How much wattage should my PSU, I think it might be dying. - Page 4

NOSDuco · Apr 24, 2012, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by unclewebb

You have to put a check mark in the Log File option box.

... wow I feel dumb... How long should I run the program?

unclewebb · Apr 24, 2012, 11:08 PM

Go play some game for 10 or 15 minutes. Whatever. The more data you have the better. Remember to try to turn on GPU monitoring in the Options window.

Version 4.10 puts the log files in a separate folder called Logs within the ThrottleStop folder.

NOSDuco · Apr 24, 2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

Go play some game for 10 or 15 minutes. Whatever. The more data you have the better. Remember to try to turn on GPU monitoring in the Options window.

Version 4.10 puts the log files in a separate folder called Logs within the ThrottleStop folder.

Should I press the "Turn On" button? Or just run it in "Monitor Only" mode?

unclewebb · Apr 24, 2012, 11:13 PM

I would just start by doing some monitoring in Monitor Only mode. Get some basic numbers so you can see if there is a CPU throttling problem or not.

NOSDuco · Apr 24, 2012, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

I would just start by doing some monitoring in Monitor Only mode. Get some basic numbers so you can see if there is a CPU throttling problem or not.

Okay, here is what I got: http://pastebin.com/6keLUYDC

unclewebb · Apr 25, 2012, 03:48 AM

The good news is that your CPU is working just fine. Turbo Boost is working correctly and there are no signs of any clock modulation throttling during your testing.

The next thing to do would be to run GPU-Z and do another log file to make sure your GPU is running at full speed while gaming. The core temperature of both your CPU and GPU are fine so maybe there is something else going on.

If your GPU runs at full speed while gaming then it might be driver related or your in game graphic settings are beyond what your GPU is capable of.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

The good news is that your CPU is working just fine. Turbo Boost is working correctly and there are no signs of any clock modulation throttling during your testing.

The next thing to do would be to run GPU-Z and do another log file to make sure your GPU is running at full speed while gaming. The core temperature of both your CPU and GPU are fine so maybe there is something else going on.

If your GPU runs at full speed while gaming then it might be driver related or your in game graphic settings are beyond what your GPU is capable of.

Should I game for another ten minutes with GPU logging to a file?

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

The good news is that your CPU is working just fine. Turbo Boost is working correctly and there are no signs of any clock modulation throttling during your testing.

The next thing to do would be to run GPU-Z and do another log file to make sure your GPU is running at full speed while gaming. The core temperature of both your CPU and GPU are fine so maybe there is something else going on.

If your GPU runs at full speed while gaming then it might be driver related or your in game graphic settings are beyond what your GPU is capable of.

Okay well I did and here is the log that GPU-Z outputted: http://nosduco.com/gpuzlog.txt

unclewebb · Apr 25, 2012, 04:21 PM

The only problem is your GPU is running at 725 MHz when the default GPU core speed should be 800 MHz. That's not a huge difference.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

The only problem is your GPU is running at 725 MHz when the default GPU core speed should be 800 MHz. That's not a huge difference.

I think it's a BIOS Issue, take a look at this:

unclewebb · Apr 25, 2012, 05:41 PM

You might want to check the manufacturer's site to see if there have been any bios updates for your GPU. You shouldn't have to edit your own bios just to run at the default speed.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

You might want to check the manufacturer's site to see if there have been any bios updates for your GPU. You shouldn't have to edit your own bios just to run at the default speed.

Well the BIOS I am running is a rom that a friend gave me and he has the exact same GPU I have. But now I just want to find the default BIOS for my GPU but I have no idea where to find it.

EarthDog · Apr 25, 2012, 05:42 PM

Put a load like Furmark on the GPU and see if it clocks up to the proper speeds. If not, uninstall and reinstall drivers. If that doesnt work, update/rollback drivers.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

Put a load like Furmark on the GPU and see if it clocks up to the proper speeds. If not, uninstall and reinstall drivers. If that doesnt work, update/rollback drivers.

Okay I will see if that puts the clocks to their proper speeds. But I have alreayd tried everything I can do with drivers.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

Put a load like Furmark on the GPU and see if it clocks up to the proper speeds. If not, uninstall and reinstall drivers. If that doesnt work, update/rollback drivers.

It did not make to clocks go to the proper speed.

unclewebb · Apr 25, 2012, 06:55 PM

His log file shows the GPU at over 95% load. The problem is the bios. RBE shows the 725 / 1250 clocks that it is using.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

His log file shows the GPU at over 95% load. The problem is the bios. RBE shows the 725 / 1250 clocks that it is using.

