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Question

High GPU usage with browsers?

Sep 13, 2018 4:13AM PDT

Hi!

I have a brand new laptop (specs below) and overall its amazing. Works super fast, runs games and design software super fast and im generally very happy with it.

However I am experiencing quite an annoying issue with it, it being that when on battery life (not overclocked), using any browser really slows the laptop down.
This happens when generally browsing, but especially when watching YouTube videos.

One thing to mention is that when looking at performance in task manager, the Intel GPU is near enough 100% without doing anything, meanwhile the Nvidia GPU is at 0%. However in the processes tab, there isn't anything that looks like it could be causing an issue other than the browser itself.

Specs:

-Windows 10 Home 64bit
-Intel Core i7-8750H 2.2gHz with overclocking to 4.1 gHz
-16gb Ram
-2Tb sshd and a 128gb ssd running windows
-Intel UHD Graphics 630
-Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 with 6gb Vram
-144hz screen display

Things I've already attempted
-Updated all the Intel and Nvidia drivers - all recent, however the issue is the same.
-Set the GPU application settings to max performance all around.
-Turned GPU acceleration on and off, no change
-Tried various browsers from edge to chrome
-Changed screen refresh rate and video resolutions
-Ran antivirus and malware scans, with nothing showing up

Anyone have any idea about this?

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Guess
Sep 13, 2018 4:59AM PDT

Your running off the igp.

Contact the maker or seller and ask how to enable the gpu.

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Seems fine.
Sep 13, 2018 10:11AM PDT

The IGP consumes less power than the Nvidia so let it work.

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Change the preference of GPU
Sep 13, 2018 11:43PM PDT

It seems like your GPU is not triggered while using the browser. Some times the settings are default as your manufacture sets it.You have to change the settings in your laptop.I'm recommending you two videos.Watch , learn and understand.
Link for videos
1 - Understand the issue
https://thevideos.us/watch/qkDg-Y9iHBA
2 - What to do [step by step]
https://thevideos.us/watch/mTbbG7QBDig