Electronics Dual Core CPU usage meter... how?

Hi

I was wondering if it is possible to build a CPU usage meter, for a Core 2 Duo CPU.... Using 2 tri-color LED's?

 

Yes, it is possible. Do you know what a microcontoller is?

 

I'm not that hardcore at electronics. But if you got a link... and maybe a diagram, I know someone that could help me out. In my other rig I use the CF635 lcd panel, the one with 4 LED's and keypad..., but I dont have the room for it in the new one.

 

Make sure you keep us updated on this!

 

You need to program a microcontroller to connect to your serial or USB port, and control the LED brightnesses using PWM, depending on what value the computer sends the microcontoller over serial/USB. You also need to find/write the software on the computer to grab the value of CPU usage and send it over serial/USB.

 

This might help:
http://www.diylife.com/2008/01/25/make-a-usb-color-changing-light/