GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. - Page 2

ChrisRay · 10-30-08, 02:16 PM

No GT200 specific right now as it as the advanced power functions.

intercede007 · 10-30-08, 06:59 PM

As a resident of the state of Florida, where AC units don't turn off during the summer, I'd like to thank nVidia for doing it's best to reduce the nature of the heat-pump I call a PC

aceflier · 10-30-08, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRay

Your GPU is at full throttle anytime its loaded though. Seriously this should be completely transparent to the end user. If it's not. Please list examples and problem games. If there are problems with it. I need to know the software your using and settings so Nvidia can take a look at it.

Chris

How about the fan if i leave my fan set to auto the darn thing never moves past 30%? NOT acceptable with my overclock

Kowan · 10-31-08, 10:58 AM

I fold 24/7, so anytime my 280s are sitting idle waiting for a WU is good news for me if they are using less power/producing less heat.

winton · 10-31-08, 11:47 AM

My gtx260 stays at 2d speeds when playing Max Payne 2 if I recall correctly. But it plays plenty fast enough so that's not an issue.

**john19055** · 10-31-08, 04:33 PM

I don't mind it as long as it kicks in high gear when I play any of my games.I have not tried maxpayne 2 but I would like for it to be running at full speed even if two-D is plenty fast enough.

Sycario · 11-01-08, 08:06 AM

I run WoW at 8xAA 16xAF and the card downclocks. The framerate drops to around 40 and I get tons of texture flashing. This seems more like a bug to me. If it is a feature I want to be able to disable it. I also had the card downclock while playing FEAR and the framerate dropped into the 20s.

Blacklash · 11-01-08, 06:26 PM

So this feature varies the 3d clocks in 3d games, or only draws distinctions between loaded or unloaded? If it varies the clock while I'm gaming, I hate the idea. If it's a simple loaded/unloaded switch, I like the idea.

EDIT:

I tried 180.43 in AoC of Conan. I was getting 19FPS where I normally get 36-40FPS with 178.24. These need work.

**WeReWoLf** · 11-02-08, 06:27 AM

Not a real fan of throttling now that i've played with it. I'd much rather have an option to disable it.

ChrisRay · 11-03-08, 12:55 PM

Thanks for the feedback. For those having problems. Could you provide screenshot of where your clocks are throttling in the game? Just some examples. I'm giving feedback regarding this directly to Nvidia so please help me help you.

Chris

Blacklash · 11-03-08, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRay

Thanks for the feedback. For those having problems. Could you provide screenshot of where your clocks are throttling in the game? Just some examples. I'm giving feedback regarding this directly to Nvidia so please help me help you.

Chris

I no longer have 180.43 on my computer. Would be it acceptable to SS the areas in Khemi with 178.24? The FPS won't show as jacked however it will give them an idea. When I was getting very low FPS with 180.43 at the Khemi docks and by the traders I pulled 180.43.

ChrisRay · 11-03-08, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blacklash

I no longer have 180.43 on my computer. Would be it acceptable to SS the areas in Khemi with 178.24? The FPS won't show as jacked however it will give them an idea. When I was getting very low FPS with 180.43 at the Khemi docks and by the traders I pulled 180.43.

A screenshot demonstrating the affected spot with the new driver and another with it working with the old would be most helpful.

Chris

10-30-08, 02:16 PM	#13
ChrisRay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tulsa Posts: 5,101	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. No GT200 specific right now as it as the advanced power functions. __________________ \|CPU: Intel I7 Lynnfield @ 3.0 Ghz\|Mobo:Asus P7P55 WS Supercomputer \|Memory:8 Gigs DDR3 1333\|Video:Geforce GTX 295 Quad SLI\|Monitor:Samsung Syncmaster 1680x1080 3D Vision\/Olevia 27 Inch Widescreen HDTV 1920x1080 \|CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition @ 2.5 Ghz\|Mobo:Asus M3n HT Deluxe Nforce 780A\|Memory: 4 gigs DDR2 800\| Video: Geforce GTX 280x2 SLI Nzone SLI Forum Administrator NVIDIA User Group Members receive free software and/or hardware from NVIDIA from time to time to facilitate the evaluation of NVIDIA products. However, the opinions expressed are solely those of the members

10-30-08, 06:59 PM	#14
intercede007 American Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Destin, Florida Posts: 331	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. As a resident of the state of Florida, where AC units don't turn off during the summer, I'd like to thank nVidia for doing it's best to reduce the nature of the heat-pump I call a PC

10-31-08, 10:58 AM	#16
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10-31-08, 11:47 AM	#17
winton Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wouldn't you like to know! Posts: 271	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. My gtx260 stays at 2d speeds when playing Max Payne 2 if I recall correctly. But it plays plenty fast enough so that's not an issue.

