Razer Synapse high cpu usage. Here's the issue. I have a 6700k overclocked to 4.6ghz. If I open my task manager while I am just sitting on the desktop doing nothing, razer synapse will be at 15% cpu usage. I have a deathadder chroma and a razer kraken 7.1 chroma. If I unplug my razer kraken and plug it back in, the cpu usage drops.
If Razer Synapse fails to detect your Razer device, it could be due to either a software or hardware issue. Another reason is your Razer device may not be supported by the version of Synapse that you are using.
- Apr 06, 2021 Razer Synapse 2.0. Check if your Razer device is supported by Synapse 2 (PC or Mac OSX). Ensure that the device is properly plugged in and connected directly to the computer and not through a USB hub. Check for Synapse 2.0 update. If an update is available, install it and then restart your computer.
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Before troubleshooting the issue, you have to check whether your device is supported by Razer Synapse 3 or Synapse 2.0.
Razer Synapse 3
The video below shows how to troubleshoot when Synapse 3.0 is not detecting your Razer device:
- Ensure that the device is properly plugged in and connected directly to the computer and not through a USB hub.
- If this is your first time installing a Razer device and/or have just completed an update, please restart your PC and check again.
- If the issue persists, repair Synapse 3. We recommend repairing your Razer Synapse 3 from the Control Panel.
- On your “Desktop”, click “Start” and search for “apps & features”.
- Look for Razer Synapse 3, click on it and select “Modify”.
- A user account control pop up window will appear, select “Yes”.
- Click on “REPAIR”.
- Wait for the installation to complete.
- Restart your PC.
Razer Products use SHA-2 digital certificates for their drivers. If you are using a Windows 7 version that does not support SHA-2, the drivers for your device will not be installed correctly. To fix this issue, you may perform either of the two options below:
- Update your Windows 7 OS to the latest updates through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
- Upgrade your Windows 7 OS to Windows 10.
Razer Synapse 2.0
- Check if your Razer device is supported by Synapse 2 (PC or Mac OSX).
- Ensure that the device is properly plugged in and connected directly to the computer and not through a USB hub.
- Check for Synapse 2.0 update. If an update is available, install it and then restart your computer.
- If the issue persists, try a different USB port to check if this is caused by a defective USB port.
- Remove old drivers from the Device Manager.
- On your 'Desktop', right-click on the 'Windows' icon and select 'Device manager'.
- On the 'Top menu', click 'View' and select 'Show hidden devices'.
- Expand 'Audio inputs and outputs', 'Human Interface Devices', 'Keyboards', or 'Mice and other pointing devices' and select all unused drivers.
- Uninstall the drivers of the Razer product by right-clicking on the product name and click 'Uninstall device', and restart your PC.
- Try testing your device on a different computer.
- If the issue persists, clean reinstall your Synapse 2.0.
- Try your device on a different computer.
- If the other computer can detect the device with Synapse or if there isn’t another computer available, clean reinstall Synapse 3 from your primary computer and try again.
The latest SDK Core Files will be automatically downloaded and installed when a Razer Chroma peripheral has been detected on Razer Synapse. We also deploy regular updates to address bug fixes and add support for new products.
In the event whereby you need the SDK Installer, you can download the latest version below. You can refer to our Guide section to learn how to get started.
Allows you to try out basic effects for all our SDK supported devices. 0003You are also able to view the source code to better understand how the code works.
Additional sample apps expand on the core API to add animation support in a format compatible with authoring tools that automate the creation process. The sample effects correspond to the Chroma Animation Guide.
Opens an emulated version of several products, allowing you to see the Chroma effects on supported Razer devices taking place via software.
Notes:
- Only replicates Razer Chroma SDK effects and not Synapse related features such as the Advanced Chroma Configurator
- Doesn’t work properly in multi-monitor setup. To work around it, open all the windows in the same monitor. If everything fails, delete “”Config.ini”” in the same directory
- Doesn’t work properly in 32-bit Windows.
Supports:
- Huntsman Elite
- Razer Blade (14 inch and Stealth models)
- Mamba TE
- Firefly
- Kraken 7.1 V2
- Keypads
- Chroma Link
Razer Official Github – Github >
Overview of all our available engine plugins and various tools.
Web Chroma Editor – Online App >
The editor can be used to record Chroma animations using web cam, desktop capture, images, and video sources. The editor can generate embedded Chroma animations in source code for multiple programming languages.
Chroma Design Converter – Github >
The tool automates porting Chroma designs to several languages and engines for both PC and XBOX.
CChromaEditor DLL – Github >
A C++ library that extends the core Chroma SDK with animation manipulation and playback support. This also includes a standalone C++ GUI editor for inspecting and hand editing animations.
Unity Plugin – Github >
The Unity Plugin exposes the Chroma API via C#. The plugin supports both PC and XBOX.
Unreal Plugin – Github >
The Unreal Plugin is a runtime module for UE4. The Chroma API is exposed via both C++ and a Blueprint library. This plugin supports both PC and XBOX.
GameMaker Chroma Extension – Github >
The GameMaker Extension allows you to control lighting for Razer Chroma. Supports GMS 1.4.
HTML5 – Github >
JS Library for playing Chroma animations through the Chroma REST API.
Razer Synapse Not Opening
Gideros Plugin – Official Link >
Gideros Plugin that supports both HTML5 & PC
Razer Synapse Not Opening
ClickTeamFusion Plugin – Github >
The Chroma SDK Extension provides a ChromaSDK object with actions, conditions, and expressions available for visual scripting. The extension also makes the API available to Lua scripting.
Razer Synapse Mac
Godot Plugin – Github >
The GodotHello project is a Godot sample app that shows the animations from the Chroma Animation Guide.