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OBS Studio can be quite demanding on your CPU for several reasons. Here are some common causes and potential solutions:

Common Causes:
1. High Output Resolution: Higher resolutions require more processing power.
2. High Frame Rate: Recording or streaming at higher FPS (frames per second) increases CPU load.
3. Multiple Sources: Having many sources (webcams, browser windows, etc.) in your scenes can add to the CPU usage.
4. Encoding Settings: The x264 encoder settings can significantly impact CPU usage.
5. Background Applications: Other running applications can also consume CPU resources.

Potential Solutions:
1. Lower Output Resolution: Reduce the output resolution in the settings.
2. Lower Frame Rate: Decrease the FPS value in the settings.
3. Close Unnecessary Applications: Close any non-essential applications running in the background.
4. Adjust Encoding Settings: Change the x264 CPU preset to a faster setting.
5. Upgrade Hardware: Consider upgrading your CPU or GPU if possible.