You're checking your CPU performance, which is a good start. It's wise to review the data for any unusual activity.
You're checking your CPU performance, which is a good start. It's wise to review the data for any unusual activity.
My CPU is an i7 6700K. It's still quite modern for its age. Sometimes my mouse lags on the desktop, which makes me think no processor made in the past 40 years could cause such issues. I also experience occasional intense stutters while playing games. After checking HWiNFO64, it shows Core Usage and Core Utility stats. I found some information online suggesting Core Utility might be more reliable, but the numbers seem inconsistent—my usage stays under 5% on every core, while Core Utility shows 50%. Watching a YouTube video gives me around 50% utilization across all cores, but CPU usage never exceeds 5%. That matches what I'd expect. When my system stutters, Core Utility indicates all threads are at 100%, which usually means performance drops in games or when I move the mouse. GPU usage stays below 20%. It might be related to my RAM being full—with 16GB installed, I reached about 14,316MB used. Could my CPU be overworked? I once overclocked it, so maybe I pushed it too far. Also, running Windows 11 on an unsupported CPU might be the issue. I modified the registry to install Windows 11. Appreciate any advice!
It seems like it could be as basic as dusting the mouse. Make sure there’s no debris stuck near the optical component. If you’re still using an older roller ball mouse, take off the bottom plate, remove the ball, and gently wash it with a bit of soap. Pay special attention to the three small rollers inside the housing where the ball rests—they’re very fragile.
This optical mouse seems to have some internal issues. I’ve noticed it behaves oddly before it stops responding properly. When it lurches or stutters, the movement appears delayed, as if data paused somewhere between the mouse and my screen. The problem seems to affect games too, causing them to freeze. It’s not just a mouse fault—it might be something more connected to the system.
Open the main view in Task Manager, arrange by high CPU usage, and wait for the next lag. Check if any process is consuming the CPU during that time. On one machine, a faulty Intel DSA install caused stuttering every minute, which was later identified as the issue. Its CPU usage increased at the same moment the system lagged.
Consider trying a different USB mouse to see if the problem persists. If it disappears, it likely points to a hardware issue requiring a new mouse. If it stays the same, investigate potential software causes by checking for driver updates or conflicts with other USB devices.
Thanks for the advice! After checking, it seems my RAM might be getting full and the computer is slowing down to make room. It looks like I probably need more than 16GB right now.