Low Cpu Usage In Task Manager on games

BasedGod · Mar 31, 2014

So about a week ago, my frames started to deplete in games like Arma 2 and 3. I did nothing but uninstall and reinstall those games before yesterday. That did not work. So yesterday I did some research and found out something. While in Task manager, and while playing Arma 3, my cpu usage is only about 8-9%, which is very low. This actually makes sense now and I think it actually is the problem because when I play games, my fan RPM on my stock AMD increases, making it louder, and means my CPU is under load. That does not happen now, and the fan is always silent. Is there any way I can fix this?

My specs are
AMD FX-8320 @ stock (3.5GHz) Stock cooled
Gigabyte Geforce GTX 760
2x4 8 GB G.Skill Sniper Series RAM
WD Caviar Blue 1 TB HDD
Windows 8
Asus M5A97 R2.0 Motherboard with UEFI Bios

vmN · Mar 31, 2014

So when you are having task-manager open, you CPU are not under load?

Have you downloaded anything from an untrusted source recently?

BasedGod · Mar 31, 2014

vmN :

I thoguht I did so I ran Malware Bytes and got some results, so I deleted them all, that didn't help. I haven't been downloading anything too shady though, just the occasional south park torrent

Guest · Mar 31, 2014

The FPS started drop after any update from the game? All drivers are up to date? Check if GeForce Experience is giving priority to the GPU instead of the CPU.
Windows 8 or 8.1 (thought it doesn't matter a lot)?
If possible and you agree, download and run HijackThis and send us the log file.

BasedGod · Mar 31, 2014

Well In arma 3 I lost about 20 fps (all the way down to 9) and then they released an update which didn't help. On my Arma 2 they didn't update it but its still the same. All drivers are up to date, and I check every day, but i don't know what number update I am on since I am not home right now. How would I check if its giving the GPU priority in Geforce experience? Windows 8.1. I will download Hijack this when I get home at around 6 since I am at school now. btw can you link it with a safe download link, and what does it do?

Guest · Mar 31, 2014

HijackThis: http://sourceforge.net/projects/hjt/
This program do nothing but read what programs and services are loaded on the start-up and tell what is your standard anti-virus, brownser, firewall, OS version, etc...
Do you use Steam or standalone client for Arma 2/3?

GeForce Experience customize your machine to a perform better on specific games, and Arma 2 and 3 are in the list: http://www.geforce.com/geforce-experience/faq

Guest · Mar 31, 2014

In other words, I suspect the GeForce Experience "didn't not find" a good customization to match your AMD CPU and the GPU (let's not say it is intentional by NVIDIA).

BasedGod · Mar 31, 2014

Thanks for the link
I use steam to launch arms, but I have used to the one found in the document with it if that is what you are asking.
I know it can optimize the game, but how would I change the performance for each game?

BasedGod · Mar 31, 2014

Could there be something in the bios I need to change to help this?

Guest · Mar 31, 2014

You won't change it, but disable the customization to confirm if the anomaly goes away.
I also have some suggestions to diagnose the problem:

- Backup the profiles of ARMA 2 and 3 (the folder with the settings) and delete this folder. Run the game, configure the video and test it. If it do not work, recover from the backup if necessary.
- If you still have the log of your anti virus, could you send us? Or just tell me what virus was if you remember their names and signature. Some virus may damage drivers, system files, etc...
- Launch Steam, go to Library>All games>right-click on Arma 3 (Arma 3 because it updated)>Properties>Local files>Verify integrity of game cache. Wait it finish, then run the game.

Guest · Mar 31, 2014

I don't think it is the BIOS. But as a last you could roll back it to the default settings or update.

BasedGod · Mar 31, 2014

How do i disable the customization

-I will try that back up thing, but on Metro LL its the same thing, however since that game is GPU intensive, I still get 70 fps on that game, with SPU usage at only around 8%
-I used map ware bytes, so it wasn't really an anti-virus, i just use windows defender. I just cleared the Malicious software, which I guess were those extra things that come in download packages.
-I have verified the game cache 3 times already, and that hasn't helped

Guest · Mar 31, 2014

Open the task manager>Startup tab, look for nvidia geforce experience and disable it. Restart your pc.

Edit:
Did you check if you are using High Performance Energy Plan?

