msi gtx 1080 low usage

mookypantz

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first here are my specs

i7-4790k with asetek 550 liquid cooled
32 gb ram
msi gtx 1080 gaming x
azza 800w plus 80 power supply
z97s sli krait edition motherboard

Question is why when i play certain games my cpu usage will be 100% cpu temp 40c-50c 50 is max and thats sometimes, My gpu usage will be 0% at between 30c-40c is that normal? i understand the new gtx1080 dont use much but i dont know if its normal or not this btw is playing borderlands 2 at 1920x1080 idk if i get the same problem at 4k this cards seem to run better on 4k btw i get a steady 60 fps for most part certain areas the fps drops but not by too much
 

B0rTz1

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First thing first, make sure the display is plugged into the graphics cards output, not into the motherboard, and make sure you have the latest drivers.
Also, what software do you use to monitor the temps and the GPU usage?
 

mookypantz

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cant screenshot desktop but ill tell u what they say.....cpu usage 90-97%....power usage 7%....gpu usage 0% now that im on here its going to 10%....gpu temp 30c and cpu temp 41c
 

B0rTz1

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Then it's probably Borderlands that is being stupid and doesn't use all the power available. Still, I don't see what the problem is, you said that at 4K you get around 60fps.