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CPU 100% load and Boost in task manager but only task manager
I have attached a screenshot of my CPU usage in programs and usage monitors below. I am extremely fed up at this point so hopefully this post will make sense :)
The problem
I have noticed my CPU usage in task manager is always 100% and the boost is always around the maximum. Thats a Core i7 6800k at 3.4Ghz and 3.6Ghz boost.
However, other monitoring apps show the CPU not to be at 100% load. Core temp and rainmeter (screenshot doesnt show Rainmeter) both show more normal looking usage and the temps look fine and not those of a really stressed CPU. Im using the stock cooler that came with the CPU.
This PC is used for audio production and in Studio One the CPU meter flashes up and down like mad while in Ableton Live its only at 2%.
Things Ive done so far
Entered BIOS and disabled CPU power saving features. Speedstep, C-States and the like.
Watched Task Manager for a while and noticed that an open program will use a high amount of CPU and when that prgram is closed another one will take its place with high CPU usage, when that one is closed another one will take its place.
Ive also ran a virus scan and Malwarebytes and they found nothing.
Ive tried the other utilities mentioned but they show completely different figures.
Changed processor sheduling from Programs to Background services and back.
Screenshot
CPU usage - Album on Imgur
Really hope someone can help with this, its driving me crazy. Thanks :)
Last edited by Ickpers; 20 Dec 2016 at 17:52.