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Technology (Read Only) => Computers => Topic started by: Hotgreensoldier on December 26, 2011, 11:31:57 PM
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Asus GeForce Gt 440 fermi 1GB
It runs FANTASTIC. I can run Skyrim on high settings with no lag at all, APB with above 50 fps all the time, and everything is just good.
Problem though.
The screen went black for about 10 seconds in APB and returned back to normal. I exited APB and felt the air around my cade (It's enclosed excluding the front) and it was kinda warm.
I'm fearing that it may overheat really quickly and I want to know if any of you guys recommend a CPU temp monitoring program or something like that, and how can I make it so that my computer doesn't burst into flames (Not black-screening ;-;)
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Big Edit
Alright, this is a really stupid plan but I'm willing to try it if you guys think it's alright.
I looked a few things up and I found a list of promising solutions.
http://www.nvlddmkm.com/ (http://www.nvlddmkm.com/)
In here, I found a solution that I think might work.
http://forum.notebookreview.com/gaming-software-graphics-cards/261929-disable-powermizer-tested.html (http://forum.notebookreview.com/gaming-software-graphics-cards/261929-disable-powermizer-tested.html)
Disabling powermizer. Apparently:"He says that whenever he gets this error, he notices that the core clock changes. The reason for this is that the Powermizer feature downclocks your video card so it would save energy. Perhaps changing clocks in the middle of the game might be causing the nvlddmkm error so disabling the Powermizer feature will remove the problem."
However, I am not entirely certain.
My graphics card only requires 300w and it does seem as though it would have something like that, but I can't be entirely certain unless I'm checking those values at the time I get a black-screen.
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Are you sure that your power supply can handle it?
How many watts?
Maybe consider getting a case with better ventilation.
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Are you sure that your power supply can handle it?
How many watts?
Maybe consider getting a case with better ventilation.
I have a 350w power supply.
It requires 300w minimum.
The case seems fine. Shitload of places to release the heat.
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I have a 350w power supply.
It requires 300w minimum.
Maybe one of your display drivers crashed.
Are you sure all your drivers are up to date?
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Maybe one of your display drivers crashed.
Are you sure all your drivers are up to date?
Ummm. Not entirely certain.
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Ummm. Not entirely certain.
I'm no computer expert, But you should check those.
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I'm no computer expert, But you should check those.
Alright, but by any chance do you have a CPU temp monitoring program you recommend?
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Alright, but by any chance do you have a CPU temp monitoring program you recommend?
Speed Fan
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php (http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php)
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Fuck.
More info, my screen was flashing on and off even when I wasn't playing a game. It doesn't seem to happen when I put 800x600 res, only when I go over it.
I seem to still have the graphics driver from the 9200 (old graphics card) installed...Should I uninstall it?
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Download Speccy, It will tell you all your temps. Anything below 70c is safe.
http://www.filehippo.com/download_speccy (http://www.filehippo.com/download_speccy)
I'll send you a link to the drivers too
http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-64bit-285.62-whql-driver.html (http://www.nvidia.com/object/win7-winvista-64bit-285.62-whql-driver.html)
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Yes you should uninstall those drivers
Install the latest ones for your card and OS
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Anything below 70c is safe.
(http://images2.ganjavideo.com/img_thumbs/30804/snoop-dogg-xzibit---bitch-please-uncut.jpg)
I idle at 63
Fucking AMD and their not so good dual monitor handling
without dual monitors idle temps is 37, plug in second monitor and I'm up to 63 - try gaming and it goes to 87
anything under 90*c is safe
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(http://images2.ganjavideo.com/img_thumbs/30804/snoop-dogg-xzibit---bitch-please-uncut.jpg)
I idle at 63
Fucking AMD and their not so good dual monitor handling
without dual monitors idle temps is 37, plug in second monitor and I'm up to 63 - try gaming and it goes to 87
anything under 90*c is safe
Well, those driver updates and that program Toasty sent me worked great. I still get a 3-5 second black screen when I'm playing sometimes (not occasionally, rarely) but at least I know it's not overheating.
My 9200 is 60-70c when not running any games and 40-50c when running games
The Gt 440 is around 30-37c when not running games, and is around 55-60c when running games
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Bump
EDIITZZZ
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You really run 350w on that gfx card? Go onto newegg's power supply calculator. Im 90% sure that that 300w requirement is in addition to whatever you need for your hdd and cpu, which is a lot more than 50 probably.
http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html (http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html)
I plugged in some info for mid range parts with your gfx and got 338w. That is cutting it really fucking close. That shits on you man. As for me, I run 100 - 200w psu higher than I need for security sake.
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You really run 350w on that gfx card? Go onto newegg's power supply calculator. Im 90% sure that that 300w requirement is in addition to whatever you need for your hdd and cpu, which is a lot more than 50 probably.
http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html (http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html)
I plugged in some info for mid range parts with your gfx and got 338w. That is cutting it really fucking close. That shits on you man. As for me, I run 100 - 200w psu higher than I need for security sake.
Well I can't really afford any more. If that's the case I'm going to need to start saving up for make a new computer altogether.
And I tested the core clock changes. My graphics card became more quiet and my game started lagging and I got fps drops. I immediately checked the power and it went considerably lower. Normally, the fan is on kinda loud, but when I get the black screen it sounds like it shuts off, but it just goes slower, almost as though the power is not getting to it.
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You really run 350w on that gfx card? Go onto newegg's power supply calculator. Im 90% sure that that 300w requirement is in addition to whatever you need for your hdd and cpu, which is a lot more than 50 probably.
http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html (http://images10.newegg.com/BizIntell/tool/psucalc/index.html)
I plugged in some info for mid range parts with your gfx and got 338w. That is cutting it really fucking close. That shits on you man. As for me, I run 100 - 200w psu higher than I need for security sake.
lol, oh wow. I have a 500w power supply and it says I need at least 503w
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Hey Hotgreen just a question,
When you installed the graphics card did you.
A. Just proceed and played.
B. Install drivers from the CD included.
C. Downloaded drivers from the internet and installed.
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Hey Hotgreen just a question,
When you installed the graphics card did you.
A. Just proceed and played.
B. Install drivers from the CD included.
C. Downloaded drivers from the internet and installed.
I did B and then C.
Then of course, A