MySql 96% CPU

USER PID %CPU %MEM
mysql 531 90.8 3.0


MySQL is using about 90% CPU, is there anyway to optmizie SQL to handle the CPU alot better. The program running on it is a mass mailing demon for mailing lists.

MySQL version is 4.0.18-1

System:

Pentium IIII 3.0Ghz
1024 DDR RAM
FreeBSD 5

 

 

 

 

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