Running a single stick of RAM significantly bottlenecks CPU communication, leading to low GPU usage. Always use two sticks in the correct slots.

Apps like Chrome, Discord, or Spotify eat up CPU cycles.

In games like Battlefield, this setting can significantly boost GPU utilization. ⚡ 3. Adjust Windows Power & Graphics Settings

Download Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to completely wipe your old drivers in Safe Mode.

Low GPU usage can be incredibly frustrating. You have powerful hardware, but your frame rates are stuttering while your graphics card sits idle. This usually means your system has a "bottleneck" or a software setting is holding your hardware back. Follow this guide to unlock your GPU's full potential. ⚙️ 1. Check for CPU Bottlenecks