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Re: Run Bitcoin Core at Lower Priority
by
dottor
on 16/12/2024, 04:49:36 UTC
I run Bitcoin Core version v22.0.0 on Windows 7 automatically on startup with the commands "C:\Program Files\Bitcoin\bitcoin-qt.exe" -min -chain=main

But it takes quite a while before the PC responds because Bitcoin core is using all the CPU resources.

Are there any arguments I can use to start at a lower priority?

If your system is already equipped with powerful hardware, instead of limiting CPU usage with -par, optimizing disk I/O performance might yield better results. For instance, ensuring the blockchain is stored on a high-speed SSD or using disk prioritization tools can significantly improve responsiveness