BasedGod · Mar 31, 2014

I remember putting it to power saver in the battery thing but thats it.
In my UEFI bios i have it set to standard

Guest · Mar 31, 2014

You mean standby in the battery? Windows do not switch between plans when on battery or AC.

BasedGod · Apr 1, 2014

I was away for a day, but here is the log from hijack this

Logfile of Trend Micro HijackThis v2.0.5
Scan saved at 9:38:04 PM, on 4/1/2014
Platform: Unknown Windows (WinNT 6.02.1008)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v11.0 (11.00.9600.16518)

FIREFOX: 26.0 (en-US)
Boot mode: Normal

Running processes:
C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamgui.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\Update Core\NvBackend.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudServices.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\ApplePhotoStreams.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{E6931688-DA2B-4E16-8539-3D323D69C677}\AiChargerPlus.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\APSDaemon.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe
C:\Users\David Hersh\Downloads\HijackThis.exe

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R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,SearchAssistant =
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Search,CustomizeSearch =
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R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings,ProxyOverride = *.local
R0 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Toolbar,LinksFolderName =
F2 - REG:system.ini: UserInit=userinit.exe,
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O2 - BHO: ExplorerBHO Class - {449D0D6E-2412-4E61-B68F-1CB625CD9E52} - C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicExplorer32.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In SSV Helper - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Java(tm) Plug-In 2 SSV Helper - {DBC80044-A445-435b-BC74-9C25C1C588A9} - C:\Program Files (x86)\Java\jre7\bin\jp2ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: ClassicIEBHO Class - {EA801577-E6AD-4BD5-8F71-4BE0154331A4} - C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicIEDLL_32.dll
O3 - Toolbar: Classic Explorer Bar - {553891B7-A0D5-4526-BE18-D3CE461D6310} - C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicExplorer32.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASUS AiChargerPlus Execute] C:\Program Files (x86)\InstallShield Installation Information\{E6931688-DA2B-4E16-8539-3D323D69C677}\AiChargerPlus.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [ASUS WiFi GO! FileTransfer Execute] C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\AI Suite II\Remote GO!\AssistTools\WiFile\WiFileTransfer.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Java\Java Update\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [APSDaemon] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Apple Application Support\APSDaemon.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Razer Synapse] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Razer\Synapse\RzSynapse.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [QuickTime Task] "C:\Program Files (x86)\QuickTime\QTTask.exe" -atboottime
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [iTunesHelper] "C:\Program Files (x86)\iTunes\iTunesHelper.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [mobilegeni daemon] C:\Program Files (x86)\Mobogenie\DaemonProcess.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Skype] "C:\Program Files (x86)\Skype\Phone\Skype.exe" /minimized /regrun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [UpdateChecker] C:\Users\David Hersh\AppData\Local\Popajar\UpdateChecker\UpdateCheckerApp.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [iCloudServices] C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\iCloudServices.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ApplePhotoStreams] C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Internet Services\ApplePhotoStreams.exe
O8 - Extra context menu item: Add to Google Photos Screensa&ver - res://C:\Windows\system32\GPhotos.scr/200
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {56753E59-AF1D-4FBA-9E15-31557124ADA2} - C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicIE_32.exe
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: Classic IE Settings - {56753E59-AF1D-4FBA-9E15-31557124ADA2} - C:\Program Files\Classic Shell\ClassicIE_32.exe
O11 - Options group: [ACCELERATED_GRAPHICS] Accelerated graphics
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.clonewarsadventures.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.freerealms.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.soe.com
O15 - Trusted Zone: *.sony.com
O18 - Protocol: skype4com - {FFC8B962-9B40-4DFF-9458-1830C7DD7F5D} - C:\PROGRA~2\COMMON~1\Skype\SKYPE4~1.DLL
O20 - AppInit_DLLs: C:\PROGRA~2\Amazon\AMAZON~1\\AMAZON~3.DLL
O23 - Service: Adobe Flash Player Update Service (AdobeFlashPlayerUpdateSvc) - Adobe Systems Incorporated - C:\Windows\SysWOW64\Macromed\Flash\FlashPlayerUpdateService.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\Alg.exe,-112 (ALG) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\alg.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Apple Mobile Device - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Apple\Mobile Device Support\AppleMobileDeviceService.exe
O23 - Service: ASUS Com Service (asComSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\AXSP\1.00.19\atkexComSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ASUS HM Com Service (asHmComSvc) - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\AAHM\1.00.20\aaHMSvc.exe
O23 - Service: ASUS System Control Service (AsSysCtrlService) - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\AsSysCtrlService\1.00.13\AsSysCtrlService.exe
