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    Installed GPU wont reach proper Core clock/Memory clock?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Assasin321, Jan 26, 2014.

  1. Assasin321

    Assasin321 Notebook Guru

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    So I recently installed a Nvidia GTX Geforce 680m, Unfortunately my stats are supposed to be/ what they are


    Core Clock : 719mhz/ 135mhz
    Memory Clock : 800mhz/400mnz


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    I am stuck and have no idea whats going on?
     
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    Assasin321 Notebook Guru

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    Reinstalled all drivers as well using official ones from the dell site
     
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    amitvig22 Notebook Consultant

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    I am sorry to read this, i saw your post on the other thread you had started first.

    But i think i noticed something, the first picture where you are running a benchmark tool. GPU-Z says your core is 135Mhz, the HW tool running behind is it saying 718MHZ ???? i do see the FPS is 6 so that looks right.

    I know you've tried the uninstall all GPU drivers. I am clueless as you are.

    Just for my satisfaction can you run Nvidia inspector with GPU-z and verify they both actually give the same readings.

    Additionally what does the global setting in Nvidia control panel for Power management mode say ?? -- Adaptive or Nvidia driver controlled ?

    PS - this might be stupid but are you running on AC or battery when you do this benchmark ??
     
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    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    I've been having issues with correct clocks lately as well, but gaming performance is fine (msi afterburner), you could try that as well to monitor your clocks, as long as its performing well I wouldn't worry too much.
     
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    I believe the same, also @OP... Do you use the computer on high performance power plan all the time?
     
  6. amitvig22

    amitvig22 Notebook Consultant

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    I think the OP figured his problem was his PSU, he's getting a 240w PSU and that should fix it, i read this in the other thread that he started when he decided to get the GPU.
     
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    Yeah sorry no response my PSU should arrive today ill post what happens next within 24hours
     
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    So yeah it was the PSU, that was holding my GPU back.
     
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    Nah just didn't have enough power, i had a 180w and upgraded to a 240w.
     
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    I really don't think that's the main issue. I have the m15x, a gtx 780m in it and the 150W adapter at the moment....so I really don't have enough power :)). The thing is, not having power does not undervolt your gpu. Your gtx 680m is running at 0.962V and there is no reason for that in an m17x with a 240W adapter. Oh, and the card really is the Clevo version with a dell vbios on it.