CPU remains high even after launching the taskbar.
CPU remains high even after launching the taskbar.
Hey, I've observed the CPU fan getting noisier during idle now. As mentioned in the title, immediately after launching Task Manager the CPU usage is near 60%, with no specific program identified as the source. About a second later, it drops to 2%-5% and the RPM slows down naturally. Your setup includes a Ryzen 7 2700X, 16GB DDR4, B450 Pro4, Gigabyte RTX 2060, 120GB SSD, Windows 1TB, plus a 500GB HDD for games—SilentiumPC 500W, L1 80plus.
Your perception might be misleading. The system continues operations even when idle. Windows handles tasks during inactivity, which aligns with what you observed in Task Manager showing no background resource activity.
Use Process Explorer instead of Task Manager for deeper insights.
Are you referring to the task manager? It might also stem from malware like a miner concealing its activity. Operate quietly in the background, track the task manager being launched, and stop when it’s detected.
Open Windows Security, then Virus & Threat Protection. Choose "Full scan," click "Scan now."