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OliverDavis
Sep 14, 2024Copper Contributor
Why the CPU graphics is while and black from task manager?
A white line or graph generally means that the CPU usage is above a certain threshold, indicating active load. When the CPU is processing tasks, the graph will appear in white, visually representing the amount of utilization over time as the line moves up and down.
- SiobhanrCopper ContributorThis is because you are in dark mode.
- EommyIron Contributor1.Windows Theme: The Task Manager interface can change color based on whether you are using a light or dark theme in Windows. If you have set your system to a dark mode, for example, the graphical elements might appear white against a black background.
2.Driver Issues: If the graphics performance data is not displaying correctly or is appearing as a solid color, it could be indicative of an issue with your graphics drivers. Outdated or corrupted drivers can cause abnormal behavior in Task Manager.
3.Graphics Hardware: If you have multiple graphics processing units (GPUs) installed (for instance, an integrated GPU and a dedicated GPU), there may be confusion about which GPU's data is being referenced or shown. - AmyraxvCopper ContributorWhen the integrated graphics are not actively being used or are in an idle state, they appear greyed out. This means there's no load on the GPU, which is perfectly normal if you're not running any graphics-intensive applications.
- NoahinmCopper ContributorThe graphical representation in Task Manager’s Performance tab may appear in grey or white when the CPU graphics usage is low or inactive. If your CPU isn’t being heavily utilized, or if there are no graphics-intensive applications running, the graph may remain mostly flat or show minimal activity.
- ZassunCopper ContributorIf your system has both an integrated GPU (like Intel HD Graphics) and a dedicated GPU (like NVIDIA or AMD), it’s possible that only the dedicated GPU is being used. This often happens in laptops configured to use the dedicated graphics card for applications that demand more graphical power.
- BenwingsBrass Contributor
This is temporary glitch and a reboot will fix the issue. I have done this a couple of times.
- MacoksCopper Contributor
A white line or graph generally means that the CPU usage is above a certain threshold, indicating active load. When the CPU is processing tasks, the graph will appear in white, visually representing the amount of utilization over time as the line moves up and down.