Games are suddenly CPU heavy

meldj

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Mar 11, 2015
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Hi all,

I've recently downloaded a couple of new games (GTA V and Paragon). Both run through separate launchers (GTA via Steam, Paragon via Epic). Both games seem to be very CPU intensive and I'm seeing my usage go up to around 80%. See full specs below.

Asrock Z77 Extreme 4
Intel I5 2500K
2 x Corsair Vengeance 1600Mhz 8GB (Totalling 16GB)
Corsair CX600M
Samsung HD103SI - This holds the game in question
Radeon HD6870
LG Secure Disk Super Multi Disk Drive
WD Purple 1 TB
M-audio Quad external sound card
2 x Rokit KRK 5

Any thoughts?

Many thanks,

Jake