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    Downclock / power throttle

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by Ashiun, Nov 25, 2011.

  1. Ashiun

    Ashiun Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a MSI GT627-216US and when I overclock the GPU within reasonable values it still downclocks my GPU and throttles it. what's the reason of this? My GPU temperatures are still 70degrees under load, and I know the computer can handle temperatures higher than that. Why is it throttling at decent temperatures? I've heard the term power throttling, does this apply to my case? How do I fix this?
     
    Ashiun, Nov 25, 2011
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    EDIT: After some research it seems like my power supply is not enough. I am currently using 120W, do you guys think I can just buy a 150W power supply, and will my laptop be able to pull all the extra power?
     
    Ashiun, Nov 26, 2011
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    EDIT again, it seems like undervolting my GPU helped. I undervolted and am now pushing even higher clocks.
     
    Ashiun, Nov 27, 2011
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    I'm using a 120W adapter with my config so thats not the problem, I think.
     
    Kirrr, Nov 27, 2011
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    The 120W A/C is correct for your model. If you overclock your GPU it is not going to stay at that overclock speed unless there is a load. If there is no load it will downclock which is normal.
     
    [email protected], Nov 29, 2011
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