I get massive CPU spikes on Windows 10. It's often because of the "Microsoft Software Protection Platform" or one of another couple Windows processes that hog all my cpu/ram/disk on occasion. I've found a few solutions online, but mainly stopping the processes works fine. Typically, they restart when the computer restarts, so no harm done, though there are ways to completely disable them. If you do completely disable the Software Protection Platform to gain back some CPU, keep in mind Windows is liable to deactivate itself at any time even if your copy is legit, until the service is restarted again.

Sounds like it could be lots of fun! Can't wait to see what you crazy people do ;)