CPU throttling in C++

Question

I was just wondering if there is an elegant way to set the maximum CPU load for a particular thread doing intensive calculations.

Right now I have located the most tim

Answer 1

I can't think of any cross platform way of what you want (or any guaranteed way full stop) but as you are using GetTickCount perhaps you aren't interested in cross platform :)

I'd use interprocess communications and set the intensive processes nice levels to get what you require but I'm not sure that's appropriate for your situation.

EDIT: I agree with Bernard which is why I think a process rather than a thread might be more appropriate but it just might not suit your purposes.