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CPU usage spiking

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by Spicey, Oct 24, 2011.

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  1. Spicey Newcomer, in training

    My computer suddenly started running slow and i noticed cpu usage was spiking like mad, just opening google chrome it goes from 1% - 18%+, Also if i open another tab it spikes into the 40's and so on, most ive seen it at is 80s. which is bad, i know. Does anyone know how to reduce or fix this problem?, thnx
    Spicey, Oct 24, 2011
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  2. DKRON TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 456

    its not exactly bad to have it in the 80's, won't hurt it.
    What are your computer specs?
    DKRON, Oct 24, 2011
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  3. Spicey Newcomer, in training

    windows 7 home premium
    Spicey, Oct 24, 2011
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  4. DKRON TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 456

    no i mean like what CPU and Motherboard and Ram...
    DKRON, Oct 24, 2011
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  5. Spicey Newcomer, in training

    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q8400 @ 2.66ghz 2.66gz

    Ram: 4.00 GB

    This what you on about?
    Spicey, Oct 24, 2011
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  6. DKRON TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 456

    yes lol, ok so your hardware isn't the problem. In task manager what are the most processors with cpu usage?
    DKRON, Oct 24, 2011
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  7. Spicey Newcomer, in training

    There all at 00 apart from google chrome which is jumping from 01 - 05 and desktop windows manager which is going 01 - 02, There the only things jumping
    Spicey, Oct 24, 2011
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  8. DKRON TechSpot Enthusiast Posts: 456

    it all sounds normal, i think your just over worrying about it, if you want install passmark performance test V.6 and run it, should pass at atleast 600-700
    DKRON, Oct 24, 2011
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  9. Spicey Newcomer, in training

    Well thanks for help
    Spicey, Oct 24, 2011
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  10. maxamillion125 Newcomer, in training

    Sounds normal to me.
    maxamillion125, Oct 25, 2011
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  11. tweakboy TechSpot Maniac Posts: 518

    What CPU and MOBO you have. Give us more info about your setup.

    You need to go to task manager , right click taskbar and go to task manager.

    Put check in show all processes. Now look at what EXE is causing this CPU usage and spikes. let me know.. gl
    tweakboy, Oct 27, 2011
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