Yeah it's the BIOS I am pretty sure, but I still can't find the default BIOS. If any of you guys know where to find them here is the link to the card I have: XFX Double D HD-695X-CDFC Radeon HD 6950 2GB 256-b...

EarthDog · Apr 25, 2012, 07:12 PM

The MFG has it like UW said. Contact them.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EarthDog

The MFG has it like UW said. Contact them.

Could I just use a BIOS Rom from the TechPowerupForums?

EarthDog · Apr 25, 2012, 07:20 PM

If its the same one, sure. Otherwise, I wouldnt chance it. If you brick the card, you cant RMA it. That said, since this is apparently wrong, just RMA the card.

NOSDuco · Apr 25, 2012, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unclewebb

His log file shows the GPU at over 95% load. The problem is the bios. RBE shows the 725 / 1250 clocks that it is using.

I fixed the 725 Mhz problem by flashing the BIOS and reinstalling the drivers, but I am still getting poor performance! I have no idea why but I really am!

Cotton_Cup · Apr 27, 2012, 01:32 PM

can you still rma the card?

unclewebb · Apr 27, 2012, 01:37 PM

Why? The card works OK now that it has been flashed with the proper bios.

His CPU and GPU are running OK so the problem is either his hard drive or some software that has been installed on his system.

EarthDog · Apr 28, 2012, 01:40 PM

He needs to elaborate on 'poor performance'.

Can you run some benchmarks like 3dmark 11, or 3dmark vantage... and explain what you think is poor performance...

Cotton_Cup · Apr 28, 2012, 05:24 PM

IDK but a friend of mine ha d card problem 3 days ago brought it to the store and got it replaced 4 hours later, and the replaced one was better, but well anyone else got solution for him?

it may be drivers or whatnot or you got a defective card in some way, or your mobo, or maybe your psu is too old and it's not supplying the right power, or lol >.<.

anyways can you run some benchies and show us some poor performance results and see what tpu has to offer.

Processor:	Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
Motherboard:	Dell In 0G3HR7
Memory:	G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card:	XFX Double D HD-695X-CDFC Radeon HD 6950 2GB
Hard Disk:	Seagate 1.5 TB ST31500
Case:	COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN3-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Ca
PSU:	CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W

Processor:	Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
Motherboard:	Dell In 0G3HR7
Memory:	G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card:	XFX Double D HD-695X-CDFC Radeon HD 6950 2GB
Hard Disk:	Seagate 1.5 TB ST31500
Case:	COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN3-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Ca
PSU:	CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W

Processor:	Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
Motherboard:	Dell In 0G3HR7
Memory:	G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card:	XFX Double D HD-695X-CDFC Radeon HD 6950 2GB
Hard Disk:	Seagate 1.5 TB ST31500
Case:	COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN3-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Ca
PSU:	CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W

Processor:	Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
Motherboard:	Dell In 0G3HR7
Memory:	G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card:	XFX Double D HD-695X-CDFC Radeon HD 6950 2GB
Hard Disk:	Seagate 1.5 TB ST31500
Case:	COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN3-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Ca
PSU:	CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W

Processor:	Intel Core i7 870 @ 2.93 GHz
Motherboard:	Dell In 0G3HR7
Memory:	G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 16GB (4 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Video Card:	XFX Double D HD-695X-CDFC Radeon HD 6950 2GB
Hard Disk:	Seagate 1.5 TB ST31500
Case:	COOLER MASTER HAF 922 RC-922M-KKN3-GP Black Steel + Plastic and Mesh Bezel ATX Mid Tower Computer Ca
PSU:	CORSAIR Enthusiast Series TX750 V2 750W

Apr 24, 2012, 11:08 PM	#77
unclewebb RealTemp Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 903 (0.50/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 394 Times in 271 Posts	Go play some game for 10 or 15 minutes. Whatever. The more data you have the better. Remember to try to turn on GPU monitoring in the Options window. Version 4.10 puts the log files in a separate folder called Logs within the ThrottleStop folder.

Apr 24, 2012, 11:13 PM	#79
unclewebb RealTemp Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 903 (0.50/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 394 Times in 271 Posts	I would just start by doing some monitoring in Monitor Only mode. Get some basic numbers so you can see if there is a CPU throttling problem or not.

Apr 25, 2012, 03:48 AM	#81
unclewebb RealTemp Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 903 (0.50/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 394 Times in 271 Posts	The good news is that your CPU is working just fine. Turbo Boost is working correctly and there are no signs of any clock modulation throttling during your testing. The next thing to do would be to run GPU-Z and do another log file to make sure your GPU is running at full speed while gaming. The core temperature of both your CPU and GPU are fine so maybe there is something else going on. If your GPU runs at full speed while gaming then it might be driver related or your in game graphic settings are beyond what your GPU is capable of.