O23 - Service: AsusFanControlService - ASUSTeK Computer Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\AsusFanControlService\1.02.00\AsusFanControlService.exe
O23 - Service: BattlEye Service (BEService) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\BattlEye\BEService.exe
O23 - Service: Bonjour Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\Bonjour\mDNSResponder.exe
O23 - Service: SCP DS3 Service (Ds3Service) - Scarlet.Crush Productions - C:\Program Files\Scarlet.Crush Productions\bin\ScpService.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\efssvc.dll,-100 (EFS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\fxsresm.dll,-118 (Fax) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\fxssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdate) (gupdate) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Update Service (gupdatem) (gupdatem) - Google Inc. - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Update\GoogleUpdate.exe
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\ieetwcollectorres.dll,-1000 (IEEtwCollectorService) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\IEEtwCollector.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: iPod Service - Apple Inc. - C:\Program Files\iPod\bin\iPodService.exe
O23 - Service: @keyiso.dll,-100 (KeyIso) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: MBAMScheduler - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamscheduler.exe
O23 - Service: MBAMService - Malwarebytes Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware\mbamservice.exe
O23 - Service: Mozilla Maintenance Service (MozillaMaintenance) - Mozilla Foundation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Maintenance Service\maintenanceservice.exe
O23 - Service: @comres.dll,-2797 (MSDTC) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\msdtc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\System32\netlogon.dll,-102 (Netlogon) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Network Service (NvNetworkService) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\NetService\NvNetworkService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Streamer Service (NvStreamSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\NvStreamSrv\nvstreamsvc.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (nvsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\nvvsvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Overwolf Updater Service (OverwolfUpdaterService) - Overwolf LTD - C:\Program Files (x86)\Overwolf\OverwolfUpdater.exe
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\Locator.exe,-2 (RpcLocator) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\locator.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Razer Surround Audio Service (RzMaelstromVADStreamingService) - Unknown owner - C:\ProgramData\Razer\Synapse\Devices\Razer Surround\Driver\RzMaelstromVADStreamingService.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\samsrv.dll,-1 (SamSs) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\snmptrap.exe,-3 (SNMPTRAP) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\snmptrap.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\spoolsv.exe,-1 (Spooler) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\spoolsv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\sppsvc.exe,-101 (sppsvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\sppsvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: Steam Client Service - Valve Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Steam\SteamService.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Stereoscopic 3D Driver Service (Stereo Service) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\Program Files (x86)\NVIDIA Corporation\3D Vision\nvSCPAPISvr.exe
O23 - Service: TeamViewer 9 (TeamViewer9) - TeamViewer GmbH - C:\Program Files (x86)\TeamViewer\Version9\TeamViewer_Service.exe
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\ui0detect.exe,-101 (UI0Detect) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\UI0Detect.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\vaultsvc.dll,-1003 (VaultSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\lsass.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%SystemRoot%\system32\vds.exe,-100 (vds) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\System32\vds.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\vssvc.exe,-102 (VSS) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\vssvc.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%systemroot%\system32\wbengine.exe,-104 (wbengine) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbengine.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpAsDesc.dll,-320 (WdNisSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Defender\NisSrv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MpAsDesc.dll,-310 (WinDefend) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Defender\MsMpEng.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%Systemroot%\system32\wbem\wmiapsrv.exe,-110 (wmiApSrv) - Unknown owner - C:\Windows\system32\wbem\WmiApSrv.exe (file missing)
O23 - Service: @%PROGRAMFILES%\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe,-101 (WMPNetworkSvc) - Unknown owner - C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmpnetwk.exe (file missing)

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Guest · Apr 2, 2014

Your system looks clear (no malware, no adware, no registry corrupted). It may be a driver outdated, bad settings or hardware malfunction.

BasedGod · Apr 2, 2014

What driver should I update other than my gnu one, what settings do I change, and could it be the motherboard or cpu malfunctioning?

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