How to fix high CPU usage in Valorant
Experiencing high CPU usage in Valorant can be a drag, but fret not, fellow gamer! First off, make sure your graphics drivers are up to date - these updates often contain optimizations for games like Valorant. Secondly, tweak your in-game graphics settings. Lowering settings like shadows, textures, and anti-aliasing can greatly reduce the load on your CPU. Also, check background processes on your computer. Sometimes, other running applications eat up CPU resources that Valorant could use more efficiently. Lastly, set Valorant's priority to 'High' in the Task Manager under the 'Details' tab. This tells your system to prioritize Valorant's CPU usage over other processes.
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I had the same issue and realized my PC was overheating, causing CPU throttling. Make sure your cooling system is adequate and clean out any dust. After improving my PC's cooling, Valorant ran much smoother with far less CPU usage.
Honestly, upgrading your hardware might be the only real fix. If you're running Valorant on a potato, no amount of tweaking settings will help.
Just close everything else and hope for the best. Works for me!
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