How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition?

pRATTICUS · 07-08-08, 02:50 PM

I've tried both RivaTuner and the nVidia monitoring program, but they are both coming up with very low numbers - can someone explain to me how to determine the speed at which my card is operating?

Lfctony · 07-08-08, 02:57 PM

You're probably looking at the 2D clocks... Use eVGA precision, it came with your card on the driver cd... Set it up to display the OSD during games, you will see your clocks going up during games...

hell_of_doom227 · 07-08-08, 02:58 PM

When you run in 2D clock is lowered. Install eVga Precision Tool ver. 1.2.0 (from CD). eVga has ability to display clock speed on LCD for G15 keyboard. I suppose you don't have one. Run some 3D app, game and quickly do alt tab to see what nmonitor shows for clock speed, and you will see card running in full speed.

pRATTICUS · 07-08-08, 03:07 PM

Attachment shows what the Precision eVGA software reads vs. the product specs.

pRATTICUS · 07-08-08, 03:09 PM

OK thanks guys! Will try that and post back

Blacklash · 07-08-08, 03:10 PM

Try GPU-Z:

http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads...-Z_v0.2.5.html

pRATTICUS · 07-08-08, 03:31 PM

OK, after 7-8 minutes of 2560x1600 (windowed) in LotRO with ALL settings absolutely maxed, 4AA 16AF, here is what the Precision software reports.

The temperature appears to level off at about 82C under load - is that where it should be? I reckon the ambient temperature in the room is about 22C.

Incidentally - I'm getting 32FPS minimum in LotRO at these settings

pRATTICUS · 07-08-08, 03:57 PM

By manually setting the fan speed to 100%, the load temperature dropped from 82C to 69C.

Are there any ramifications to running the fan at 100% full time or should I just let the fan speed be set according to temperature?

SLippe · 07-08-08, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pRATTICUS

By manually setting the fan speed to 100%, the load temperature dropped from 82C to 69C.

Are there any ramifications to running the fan at 100% full time or should I just let the fan speed be set according to temperature?

I've always run my fan at 100% on all my cards, including my current one. Most set the fan at 60% though.

Ambrose · 07-08-08, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pRATTICUS

By manually setting the fan speed to 100%, the load temperature dropped from 82C to 69C.

Are there any ramifications to running the fan at 100% full time or should I just let the fan speed be set according to temperature?

If you're interested there is a nice little tutorial here for setting up your fan in Rivatuner to be dynamic based on temperature.

I have mine go up to 100% after 70 degrees and stay at 100% until it drops below 60.

So far it's been working great!

pingu2 · 07-09-08, 03:15 AM

a lot of people don't seem to realise that rivatuner can also display all this info in game (in an overlay like fraps).. see

https://home.comcast.net/~boogie3/Riva%20guides%202.htm

07-08-08, 02:50 PM	#1
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition? I've tried both RivaTuner and the nVidia monitoring program, but they are both coming up with very low numbers - can someone explain to me how to determine the speed at which my card is operating? __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

07-08-08, 02:57 PM	#2
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07-08-08, 02:58 PM	#3
hell_of_doom227 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,387	Re: How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition? When you run in 2D clock is lowered. Install eVga Precision Tool ver. 1.2.0 (from CD). eVga has ability to display clock speed on LCD for G15 keyboard. I suppose you don't have one. Run some 3D app, game and quickly do alt tab to see what nmonitor shows for clock speed, and you will see card running in full speed. __________________ System: eVGA x58SLI x16 4Way Classified, Intel Six Core i7 X980@4.00Ghz, 6Gb GSkill DDR3-1600, Tri Crossfire 3xATI Radeon 5870 1Gb, Raid1 - 2xSSD Intel 80Gb X-25M, Raid0 - 2xHDD Samsung 2Tb, Raid1 - 2xHDD Samsung 1Tb, LG Blue-Ray/HD-DVD Player, Silverstone 1100W PSU, Intel Stock Cooler (New One), Thermaltake Xaser VI, LG 27" LCD, Logitech Keyboard G15, G5 Logitech Mouse OS: Windows 7 x64 35708 - 3DMark Vantage http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dmv=2109601

07-08-08, 03:07 PM	#4
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Re: How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition? Attachment shows what the Precision eVGA software reads vs. the product specs. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

07-08-08, 03:09 PM	#5
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Re: How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition? OK thanks guys! Will try that and post back __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

07-08-08, 03:10 PM	#6
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07-08-08, 03:31 PM	#7
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Re: How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition? OK, after 7-8 minutes of 2560x1600 (windowed) in LotRO with ALL settings absolutely maxed, 4AA 16AF, here is what the Precision software reports. The temperature appears to level off at about 82C under load - is that where it should be? I reckon the ambient temperature in the room is about 22C. Incidentally - I'm getting 32FPS minimum in LotRO at these settings Attached Thumbnails __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

07-08-08, 03:57 PM	#8
pRATTICUS Schnauzerkampfwagen I Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 74	Re: How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition? By manually setting the fan speed to 100%, the load temperature dropped from 82C to 69C. Are there any ramifications to running the fan at 100% full time or should I just let the fan speed be set according to temperature? __________________ Windows 7 Home Premium 64 \| 6Gb OCZ 1600 Mhz \| i7 950 OC to 4.0 Ghz \| 280 GTX SLI \| ASUS P6X58D-E \| Dell 3007WFP \| Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750W PSU "Some say Chuck Norris can divide by zero; while this is true, he would have no need. For Chuck, the zero would divide itself."

07-09-08, 03:15 AM	#11
pingu2 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 229	Re: How do I verify the core/memory frequencies on GTX280 eVGA SSC Edition? a lot of people don't seem to realise that rivatuner can also display all this info in game (in an overlay like fraps).. see https://home.comcast.net/~boogie3/Riva%20guides%202.htm

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