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    how to monitor GPU

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by maxheap, Nov 9, 2011.

  1. maxheap

    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    ok, here is the deal, I used to have a gadget to monitor GPU in my oldie, however this one I decided to take a shot at evga or msi, evga interestingly increases my temp by 10C at idle!! awful! did anybody experience this? what do you guys suggest for monitoring GPU, appreciate any input!
     
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I use a combo of GPU-Z for monitoring and MSI Afterburner. for Oc etc. However, people on here also use another one that i could remember the name of. :confused:
     
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    maybe evga precision? I just tried it and it bumped up my temp by 10C! :( btw I read your problem, I hope you solve it soon (skyrim is coming!)
     
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  4. Dr. J

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    Hwinfo 64 rocks
     
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    Hwinfo 64 works awesome because you can check out just about any hardware on your machine :D
     
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    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    I prefer GPU-Z if you just want to check your GPU over HWiNFO64 since 64 is a bit too much if I want just GPU information.
     
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    For ATI/AMD cards I recommend Trixx (it has a nice Win 7 gadget)
     
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    Perfect to check the temps of your new 6990 later today!...
     
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    ok, this is ridiculous, any software I am using (to monitor temps) increases the temps when I open, isn't this funny? I never realized this before
     
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