GPU Load is spiking to 85%

[JonathanChang]

Hi guys, this is my first time posting here... hopefully I can get some great help from you guys.

Lately my fps started dropping badly, if I play a game for more than an hour - a problem consists. This problem started happening around 2 weeks ago. At first, it was very minimal, so I didn't care. But then my fps started to drop to under 20 degrees every 3-5 minutes. 

My computer specs are (I know they aren't that good):

Processor : Intel® Core i7 CPU
Installed memory (RAM): 4.00 GB
System Type: 32-bit Operating System, x64-based processor 
with Nvidia GeForce 310m

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*I've had this laptop since 2010 and I can't really afford a new one*
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- Last time I've applied thermal paste (Artic MX-2) was 3-4 months ago.
- Cleaned out my fan 3-4 months ago
- I've used GPU-Z to monitor my temperatures / clocks of my GPU, and according to GPU-Z I have one card (which is my Nvidia 310m).
- My GPU temperature is around 75-80 degrees.
- My GPU load randomly spikes to 85 after it is on 20 

Here is a screenshot of GPU-Z : http://imgur.com/zf2TIGc
Here is the list of my task manager:

Image Name PID Session Name Session# Mem Usage
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System Idle Process 0 Services 0 28 K
System 4 Services 0 776 K
smss.exe 320 Services 0 776 K
csrss.exe 460 Services 0 3,816 K
wininit.exe 564 Services 0 3,420 K
services.exe 604 Services 0 8,584 K
lsass.exe 612 Services 0 9,944 K
svchost.exe 788 Services 0 7,568 K
nvvsvc.exe 832 Services 0 5,744 K
nvSCPAPISvr.exe 856 Services 0 4,796 K
svchost.exe 900 Services 0 6,980 K
svchost.exe 980 Services 0 17,100 K
svchost.exe 1004 Services 0 45,388 K
svchost.exe 1040 Services 0 180,396 K
svchost.exe 1088 Services 0 12,128 K
svchost.exe 1380 Services 0 19,464 K
audiodg.exe 1560 Services 0 8,180 K
spoolsv.exe 2012 Services 0 9,476 K
svchost.exe 2040 Services 0 18,280 K
armsvc.exe 560 Services 0 3,032 K
dasHost.exe 1152 Services 0 5,956 K
GameScannerService.exe 1352 Services 0 23,420 K
RzKLService.exe 1284 Services 0 2,428 K
svchost.exe 2116 Services 0 5,864 K
MsMpEng.exe 2144 Services 0 65,140 K
svchost.exe 2532 Services 0 10,820 K
SearchIndexer.exe 3024 Services 0 31,916 K
daemonu.exe 4548 Services 0 6,008 K
wmpnetwk.exe 5396 Services 0 3,240 K
csrss.exe 4192 Console 2 5,732 K
winlogon.exe 6128 Console 2 3,972 K
dwm.exe 5972 Console 2 28,928 K
nvxdsync.exe 3212 Console 2 14,140 K
nvvsvc.exe 36 Console 2 9,872 K
taskhostex.exe 800 Console 2 9,040 K
explorer.exe 348 Console 2 91,992 K
nvtray.exe 5920 Console 2 7,840 K
GrooveMonitor.exe 4756 Console 2 6,588 K
nw.exe 5464 Console 2 37,748 K
nw.exe 2092 Console 2 47,724 K
nw.exe 948 Console 2 15,388 K
nw.exe 268 Console 2 46,888 K
Game.exe 4380 Console 2 532,396 K
LiveComm.exe 2592 Console 2 3,044 K
RuntimeBroker.exe 2968 Console 2 7,024 K
chrome.exe 1992 Console 2 105,996 K
chrome.exe 1108 Console 2 111,864 K
chrome.exe 5600 Console 2 45,524 K
chrome.exe 92 Console 2 21,048 K
chrome.exe 4892 Console 2 24,516 K
chrome.exe 224 Console 2 23,748 K
chrome.exe 5616 Console 2 116,136 K
chrome.exe 2964 Console 2 423,084 K
GPU-Z.0.8.3.exe 2652 Console 2 16,436 K
Taskmgr.exe 5340 Console 2 21,708 K
wuauclt.exe 1696 Console 2 5,432 K
chrome.exe 1400 Console 2 226,328 K
chrome.exe 628 Console 2 8,476 K
svchost.exe 2676 Services 0 4,416 K
SrTasks.exe 6220 Services 0 3,744 K
wuauclt.exe 6240 Services 0 20,132 K
conhost.exe 6248 Services 0 2,212 K
taskhost.exe 6528 Console 2 7,244 K
chrome.exe 8112 Console 2 62,608 K
mbamservice.exe 8088 Services 0 56,060 K
mbamscheduler.exe 2936 Services 0 9,124 K
mbam.exe 7384 Console 2 252,544 K
GPU-Z.0.8.3.exe 7704 Console 2 14,420 K
chrome.exe 8036 Console 2 41,800 K
msiexec.exe 7516 Services 0 12,964 K
chrome.exe 6876 Console 2 49,072 K
TrustedInstaller.exe 7236 Services 0 4,220 K
TiWorker.exe 308 Services 0 99,300 K
VSSVC.exe 6964 Services 0 4,912 K
cmd.exe 7048 Console 2 1,884 K
conhost.exe 6640 Console 2 4,624 K
tasklist.exe 6440 Console 2 4,616 K
WmiPrvSE.exe 6404 Services 0 4,876 K

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SO:

What is the main problem here? Is my computer overheating? Is there a program I need to kill? What is spiking my GPU load so much?


Also: Thank you guys for reading this post, and thank you for your time.

[daledoc1]

Hello and :
 
This is actually the MBAM product forum, for support with installing or running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM).
 
It's not yet clear that the problem you report has anything to do with MBAM.

So, let's start with a bit of basic system information.
Please read the following and attach to your next reply the 3 requested logs - Diagnostic Logs (the 3 logs are: FRST.txt, Addition.txt and CheckResults.txt)
The logs will help us to direct you to the forum section most appropriate for the problem, either the Malware Removal section or the General PC Help section.
 
On the other hand, if you suspect that you might be infected, the most efficient way to get help would be to please follow the advice in this pinned topic: Available Assistance For Possibly Infected Computers.
It explains the options for free, expert help >>AND<< the suggested, preliminary steps to expedite the process.
A malware analyst will assist you with looking into your issue.

Thanks,

[JonathanChang]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! I appreciate your help. 

Here are my logs you've requested for.

Addition.txt

Addition.txt

FRST.txt

CheckResults.txt

[AdvancedSetup]

Not certain you are infected but there is something going on causing services to crash. Could just be a software conflict but best to have someone assist you to check deeper for any type of infection.

 

I would suggest following the advice from the topic here Available Assistance for Possibly Infected Computers and having one of the Experts assist you with looking into your issue.
 

Thanks

[daledoc1]

Hi, AdvancedSetup:

 

It looks as if the OP actually already started a thread in the malware removal section & is being assisted by Valinorum here: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/169365-gpu-load-is-spiking-to-85/

 

@JonathanChang:

 

There's no need to start another topic at this time.

Please stay with your helper in the other thread until he gives you the "all-clear".

If there are other, non-malware issues (such as hardware problems) after that, he may refer you to the General PC Help section of the forum for further work.

 

Thanks!

 

[AdvancedSetup]

Great, thanks daledoc1