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    I have a question about the G73JH's 5870M

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by skygunner27, Sep 1, 2010.

  1. skygunner27

    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    While watching videos on Youtube I noticed my 5870M's clocks dropped to 500/1000. Immediately after I stopped watching the Youtube video my clocks returned to 700/1000.

    I have seen this on my 05 & A1 but have never noticed it before. I hope this doesn't happen while I'm gaming...

    Is this downclocking normal?

    Thanks in advanced.
     
    skygunner27, Sep 1, 2010
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  2. ziddy123

    ziddy123 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yes normal. That's the UVD PowerPlay setting
     
    ziddy123, Sep 1, 2010
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  3. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    update to bios 209. check my signature.

    edit - it could also be your power settings. check in ctrl panel and in catalyst control panel.
     
    Xellon, Sep 1, 2010
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  4. Almost Tactful

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    Yup, hell mine's doing it right now lol
     
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  5. skygunner27

    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    Thanks Ziddy!! I knew I could count on you for a quick reply!! I tried to give rep but it says that I have to give rep else where first. :D
     
    skygunner27, Sep 1, 2010
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    the only problem you could have it's, if you leave your web browser open with an youtube video open, if you try to run a game it going to stay at 500/1000 clock...
     
    gajomau, Sep 1, 2010
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  7. Xellon

    Xellon Shinobi of the wind

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    of course, even downclocked, shouldn't be any issues playing the video.
     
    Xellon, Sep 1, 2010
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    Because Asus never put a 2D Clock setting on our PowerPlay. Whenever not in game it should be downclocked in 2D mode. Only go up to 700/1000 in 3D Mode.
     
    ziddy123, Sep 1, 2010
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  10. Chastity

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    the beta has a 2D mode, of sorts when not gaming it downclocks to 405
     
    Chastity, Sep 1, 2010
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  11. skygunner27

    skygunner27 A Genuine Child of Zion

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    My G73's don't have any issues like GSOD. Would you recommend upgrading to the new beta vbios?
     
    skygunner27, Sep 1, 2010
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  12. antisniperspy

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    No dont fix it if it anit broke
     
    antisniperspy, Sep 1, 2010
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  13. Chastity

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    If you have no issues, wait for a final release.
     
    Chastity, Sep 1, 2010
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  14. EuThiago

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    No. :cool:
     
    EuThiago, Sep 1, 2010
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