Overload on CPU during music creation with i7-8550u
Overload on CPU during music creation with i7-8550u
Hey there, I see you're dealing with CPU issues while working on music production. It sounds like your plugins might be putting extra strain, especially when you're not using many tracks. You mentioned seeing spikes and sometimes the system goes over 200% before it crashes—this could point to either a limitation in your hardware or something affecting your settings. I’m here to help you figure out what’s going on and whether it’s a problem with your configuration or the CPU itself. Let's tackle this together!
If the speed decreases gradually, it might indicate an overheating issue. You could attempt to enable maximum performance settings in power options and let your laptop cool down with a cooling pad. The processor labeled with "U" is energy-saving, not built for high-performance computing. Nonetheless, it's an 8th generation i7, which should handle music production well despite its limitations.