^ This. Also, it is honestly just so frustrating how loud these modern cards get when they are pegged at 100% for hours on end. I have dealt with this for years and it still stresses me out when the fans start screaming, even if the usage is technically normal. Ngl it feels like my office is turning into a sauna half the time and it just kills the vibe when you are trying to focus. In my experience, you dont need to spend a fortune to fix the noise or heat issues that come with high usage. Instead of some expensive cooling setup, just try undervolting first. If it is still running toastier than you like, grab some Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Paste and repaste the chip. I did that on an older card recently and it dropped temps by almost 10 degrees for like 15 bucks. Also, just swapping generic case fans for something like a few Arctic P12 PWM PST 120mm Case Fan units can help airflow a ton without breaking the bank. Way better than listening to a jet engine all night while you are trying to game.

Hey there!

I've seen 100% GPU usage in many modern games—it's pretty common as the GPU is designed to push as much power as necessary for high-end visuals. However, the real red flag is if your temperatures are spiking into unsafe territory (generally above 85°C under load). I use MSI Afterburner to track my temps, and as long as they’re in check, 100% usage is just the card doing its job.

Also, make sure to:

• Update to the latest drivers from the manufacturer.
• Clean out any dust from your GPU and case.
• Tweak in-game settings like shadows and ambient occlusion if temperatures are still a concern.

Hope that helps!

100% GPU usage while gaming is actually normal and ideal - it means your graphics card is being fully utilized to deliver maximum performance. As long as temperatures are in check (usually under 85°C), there's nothing to worry about. That's what the GPU is designed to do.