Can a java applet cause CPU stress?

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The question of the day is this: Can a java applet really cause CPU stress? To make a long story short, yes, it certainly can. Java has come a long way from its roots, where it was considerably bloated and memory intensive. Older computers may certainly have issues running an applet when dealing with an intensive java program. Java games can be a likely culprit when your computer is starting to lag; if you’re having problems definitely shut down the program, shut down the java interface (if you can), and see what that does. Use the “Start Task Manager” in Windows Vista (hit Ctrl+Alt+Del once to bring up the option) to compare the before and after CPU load when using java.

One of the best ways to mitigate this problem is to simply get more memory in your laptop. Laptop memory isn’t nearly as expensive as it used to be, and you can find some PC2700 or PC2100 memory without much of a problem these days. This DDR-type memory will do a lot to increase the performance of your computer in a hurry. Java will generally have very few issues running when you do a good solid upgrade in your RAM. While this doesn’t have a direct correlation to increasing your CPU speed, it does have the indirect effect of reducing the load on your processor. The more data that can be put into your memory instead of being loaded onto the CPU will create a better and faster operating environment.

If you’re still seeing a lot of CPU stress from your java applet, you might want to make sure the java environment itself has been updated to the most current version. Each time java releases a new version of the program it tends to get just a little bit faster; ensuring that you don’t simply ignore the “update now” icons that will pop up in your taskbar now and again will go a long way to reducing your CPU’s stress. Make sure that you don’t ignore this simple step; you’re going to have problems if you do.

If you’re still really having issues with CPU stress caused by java, you might want to consider a different operating system altogether. Either upgrade or downgrade your Windows OS if it’s really that big of an issue. If you’re using Windows Vista, then yes, you’ll probably have issues. Try dropping to Windows XP and see what it does.

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