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    Monitoring CPU/GPU Activity in the np8268

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by WickedScion15, Aug 14, 2014.

  1. WickedScion15

    WickedScion15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I know this sounds awfully nooby, but how does everyone get to monitor their cpus and gpus under load, particularly while gaming?

    I'm aware of the limitations of a laptop chassis when it comes to exchanging the heat generated while doing some moderate to heavy gaming, which is why i'd like to observe and note the point (temperature-wise) at which my system will throttle. I'm looking to purchase a np8268s with an i7-4810mq which TDP i think is 100W...

    Also is the ambient temperature a key factor to how hot the np8268 will run? In our place, i record up to 81 degrees F at times. Will be mostly playing at this temperature without the benefit of airconditioning.

    Thanks for your feedbacks in advance, hoping to see some expert advice.
     
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    jasonlam Notebook Guru

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    Generally MSI Afterburner or EVGA Precision (both comes with Rivatuner) is used to monitor the CPU & GPU (temp, clock etc.)

    And personally I use HWiNFO and Rivatuner. So that I can overclock the GPU by using Nvidia Inspector and am still able to monitor the temperature, clock speed and stuff. You can select what you want to be shown in game for monitoring using the HWiNFO.

    Once you have selected what parameters to monitor, you simply let both HWiNFO and Rivatuner running in the background. You will then be able to see the parameters you have selected along with in-game FPS.
     
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I use GPU-Z (nvidia inspector if I want a longer trace) and intel XTU.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 14, 2014
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    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    you can find all the above mentioned software in my link below.
     
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    Elipsus Notebook Consultant

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    GPU-Z and CPU-Z are both very usefull software to monitor /have usefull informations, especially GPU-Z that can provide informations about TDP and stuffs

    Elipsus
     
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    WickedScion15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Cool! (Pun not intended :laugh :) Thanks for the great inputs guys.

    I've installed both cpu-z and gpu-z in my old - dead - desktop before, never thought they could do that!

    So all these programs will enable me to see cpu/gpu info ingame? Oh, and would running them all at the same time impact performance while gaming?

    And would they work with most (if not all) current games? Looking to play BF3-4, skyrim, Grid, crysis, Diablo 3, etc., to name a few.
     
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  8. WickedScion15

    WickedScion15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nice one! I'll bookmark this one for when my lappy gets here. Thanks, you guys are a veritable mine of information.:thumbsup: can't wait to put my 'baby' through its paces and see some wicked G's, i mean, fps.

    Not too long now.
     
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  9. Meaker@Sager

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    Just don't get too caught up in the testing and remember to have fun ;)
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 15, 2014
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