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    Just noticed something in the new ATi Catalyst 7.2...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by LancerEvoX, Mar 17, 2007.

  1. LancerEvoX

    LancerEvoX Notebook Evangelist

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    I was tweaking the settings in Catalyst after I installed the new 7.2 drivers when I noticed something weird...

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    Speed seems really slow according to Catalyst for a Radeon X1400, did ATi underclock my card or something? :confused:
     
    LancerEvoX, Mar 17, 2007
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Your probably running at the "Max Battery Life" power scheme for the card. I've found with Vista you have to change it to the PowerPlay scheme you want and then reboot the computer :(.
     
    Greg, Mar 17, 2007
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    Yea, those are not stock clocks speeds. ;) GPUs underclock when on battery or not in use to conserve battery and reduce heat.
     
    vespoli, Mar 17, 2007
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    I'm actually connected to AC and PowerPlay isn't enabled. But thanks for the response vespoli, that makes sense.
     
    LancerEvoX, Mar 17, 2007
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    i also copied ur settings on power and mine is the same!! 209 and 135..
     
    frozen sun, Mar 18, 2007
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    I reverted back to 6.12, not because of the original problem I listed, just I couldn't stand lagging in BF2142 with the new drivers. And, my speed is back at what it should be. (I noticed that while even gaming, my memory speed never changed from the memory speed I had in the picture).
     
    LancerEvoX, Mar 18, 2007
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