The CPU temperature can be used as a test of how well or poorly it functions under intense video rendering and gaming playing. It is normal for them to get hot while used, especially under intense operations.
While under intense conditions, it can get as hot as 90º C. Some newer models can sustain internal conditions of about 110º C. You should reduce the functions of your system once it gets to 90º C to protect it from getting destroyed.
It starts to malfunction at extremely high temperatures and might ultimately shut for self-preservation. Such conditions significantly reduce the component’s lifespan.
Running at 100%
It is quite abnormal to have a CPU running at 100% capacity. It ultimately leads to the processor becoming unnaturally slow and unable to run its processes comfortably. A computer running at 100% could be running many tasks at once. It can also be a task that requires a lot of attention from the CPU cores, thus taking nearly all of them.
Some of the common causes it is running at 100% include the following;
Reasons for 100% usage
- Too many background processes
Background processes run on the processor but are not opened by any window. As you use your Windows or OS, there will always be programs that run in the background. They support your PC’s running for the programs to operate smoothly.
With time while using your PC, you add more software. The number of background processes increases. After some time, you may end up having more than your PC can support. At such a time, the usage increases significantly. It may start to malfunction or run basic tasks slower than usual.
Svchost.exe (netsvcs) process
Many users have attributed Scvhost.exe as a cause for high CPU usage. You need to check it out in the event of high levels of stress on your PC. You can check it out in the Task Manager to find out if it is in your processor already.
If it is already there, you can stop it from running and assign it only one core.
WMI Provider Host (WmiprvSE.EXE)
This is a service that a PC cannot run without because it helps run applications. Without it, the applications cannot run. At times, WMI may have prolonged high CPU usage due to another software requesting a lot of data.
In the event of prolonged high CPU usage, it is usually an indication that all is not well. Corrective measures need to be taken to achieve normal usage. You might have to restart your computer to achieve normal usage.
Annoying Virus or Antivirus
Some viruses lead to high CPU usage slowing down your activities while on the PC. You can at times also find an antivirus that is causing high usage. In such a situation, you are advised to clear the virus. If the antivirus causes it, you can restart it to see if it can reduce its strain.
System Idle Process
System Idle Process is usually an indication of how many resources are ready for use in a PC. The higher the system Idle percentage, the more available resources for use in the CPU. System Idle Process is a way of utilizing resources as it awaits being assigned tasks.
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BIOS Settings on Windows 10 pc
Checking CPU temperature is a new feature that was included in Windows 10. You can easily use the Task Manager to check it, where you can even check it for the GPU.
To check, open the Task Manager. Click the ‘Performance’ tab and look for the CPU and GPU as listed in their respective sections.
BIOS mode of temperature checking is not suitable for stress testing as you have to go to the task manager to check it when off the apps.
Third-party apps
You can download 3rd party apps like Prime95 to check the GPU and CPU temperatures while at work. The apps can stress check the GPU at abnormal levels to check its behavior while under load. The tasks get simulated to about 100%, and the real values of the CPU can be determined while under load.
You can also use third-party programs to see it while under normal use. If you are only interested in checking the conditions of your CPU, you can disable the stress-checking bit.
Several measures can be put in place to lower the temperature, even under high workloads. The measures can be used to regulate the temperature and avoid having them get high. That is if you follow the instructions.
