Chrome Canary bug (need input, can anyone reproduce)

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juri1990
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09-28-2023, 09:39 AM

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I've observed a significant issue in Chrome Canary Version 42.0.2277.0 (64-bit). While I can handle many tabs and various content without trouble, opening another tab for YouTube—whether playing a video or just browsing—causes my CPU usage to spike by around 30%. This increase happens regardless of whether I have two tabs or thirty, and it persists even after closing the YouTube window. Once Canary restarts, the usage remains at that elevated level until I fully close and reopen it. I've attached two screenshots: one showing Canary running with a video playing, and another taken shortly afterward to illustrate the effect. This behavior reminded me of performance drops I experienced while playing BF4, where frame rates seemed lower than usual, especially in intense moments. The issue isn't just minor; it's noticeable enough to affect my gaming experience. I'm curious if others using Windows 8.1 and Canary are encountering similar problems, particularly those who aren't deeply technical.

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JoloYolo
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09-28-2023, 09:39 AM

#2

It seems you're curious about the recent updates to your Chrome browser. If it feels like a beta version, that might be due to ongoing improvements or new features being rolled out.

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zNoouz_
Senior Member

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09-28-2023, 09:39 AM

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Not a beta, it's not the regular version of Chrome, it's the somewhat new, 64bit version. Here's an image from my version:: I prefer it for security and it seems to manage memory better. Although this bug is pretty annoying.

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wdawg39
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09-28-2023, 09:39 AM

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I won’t exceed my limit more than once. Please forgive me if I’m being overly polite—I’m just really interested in hearing if anyone can do this again or share an idea. Thanks.