, but for some
reason whenever I play music the CPU use goes up to
between 85% to 97%. This slows down other programs that
I am using (namely word). Any suggestions?

looking around on this site I see you are the 3rd person
with this problem including me. I have a ASUS P4B533
motherboard, 2.4 ghs, 512 memory with embedded sound dard
on the motherboard. My system goes to 100% CPU
untilization and sometimes locks up to the point I have to
power up. If I am listening to a large MP3 (album at
high bit rate) the problem happens for sure. If you get
an answer let me know (E-Mail Removed), and if you
drop me a mailnote I can let you know if I come up with a
resolution. I am actually off to the store to buy a
Sound Blater card to see if that is a problem.

Good luck
Doug

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>I have a 2 Ghz processor and 512 mb ram, but for some
>reason whenever I play music the CPU use goes up to
>between 85% to 97%. This slows down other programs that
>I am using (namely word). Any suggestions?
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