Windows 10: why is my pc being used

Discus and support why is my pc being used in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; when idle not touching the pc the cpu suddenly goes to 100 percent on a performance cpu i5 14600k so its unsual on idle for it to do this i opened task... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by harvey roberts, Jan 7, 2024.

  1. why is my pc being used


    when idle not touching the pc the cpu suddenly goes to 100 percent on a performance cpu i5 14600k so its unsual on idle for it to do this i opened task manager and waited to see why it happened and it says windows asseesment tool is running at 100% usage why is this do i have a virus desguised as windows is it a consern or should i not worry about it

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    harvey roberts, Jan 7, 2024
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  2. Sasqui Win User

    Overclocking / Undervolting guide for Vega 56 or 64?

    Here's a quick laundry list:

    List of software to use for overclocking and testing
    Examples:
    Wattman (and how to find and use it, like an overview, including profiles)
    Unigine Valley or Heaven (use this for quick testing while changing settings in Wattman and checking for stability / artifacts) ...just suggesting this
    How to monitor cores / mem speeds and temps during testing (I've seen screen overlays, and others using GPUz)

    Step-by step overclocking in Wattman
    Fan speeds
    Power limit
    Temp limit
    Voltages
    Core speeds
    Memory speeds
     
    Sasqui, Jan 7, 2024
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  3. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Jan 7, 2024
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  4. why is my pc being used

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Jan 7, 2024
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