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    Random downclocking of GPU

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Jaguar, Mar 28, 2009.

  1. Jaguar

    Jaguar Notebook Consultant

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    Hey,

    Recently I've been experiencing some random downclocking from my 9500M GS. During gaming the game would freeze for a while then the fps goes down a lot. Now, I know this is the typical symptom of heat downclocking, but this has happened sub-90C too. Just now according to rmclock the highest was 90(just after it hit 90) and it happened, but I've been able to play for a long time at around ~95.

    And, if no-one is able to give me any help for the above, another question:

    I had my G1 replaced recently with a new machine. This one has 1 year warranty (according to the sticker), but as far as I know, my warranty would still be counted from the original purchase date of the G1. Is this true or do I still have an year of warranty ?
    Would like the reapply the thermal paste and make sure the heatsink is properly on.
     
    Jaguar, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. Jaguar

    Jaguar Notebook Consultant

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    Hmmh, it just downclocked at 81C. Weird. Guess gotta try different drivers or something.
     
    Jaguar, Mar 28, 2009
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  3. ryzeki

    ryzeki Super Moderator Super Moderator

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    Sadlhy the downclocking does not necesarily happen due to temperature... I had a 9500M last year and it happened to me only with a couple of games, and only sometimes.

    I installed the latest drivers back then, and the problem was much less persistant, but it never trully went away.
     
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  4. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Use PowerMizer?
     
    sgogeta4, Mar 28, 2009
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  5. Jaguar

    Jaguar Notebook Consultant

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    I've disabled the powermizer on AC, because everytime the gpu switches it causes some really annoying flickering. And as it happens often, I can't stand it.
     
    Jaguar, Mar 29, 2009
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