System overload detected immediately.
System overload detected immediately.
A Windows power configuration that turns off all C states is the issue here. When using ThrottleStop, idle times often show your CPU stuck in C0 mode. Ideally, cores should move to C1 or a lower low-power state. Fix it by opening an admin command prompt and running these commands: powercfg setacvalueindex SCHEME_CURRENT SUB_PROCESSOR IDLEDISABLE 0 powercfg s This should reduce power draw and idle temps significantly, clearing the Task Manager’s 100% indicator. Turning on C states lets a 10850K drop over 120W and lower temperatures quickly. Everything else matches the initial screenshot. If it still doesn’t help, switch to Power Options and click “Restore plan defaults.” Make sure you’re using the latest BIOS version. Stay away from MSI control tools.
Some applications on your machine have changed IDLEDISABLE to 1. The main concern is identifying which program caused this and when it occurred. This situation might recur. Now you understand how to resolve it without needing a full Windows reinstall. Have you ever installed any tool claiming to boost your FPS? Turning off all low-power CPU states can lower latency and potentially enhance both FPS and SSD performance metrics. While this approach seems promising, it often leads to increased idle power usage and heat generation. When IDLEDISABLE is enabled, the CPU signals that you don’t want to utilize any of the low-power C states. Applying the powercfg command to revert it to the default Windows setting of 0 resolves the issue. If you prefer not to disable those low-power states, consider turning off C1, though C3, C6, and C7 can be safely disabled. The minor performance gains usually don’t justify the added power draw and heat. If you don’t recall installing any recent software meant to improve gaming performance, it may point to a BIOS problem. Verify your BIOS version on the MSI website and ensure it’s up to date. To optimize full-load temperatures, adjust the BIOS to apply a negative offset voltage around -50 mV. The standard voltage curve for the 10850K tends to be higher than ideal. You can safely undervolt most Intel processors by 50 mV while maintaining stability—less voltage means reduced power consumption and heat. I disagree with NZXT’s claim that their Cam is the "Best Gaming PC Monitoring App." Unlike many other tools, Cam typically shows peak CPU temperatures rather than accurate MHz readings when an Intel CPU is throttled to its limit.
I realized it while playing Elden Ring when my PC got extremely hot. I didn’t add any monitoring software until I experienced those issues. The main game upgrade tool is Nvidia, which updates the graphics driver—it could be a BIOS problem, since I only noticed it after Elden Ring. - My computer isn’t powerful enough, so I don’t play too many demanding games besides Elden Ring. The fans were really loud, and I also think NZXT Cam isn’t precise. I just wanted to download something to check my stuff.