Anybody have noted a high CPU usage with version 203?

I have noted something strange when upgraded and contacted Metaquotes.

In this version the memory allocation was reduced at a half (according with my PC).

IE When version 202 was using 70 mb of memory, version 203 is using 30 or less.

However the CPU usage in prior versions was smooth 2% to 6%.

After the upgrade, with same charts and indicators the CPU usage is taking peaks of 15%to 20 and sometimes when the data moves so fast is at 40% to 60% or more.

Metaquotes guys said me everything is Ok and the problem must be indicators, "pls check it".

But, the indicators remain the same before the upgrade, no new ones, no new charts.

Even, only using the default indicators I´m in trouble.

Since update was last week I had some time to test.

I´m using a "high level incoming data" broker similar to Neuimex. A lot of ticks per minute.

And for the test:

12 charts with 3 common (stoch, rsi, macd, etc) indicators per chart.

CPU Usage are going from 3% 20% with peaks of 40% to 80%.

12 charts with no indicators CPU Usage are 2-8% .


With a "low level incoming data" broker similar to Alpari.

12 charts with 3 common (stoch, rsi, macd, etc) indicators per chart.

CPU Usage are going from 4% to 8% with peaks of 30% to 50%.

12 charts with no indicators CPU Usage are 2-3% .

I have also noted the situation becomes critical with more than one terminal open.
With one terminal open and 2-20% CPU usage the situation becomes critical when you added another terminal.

The first one jumps to a level of almost 14-15% cpu usage and the second 15-40%.

3 terminal opens becomes my pc in a frame by frame movie.

This is all on a AMD processor. But in a Intel processor, 8 charts of a default "CATFx50" in example takes 6 to 15% constantly (neuimex).

Seems to be the situation with Intel is a little better.

Also, When I try to move between charts in the same profile with the task manager open the amount of cpu usage surprise me.

I want to contact Metaquotes again but I want to be sure I´m not alone.

I have a lot of examples and situations, not all can be covered in a post, like, windows xp pro or home, services running, etc.

But the main question is: something similar is happening to you?

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Yes, I have the same problem. My Mem Usage went up to 60,924K for the very same charts as you describe it.

CPU-usage is between 4% and frequently hits even 100% which also freezes my charts and is disastrous for entering a trade as you may know.

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Hello,
my pc freezes during 20 at 30 seconds after starting; it beguns with the last build.
setup: Cpu quadcore + 2gig corsair.

Damn it. If you machine frozen what about me

AMD 3000+ 1.5 GB.
In fact I have added last 512 mb due the intensive memory consumption of the terminals.

Can you check the task manager? and post what you find.

We´re not alone Valeo.

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my MT4 cost me 200MB memory when i open 10 charts!i am using AMD processor as well.but my CPU usage is normal.and i noticed that different broker will consume different amount of memory.it will consume even more memory when i am using Forexfactory calander indicator.

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Hello,
Cpu usage 100% Ram 25%. the same prob with my laptop. When i load charts without 4TF, MTF templates it's ok; but with the previous build i didnot have this problem even with mtf templates.

Hi,

Below is how my MT4 is behaving.

Charts: 9
Indicators: 7 (include 2 4TF)

MT4 Loading:
CPU ~50%
memory usage: ~ 212 MB

After Loading:
CPU: Jumping between 0 ~ 50 %
memory usage: ~ 212MB

PC specs:
Pentium4 3.2 Ghz
2Gb RAM

Yes, we've got the same problem

I checked my task manager
Before opened MT4 Usage 200 MB
After opened : 242 - 257 MB ( it taken 3-5 seconds for loading )
Mine is IBFX
CPU Intel P4 2.2G
RAM 512 MB

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Mine is about the same.

+30 mb after loading MT4.
When loading MT4 it's 100% CPU Usage, after that it's around 5%-21%

Real Trade
Sempron 2800+ AM2
1 Gb Ram

And now (which is around 1 hour later after I've posted the above)
CPU: Jumping between 0 ~ 15%
memory usage: ~ 100MB