10-31-08, 04:33 PM	#18
john19055 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: GREENVILLE,TX Posts: 3,851	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. I don't mind it as long as it kicks in high gear when I play any of my games.I have not tried maxpayne 2 but I would like for it to be running at full speed even if two-D is plenty fast enough. __________________ Intel i7-3820+Corsair H-100+ASROCK X79-Extreme4+16gigs G.Skill PC1600DDR3+2-ASUS DirectCU II GTX-670 in SLI+Crucial 256g-SSD+2- Samsung 1-TB+2-WesternDigtial 640g+LG-12x Blu-Ray Burner+1100w CoolerMaster+Antec-P280 case+50" Plasma PM6700+Logitech Mouse+Keyboard+Pioneer VSX-1020+Polk Audio Speakers

11-01-08, 08:06 AM	#19
Sycario Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 363	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. I run WoW at 8xAA 16xAF and the card downclocks. The framerate drops to around 40 and I get tons of texture flashing. This seems more like a bug to me. If it is a feature I want to be able to disable it. I also had the card downclock while playing FEAR and the framerate dropped into the 20s. __________________ Comp Specs: Intel Q9650 @ 3.95Ghz Asus Rampage Extreme 2x2GB Mushkin DDR3-1600 @ 6-6-6-17 eVGA GTX 280 SSC BFG ES-800 PSU

11-01-08, 06:26 PM	#20
Blacklash 8^9^3 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Old Vizima Posts: 3,679	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. So this feature varies the 3d clocks in 3d games, or only draws distinctions between loaded or unloaded? If it varies the clock while I'm gaming, I hate the idea. If it's a simple loaded/unloaded switch, I like the idea. EDIT: I tried 180.43 in AoC of Conan. I was getting 19FPS where I normally get 36-40FPS with 178.24. These need work. __________________ Intel Core i7 920 @ 3.96GHz (1.36v)\|Mushkin 998681 XP3-12800 (3x2GB) ASUS TUF Sabertooth (X58)\|ASUS GTX 580 DirectCU II (980\|4604)\|ASUS PA246Q WD VelociRaptor 150GB HD (x2)\|Pioneer DVR-2920Q\|LG GH22LS30\|Klipsch PM20 2.0 SilverStone OP1000-E\|SilverStone TJ10-B\|Thermalright U-120 Extreme\|Win 7 HP x64

11-02-08, 06:27 AM	#21
WeReWoLf Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Australia Posts: 5,013	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. Not a real fan of throttling now that i've played with it. I'd much rather have an option to disable it.

11-03-08, 12:55 PM	#22
ChrisRay Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Tulsa Posts: 5,101	Re: GTX 260/280 Clock Throttling While in 3D Apps. An Explanation. Thanks for the feedback. For those having problems. Could you provide screenshot of where your clocks are throttling in the game? Just some examples. I'm giving feedback regarding this directly to Nvidia so please help me help you. Chris __________________ \|CPU: Intel I7 Lynnfield @ 3.0 Ghz\|Mobo:Asus P7P55 WS Supercomputer \|Memory:8 Gigs DDR3 1333\|Video:Geforce GTX 295 Quad SLI\|Monitor:Samsung Syncmaster 1680x1080 3D Vision\/Olevia 27 Inch Widescreen HDTV 1920x1080 \|CPU: AMD Phenom 9600 Black Edition @ 2.5 Ghz\|Mobo:Asus M3n HT Deluxe Nforce 780A\|Memory: 4 gigs DDR2 800\| Video: Geforce GTX 280x2 SLI Nzone SLI Forum Administrator NVIDIA User Group Members receive free software and/or hardware from NVIDIA from time to time to facilitate the evaluation of NVIDIA products. However, the opinions expressed are solely those of the members

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