Apr 25, 2012, 04:21 PM	#84
unclewebb RealTemp Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 903 (0.50/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 394 Times in 271 Posts	The only problem is your GPU is running at 725 MHz when the default GPU core speed should be 800 MHz. That's not a huge difference.

Apr 25, 2012, 05:41 PM	#86
unclewebb RealTemp Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 903 (0.50/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 394 Times in 271 Posts	You might want to check the manufacturer's site to see if there have been any bios updates for your GPU. You shouldn't have to edit your own bios just to run at the default speed.

Apr 25, 2012, 05:42 PM	#88
EarthDog Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,052 (1.66/day) Thanks: 246 Thanked 349 Times in 303 Posts System Specs	Put a load like Furmark on the GPU and see if it clocks up to the proper speeds. If not, uninstall and reinstall drivers. If that doesnt work, update/rollback drivers.

System Name:	People really name their PC? Oye...
Processor:	3570K / 3770K
Motherboard:	Giga Z77X UD5H / Asrock OC Formula
Cooling:	Tt Water 2.0 Extr/ MCW320 + PA120.2 + Apogee XT
Memory:	16GB DDR3 1600Mhz / 8GB DDR3 2666 CL11
Video Card:	ECGA GTX 690 / HIS 7970 X
Hard Disk:	256GB OCZ Vector, 640GB Caviar Black / 60GB Vertex 3
Optical Drive:	DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Yamakasi 27" 2560x1440 / Acer 23" 1920x1080
Case:	HAF XB / Benching station
PSU:	Seasonic X560 / X1000P

Apr 25, 2012, 06:55 PM	#91
unclewebb RealTemp Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 903 (0.50/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 394 Times in 271 Posts	His log file shows the GPU at over 95% load. The problem is the bios. RBE shows the 725 / 1250 clocks that it is using.

Apr 25, 2012, 07:12 PM	#93
EarthDog Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,052 (1.66/day) Thanks: 246 Thanked 349 Times in 303 Posts System Specs	The MFG has it like UW said. Contact them.

Apr 25, 2012, 07:20 PM	#95
EarthDog Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,052 (1.66/day) Thanks: 246 Thanked 349 Times in 303 Posts System Specs	If its the same one, sure. Otherwise, I wouldnt chance it. If you brick the card, you cant RMA it. That said, since this is apparently wrong, just RMA the card.

Apr 27, 2012, 01:32 PM	#97
Cotton_Cup Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rizal, Philippines Posts: 329 (0.76/day) Thanks: 75 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	can you still rma the card? __________________ Building PC and knowing about their components is FUN.

System Name:	Cotton Chair
Processor:	Intel i7 3960X 4.9Ghz Sandy Bridge E
Motherboard:	MSi X79A-GD65 8D
Cooling:	XSPC 360 and 240 mm rad
Memory:	64gb G.SKILL 8X8GB
Video Card:	Sappphire 7970 OC Edition Xfire
Hard Disk:	Intel 520 240GB SSD x2 /x2 WD Caviar Black 1TB 7200RPM 64MB Cache
Optical Drive:	Samsung Blu-ray
CRT/LCD Model:	Samsung 23" LED LCD Monitor 1920x1080 x3
Case:	Silverstone TJ 11
Sound Card:	Asus Xonar Phoebus
PSU:	Seasonic X-1250 1250W 80PLUS Gold
Software:	Windows 7 Ultimate (FPP)

Apr 27, 2012, 01:37 PM	#98
unclewebb RealTemp Author Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 903 (0.50/day) Thanks: 15 Thanked 394 Times in 271 Posts	Why? The card works OK now that it has been flashed with the proper bios. His CPU and GPU are running OK so the problem is either his hard drive or some software that has been installed on his system.

Apr 28, 2012, 01:40 PM	#99
EarthDog Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 2,052 (1.66/day) Thanks: 246 Thanked 349 Times in 303 Posts System Specs	He needs to elaborate on 'poor performance'. Can you run some benchmarks like 3dmark 11, or 3dmark vantage... and explain what you think is poor performance...

Apr 28, 2012, 05:24 PM	#100
Cotton_Cup Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rizal, Philippines Posts: 329 (0.76/day) Thanks: 75 Thanked 34 Times in 28 Posts System Specs	IDK but a friend of mine ha d card problem 3 days ago brought it to the store and got it replaced 4 hours later, and the replaced one was better, but well anyone else got solution for him? it may be drivers or whatnot or you got a defective card in some way, or your mobo, or maybe your psu is too old and it's not supplying the right power, or lol >.<. anyways can you run some benchies and show us some poor performance results and see what tpu has to offer. __________________ Building PC and knowing about their components is FUN.

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