New Issue - High CPU Usage Even while idle

HackerEd

New Member
Hello,
I have this new issue with my streaming computer running OBS Studio which seems to be stemming from high CPU usage. (no games running on streaming computer its a 2 PC stream setup but firefox for music and stream management maybe a game guide) I have been streaming for 3 years no issues about two weeks ago I noticed some stuttering and jumpy frames streaming even though OBS did not say I was dropping frames. I checked task manager and noticed my CPU was bottoming out at 100% CPU usage and in software OBS says is using anywhere from 50% -65% CPU even idle (Not streaming) and Performance monitor (Cntrl+Alt+Delete) says its actually 60%-75%.

I'm confused because i really haven't changed anything from the glory days of when my stream worked, in fact having these issues I deleted a lot of scenes and sources to try and knock it down but that doesn't seem to help. I've streamed NVenc for the longest time 720P 30 fps again with no issue..... When i close OBS my computer goes from 95%-100% CPU usage down to 5%-10% (again with firefox and some small programs like winamp visualizer and a chat bot) Again this is an issue when Idle, streaming doesnt seem to add much CPU power but maybe 5%. I have included in log.

Mind taking a look? Thanks for all your help ahead of time!

 

HackerEd

New Member
Twitch inspector says stream config is excellent and stable but pic of CPU usage below

picture of performance
Performance monitor - CPU.jpg
Monitor:
 

HackerEd

New Member
Idle on a blank scene says OBS is using 52-59% that cant be right, Right? very sad for me right now. tried so much
 

qhobbes

Active Member
I had a similar issue with my rig with CPU jumping to around 55%. I'm using the 27 rc builds now and it seems to have gone away. :) seeing Winamp in your log
 

HackerEd

New Member
the 27 rc build didnt really help me unfortunately. thank you for the suggestion.

I'm just confused how my cpu usage could be so high, i have all sources disabled when not in use, I added nothing new. I have always streamed with some animated backgrounds, and most people do. according to your comp Qhobbes no offense, mine is a little stronger and still maxed out..... Very sad <3

Any other suggestions are appreciated!
 
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