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    Have I gimped my graphics card?

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by MiSJAH, Jan 7, 2016.

  1. MiSJAH

    MiSJAH Notebook Deity

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    Hi All,

    After few days pushing my card to see what I could get on 3dmark firestrike my card seems now to be under performing.

    Best run a few days ago - [​IMG]

    and now with similar (a touch lower) clocks - [​IMG]

    Any idea what gives?

    Thanks.
     
    MiSJAH, Jan 7, 2016
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  2. Kevin@GenTechPC

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    I think it's reasonable because of the differences in frequency settings.
    What if you set them back to the first screenshot?
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jan 7, 2016
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    Typically, trying to run 3dmark now, and it says it's already running. Closed all in task manager and still the same issue.

    However, would an extra 35MHz on core and 21MHz on memory and an extra 12.5 mV make up for a 2800 points difference in the score?

    Oh and thanks for the reply Kevin.
     
    MiSJAH, Jan 7, 2016
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  4. MiSJAH

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    So I reset my notebook and tried again.......

    [​IMG]
     
    MiSJAH, Jan 7, 2016
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    iTzZent Notebook Consultant

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    which BIOS you actually uses with the card and where can I get it? :)
     
    iTzZent, Jan 7, 2016
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    Looks like it's good again. :)
     
    Kevin@GenTechPC, Jan 7, 2016
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    It svets unlocked vbios. Go have a chat with him on the msi forums.
     
    MiSJAH, Jan 7, 2016
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