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    Gpu z question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by digitydawg, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. digitydawg

    digitydawg Notebook Geek

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    I am using gpu z to check my gpu temp. My 8600m gt ddr2 idles at about 50c-55c. Gpu z reports that the clock speeds are at 475/400. My question is, is it normal for gpu z to show 3d performance clock speeds when at the desktop? I thought at the desktop the gpu would be at lower clocks.
     
    digitydawg, Feb 21, 2009
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  2. Dire NTropy

    Dire NTropy Notebook Deity

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    Probably means powermizer isn't working properly
     
    Dire NTropy, Feb 21, 2009
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  3. Tony_A

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    I believe the main "Graphics Card" tab of GPU-Z always shows full/3D speeds.

    Look in the "Sensors" tab to see if it's downclocking.
     
    Tony_A, Feb 21, 2009
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    GPUz isn't the most accurate program out there, i changed drivers on my 6800 go and it completely fails to read the chip now. It's still an nvidia driver, too.
     
    bobnova, Feb 21, 2009
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  5. digitydawg

    digitydawg Notebook Geek

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    I turned powermizer on and gpu z now reads 170 core 100 mem but i went to check rivatuner just to make sure and it reads 182.5 core and 799.20 mem. I am guessing rivatuner is bugged?
     
    digitydawg, Feb 21, 2009
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    afaik, GPU-Z depends on the drivers too much :/
     
    gary_hendricks, Feb 22, 2009
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