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Extremely high CPU usage (80% - 100%)
I am having CPU usage issues in Apex Legends. The game would run consistently at 100% CPU, causing stutter. I was using a Core i7-6700k. I recently upgraded to a Core i7-9700k to combat this issue. W...
Temporarily disable your antivirus, it is possible it is doing "on access scanning" and could be checking the game assets for viruses as they are loaded!
Perform a clean boot too to help prevent unnecessary software loading:
Perform a clean boot before starting the game: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135 or http://help.ea.com/en/article/how-to-clean-boot-your-pc/
