CPU usage skyrockets when moving mouse around

Vandy-

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Been trying to figure out a problem I have in games, where my mouse stutters, especially during chaotic scenes, and i think i've just discovered the reason, but I don't know how to fix it


when i'm doing nothing special (normal desktop setting not on game) my cpu usage would hover around like 0-10%, but as soon as I move the mouse around, usage jumps up to 40%, usually averaging around 20% usage. just by moving the mouse


i've tried 3 gaming mice on 2 gaming mouse pads and problem was still there so its not the mice


cpu: phenom 965 b.e.
mobo: asus m5a97 evo
current mouse: coolermaster storm spawn
 
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Bubbaleone

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You didn't say whether or not you've installed the app but here's what CM says about it:

Sluggish System/High CPU Usage after installing the Spawn App:

There seems to be a bug with the Spawn App causing high CPU usage and slowing down the PC on some systems. We havent been able to reproduce this problem in our labs, so if you are facing this problem please submit a support ticket and provide us with as many system details as possible.

Update: This bug seems to be related to voice chat applications and in-game voice chats.
We are suspecting it is caused by the HD audio on Nvidia VGA cards.
Please let us know what VGA card and VGA driver you are using.

There is a topic discussing this issue on the official CM Storm Forum here:
http://www.cmstorm.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2949


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Vandy-

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what app? i have the spawn software installed yea, but like i've said i've tried 3 different gaming mice, different brands, and i don't use hd audio on nvidia cards, i currently have an amd card and i use the motherboards soundcard as i am using a headset, i don't think vga audio controls this ?
 

Bubbaleone

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I merely posted the quote from the CM website. They said "We are suspecting it is caused by....", and not "We know it is caused by....". What caught my attention was them saying "....the Spawn App causing high CPU usage and slowing down the PC on some systems....", which sounds exactly like what you said is happening in your OP. See what their forum has to say about it.