Question / Help What's the ideal CPU usage percentage?

[Shubz]

Just curious, what is considered a "safe" level for live streaming? Is 70% a solid number for long periods of time? I just don't want to overdo it.

 

[dodgepong]

Your CPU should be quite alright even at 100%, as long as you have adequate cooling. You should concern yourself more with your CPU temperatures rather than load, if you're worried about hardware damage. Though at 100% utilization, you'd probably get poor stream/game performance...but that's beside the point. You should be a little bit concerned if your temps reach 75-80 C...below that, you're probably alright.

Actually, most modern CPUs will shut themselves down (blue screen) before getting hot enough to cause physical damage. Just make sure you're well-cooled.

 

[Shubz]

All right, is there a program you'd recommend to track the temp?

 

[dodgepong]

RealTemp is pretty good: http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/

 

[Shubz]

Awesome. Thanks for the speedy responses!

 

[Vaughn Whiskey]

i like core temp aswell. But Realtemp looks good. Thanks Dodge.

 

[fennekin2000]

my cpu percentage is always under 20% is this good?