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    Metro 2033 Not using both GPUs

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by SpecialEffect, Feb 4, 2011.

  1. SpecialEffect

    SpecialEffect Notebook Guru

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    I ran a metro 2033 benchmarking and its not using both my GPUs....

    I checked high performance for battery is on.
    Stealth indicator is green - all systems go.
    Crossfire is enabled


    I used GPU-Z to see if its being used, and for core clock it idles at 100.MHZ and core memory at 150mhz

    Anyone got any idea? :/
     
    SpecialEffect, Feb 4, 2011
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  2. CptXabaras

    CptXabaras Overclocked, Overvolted, Liquid Cooled

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    Mmm don't know what to say, i just did a try and can confirm this. It doesn't use both cards.... i didn't realize it untill i saw your post.
     
    CptXabaras, Feb 5, 2011
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  3. LVNeptune

    LVNeptune Notebook Virtuoso

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    Update needed or maybe no X-Fire support?
     
    LVNeptune, Feb 5, 2011
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  4. BatBoy

    BatBoy Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It would help to know which system/which GPU(s), which BIOS, which display driver and have you tried any other display drivers.... cant really troubleshoot without the basic information.
     
    BatBoy, Feb 5, 2011
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  5. Doctor Magneto

    Doctor Magneto Notebook Consultant

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    My system uses both GPUs running this game, according to HWinfo. The program shows 100% utilization, as well as the temps and fans go high.
     
    Doctor Magneto, Feb 5, 2011
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  6. GoodToGo

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    What drivers are you using?
     
    GoodToGo, Feb 5, 2011
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  7. Doctor Magneto

    Doctor Magneto Notebook Consultant

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    I use stock Dell/AW drivers v. 8.763 and vbios 01 from their support website
     
    Doctor Magneto, Feb 5, 2011
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  8. svl7

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    Go to the config file and look for something like "multiGPU 0" if something exists ityou should set it to 1.

    I haven't got this game and I'm not sure whether there's such an option in the config, but other games allow you to set it to dual this way.
     
    svl7, Feb 5, 2011
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