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High CPU usage and low GPU usage

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When I'm playing games, my CPU is usage 100% and my GPU usage is 0%. Because of this, games cannot be played at the lowest graphical setting.

My specifications are as follows: a 240W PSU, 8GB RAM, HP 6200 SFF, Zotac GT 1030 GDDR5, and an i5 2400
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8 GB of DDR3 RAM


With these meager specs, you can expect to have high CPU usage and display issues when playing games. (n)


Go back into MSCONFIG - System Configuration and then select the "Startup" tab.
How many "Startup Items" have a checkmark?