[Mat_1196]

Hello Everyone,

I recently upgraded my home studio setup (interface and computer) and upgrade to Pro Tools 2020.12.0.

As you can see in my signature, my computer should be quite capable of handling demanding session.

I had a Precision T3610 before and could run large session without getting into too much trouble with CPU in pro tools 10.

I tried all the recommended Windows settings and tweaks to optimize my computer, but I still have CPU peaks with only three tracks. It results in audible audio clicks.

I attached a screenshot of the peak in the systeme usage windows. The general CPU is peaking while the core usage is pretty low on all core. It seems odd to me.

What I am missing or doing wrong?

Thanks in advance for your help.


Here is the Sandra report:

SiSoftware Sandra

ID
Host Name : DESKTOP-F84NES2
Workgroup : WORKGROUP

Computer
Model : Dell Precision T7610
Serial Number : 7XG****
Chassis : Dell Tower
Mainboard : Dell 0NK70N
Serial Number : /7XGGS12/CN7************
BIOS : Dell A18 09/11/2019
Intel vPro : 8.1.72.3002
NUMA Support : 2 Unit(s)
Total Memory : 128GB ECC DIMM DDR3

Processors
Processor : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz (12C 24T 2.7GHz, 2.7GHz IMC, 12x 256kB L2, 30MB L3)
Processor : Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5-2697 v2 @ 2.70GHz (12C 24T 2.7GHz, 2.7GHz IMC, 12x 256kB L2, 30MB L3)
Socket/Slot : FC LGA2011

Chipset
Memory Controller : Dell Core3E (Ivy Bridge-E) DMI2 100MHz
Memory Controller : Dell Core3E (Ivy Bridge-E) Integrated Memory Controller 0 Target Address/Thermal 100MHz, 2x 2GB ECC DIMM DDR3 1.87GHz 128-bit
Memory Controller : Intel Core3E (Ivy Bridge-E) Integrated Memory Controller 1 Target Address/Thermal 100MHz, 2x 2GB ECC DIMM DDR3 1.87GHz 128-bit
Memory Controller : Dell Core3E (Ivy Bridge-E) Integrated Memory Controller 0 Target Address/Thermal 100MHz, 2x 2GB ECC DIMM DDR3 1.87GHz 128-bit
Memory Controller : Intel Core3E (Ivy Bridge-E) Integrated Memory Controller 1 Target Address/Thermal 100MHz, 2x 2GB ECC DIMM DDR3 1.87GHz 128-bit

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866
Memory Module : HMT42GR7AFR4C-RD 16GB DIMM DDR3 PC3-14900U DDR3-1866

Video System
Monitor/Panel : ACR AL2021
(1600x1200, ACER
, 20.2")
Monitor/Panel : CHD PMOS320-IQC-1 (2560x1440, 31.5")
Video Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2560S 20C SM6.5 1.63GHz/1.77GHz, 2MB L2, 8GB 10GHz 256-bit, PCIe 3.0 x16)
Video Adapter : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2560S 20C SM6.5 1.63GHz/1.77GHz, 2MB L2, 8GB 9GHz/10GHz 256-bit, PCIe 3.0 x16)

Graphics Processor
CUDA : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2560S 20C SM6.1 1.63GHz/1.77GHz, 2MB L2, 8GB 9GHz/10GHz 256-bit)
OpenCL : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2560S 20C SM1.2 1.63GHz/1.77GHz, 2MB L2, 8GB 9GHz/10GHz 256-bit)
D3D 11 : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 (2560S 20C SM12.1 1.63GHz/1.77GHz, 2MB L2, 8GB 9GHz/10GHz 256-bit)
OpenGL : GeForce GTX 1080/PCIe/SSE2 (8GB)
OpenGL : GeForce GTX 1080/PCIe/SSE2 (8GB)

Storage Devices
Disk : Seagate ST31000524AS (1TB, SATA600, 7200rpm)
Disk : Seagate ST31000333AS (1TB, SATA300, 7200rpm)
Disk : WDC WD1001FALS-41K1B0 (1TB, SATA300, 3.5", 20000rpm, 32MB Cache)
Disk : Samsung SSD 860 QVO 2TB (2TB, SATA300/600, 2.5", SSD, OPAL)
Disk : Seagate ST2000LM007-1R8174 (2TB, USB3/SATA600, 2.5", 5400rpm)
Optical : HL-DT-ST DVD+/-RW GTA0N (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)

Logical Storage Devices
Backup_2 (G:) : 932GB (NTFS, 4kB) @ Seagate ST31000524AS (1TB, SATA600, 7200rpm)
Data Mat (D:) : 932GB (NTFS, 4kB) @ Seagate ST31000333AS (1TB, SATA300, 7200rpm)
Backup_1 (E:) : 932GB (NTFS, 4kB) @ WDC WD1001FALS-41K1B0 (1TB, SATA300, 3.5", 20000rpm, 32MB Cache)
Hard Disk (C:) : 2TB (NTFS, 4kB) @ Samsung SSD 860 QVO 2TB (2TB, SATA300/600, 2.5", SSD, OPAL)
HD backup (H:) : 2TB (NTFS, 4kB) @ Seagate ST2000LM007-1R8174 (2TB, USB3/SATA600, 2.5", 5400rpm)
Optical Drive (F:) : N/A @ HL-DT-ST DVD+/-RW GTA0N (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW)

Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller #1 : Dell Patsburg LPC Controller
LPC Legacy Controller #1 : T1 08-00
Audio Device : Gigabyte GP104 High Definition Audio Controller
Audio Codec : nVidia 0083
Audio Device : 6656 Universal Audio UAD-2 QUAD
Serial Port(s) : 2
Disk Controller : Dell Patsburg IDE-r Controller
Disk Controller : Dell Patsburg 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller
Disk Controller : Dell SAS2208 PCI-Express Fusion-MPT SAS-2
USB Controller #1 : Dell Patsburg USB2 Enhanced Host Controller #2
USB Controller #2 : Dell Patsburg USB2 Enhanced Host Controller #1
USB Controller #3 : Dell uPD720201 USB 3.0 Host Controller
USB Controller #4 : Renesas Tech uPD720201 USB 3.0 Host Controller
SMBus/i2c Controller #1 : Intel ICH SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #2 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 0 SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #3 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 1 SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #4 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 0 SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #5 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 1 SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #6 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 0 SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #7 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 1 SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #8 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 0 SMBus
SMBus/i2c Controller #9 : Intel MCP3-E(P) XMB Ch 1 SMBus

Printers and Faxes
Printer : Microsoft Software Printer Driver (300x300, Colour)
Printer : Microsoft XPS Document Writer v4 (600x600, Colour)
Printer : Microsoft Print To PDF (600x600, Colour)
Fax : Microsoft Shared Fax Driver (200x200)
Printer : Brother Laser Leg Type1 Class Driver (1200x1200)
Printer : Brother MFC-490CW (600x600, Colour)

Biometrics
Voice : Analog NUI Voice Virtual Sensor (Voice)

Peripherals
Media Player : Seagate Expansion (1.82TB)

Network Services
Network Adapter : Intel(R) I210 Gigabit Network Connection (Ethernet)
Network Adapter : Intel(R) 82579LM Gigabit Network Connection (Ethernet, 100Mbps)
Wireless Adapter : Broadcom 802.11ac Network Adapter

Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows 10 Professional 10.0.19042
Platform Compliance : x64

Performance Enhancing Tips
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