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    Understanding my GPU??

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by usmc1488, Oct 23, 2010.

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    usmc1488 Notebook Evangelist

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    So im running dual 9800m gt's. I installed GPZ that monitors clock speed, temps, and memory usage. When Im not playing a game my second card is showing 500mhz for its clock speed, the temp is low at between 55-60 and memory usage is at about 5% percent. Is having the card maxed out at its clock speed all the time bad for it? The main GPU goes down to about 225 mhz. I had installed the newest 260 series of drivers and both GPUs were clocking at 500 mhz at all times. I went back down to the 259.89 and the GPUs stay cool at idle just the slave is maxed out at its clock speed. Whats your opinion gents?

    Yes, this is for a "legacy" product but the info should be good for all Nvidia and even ATI users. Thank you.
     
    usmc1488, Oct 23, 2010
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