Processor at full capacity, yet the tab displaying top users reflects just a small fraction of activity.
Processor at full capacity, yet the tab displaying top users reflects just a small fraction of activity.
You're experiencing performance issues where your computer slows down unexpectedly, showing high CPU usage but using very little actual processing power. This suggests background processes or system services are consuming resources. Since you don’t have admin rights, you’ll need to guide your tech team through troubleshooting steps without direct access. Focus on gathering logs, checking for resource hogs, and suggesting simple actions like closing unnecessary programs or updating drivers.
It's an HP custom board, purchased in bulk and preassembled...
It seems to be a software issue, as you mentioned fluctuations in performance. Typically, it operates efficiently at around 12% usage and becomes much slower at higher utilization levels. Generally, it runs smoothly at 10-20% usage.