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    How to force powermizer into low performace mode

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Luke1708, Feb 13, 2010.

  1. Luke1708

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    Hi guys, how do i force nvidia powermizer to set my gpu into low performance mode? My clocks increase the moment i start scrolling down webpages. I find this very stupid and unreasonable. Any help would be well appreciated here.
     
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    But on battery the GPU is suppose to lower in speed and Aero(V&7) also turns off while on battery(Power Saver mode). I was gonna say the nvidia sys tools allows you to have profiles for when the clocks change, while using certain programs.
     
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    yes, the gpu lowers its speed in power saver but as soon as you do something like launching an application, scrolling down webpages, opening a picture, etc, it goes back to full speed. i will try using the riva tuner and post back for results. thanks.
     
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    I haven't used riva tuner on official drivers only modded ones. It might work on official ones too.
     
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    yes, it works. I can now scroll webpages and the clocks do not go crazy. I've setup maxpower and lowpower as i either game or code. So this etup is perfect for me. My temps is in the 60's atm. thank you guys.
     
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