Low CPU Usage
Low CPU Usage
Hi everyone, new to TH and just created an account because I need some assistance. I haven’t encountered any issues like mine, so I thought I’d ask for help. I’ve recently installed Windows 10 and a GTX 1080 graphics card. After every restart or so, my CPU usage stays below 20%. It’s fixable by restarting, but it forces me to run demanding programs like Total War: Warhammer just to see my PC slow down. Even older games such as Dishonored take a long time to load because my CPU remains at 20%. I’ve used Intel Extreme Tuning Utility to test the load, and under a stress test my CPU can reach 100% without issues. Please help!
Specs:
Intel i5 4670K OC'd to 4.3
Nvidia GTX 1080
Maximus VI Gene mobo
16GB DDR3
Win 10
It seems you're likely experiencing an issue. I don't recommend overclocking software. Try uninstalling the utility, restarting normally, then restarting into BIOS to adjust settings.
I'm not sure if it was accidentally installed. Is there a way to verify this? If it's useful, I didn't install Windows 10 until a few days before the free offer ended in late July. I believe it was on Saturday, the 23rd of July, and I updated from Windows 7.
It seems the system probably set it up automatically yesterday.
The processor is boosted, and I manage the tuning with Intel XTU.
Your Maximus VI Gene motherboard has a BIOS built for overclocking.