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    Installed GTX460M, stuck at throttle clocks?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Meaker@Sager, Jan 19, 2011.

  1. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I have my 460M installed and working but in 3d it always sticks to the low power clocks. It's not as if it spikes for a moment, black screens and then goes to throttle clocks, it just never goes above them.

    Anyone else had this or think might know what's happening? I am plugged in.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 19, 2011
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    vBIOS perhaps? updated drivers?
     
    Bearclaw, Jan 19, 2011
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    Double checked as far as I can, the bios seems to be the same as everyone elses. I am updating to the latest betas now.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Jan 19, 2011
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    Wasn't there problems with FX3700M users and their clocks? this sounds familiar.
     
    Bearclaw, Jan 19, 2011
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    my guess is that the card isn't receiving enough power.. i think you either need a bigger PSU or your motherboard can't provide enough power..try the driver update but my bet is power to GPU isn't enough.

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    Panther214, Jan 20, 2011
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