High CPU speeds cause extreme heat even when not in use (i7-10700f)
High CPU speeds cause extreme heat even when not in use (i7-10700f)
It appears several components are functioning better than expected. Right now, only the browser is active. I also recently restarted my computer.
This tool helps identify unnecessary software on your system. Alternatively, you can check Task Manager details, which offers more precise information. Your machine runs significantly more processes than mine—many more threads and handles. There’s plenty of potential to optimize performance.
Update your audio driver for your motherboard. The Windows Audio Device Graph shouldn’t be consuming much CPU power. It might also be a glitchy application such as Skype during the call… but it seems like that’s one of your issues. As @unclewebb noted, you can use Process Explorer to learn more about what’s happening. hwinfo is a useful tool for checking all your computer’s specifications and sensor details, which can help with troubleshooting.
I didn’t install Skype but checked it out and discovered several virtual cables I’d used before for Voicemeter. I hadn’t removed them after they weren’t needed anymore. Now that I did, the CPU usage dropped significantly and the temperatures also fell!