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2016/09/26 12:06:10 (permalink)
i dont liek the fact that the gpu has this dynamic core clock were some times its 1342 than when it gets to certain temp it drops to like 1329. Than on games like starcraft its like 1100. I dont like this i just want when my gpu is running the core clock runs at its maxium potential. How do i do this ? 
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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/26 12:52:41 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby sydneyblue 2016/09/26 13:27:21
Turn on K boost in PrecisionX, or set a more aggressive fan profile in PrecisionX (or Afterburner) with "prefer maximum performance" set in the Nvidia Control Panel.

Btw, games like Starcraft 2 don't require much computational power, and the GPU know it and so downclocks to create less heat.

Also, if you don't like the 900 series' GPU Boost 2.0, never get a 10 series card (they have GPU boost 3.0) because they are VERY aggressive with lowering clock speeds at different temperature thresholds.
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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/26 13:38:14 (permalink)
K-Boost will lock the core clock at it's maximum boost clock speed resulting in higher temperature and increased power consumption and generally isn't recommended unless it helps with benchmarking/game performance issues, but it won't hurt anything..It's much more preferable to create a more aggressive custom fan profile using PrecisionX or MSI Afterburner and/or set the Power management mode in the NVIDIA Control Panel to Prefer maximum performance like Arestavo said.
 
The Prefer maximum performance setting will not allow the core clock to drop below it's base clock speed, but yet still allows for full boost clock speed when needed..You can set Prefer maximum performance either globally in the Global Settings tab in Manage 3D settings which affects all games/3D apps, or on a per-game basis in the Program Settings tab which will affect only the selected game..If your game isn't listed in the Program Settings tab, you can add it by browsing to the game's executable.

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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/26 13:45:50 (permalink)
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K-Boost will lock the core clock at it's maximum boost clock speed resulting in higher temperature and increased power consumption and generally isn't recommended unless it helps with benchmarking/game performance issues, but it won't hurt anything..It's much more preferable to create a more aggressive custom fan profile using PrecisionX or MSI Afterburner and/or set the Power management mode in the NVIDIA Control Panel to Prefer maximum performance like Arestavo said.
 
The Prefer maximum performance setting will not allow the core clock to drop below it's base clock speed, but yet still allows for full boost clock speed when needed..You can set Prefer maximum performance either globally in the Global Settings tab in Manage 3D settings which affects all games/3D apps, or on a per-game basis in the Program Settings tab which will affect only the selected game..If your game isn't listed in the Program Settings tab, you can add it by browsing to the game's executable.


I dont know if you have seen the new driver updates were it used to be adaptive as default. Now they have it with this new optimal setting as a global default. I wish i could get games like starscraft 2 to get a full boost up to 1342 or even 1329 which were it normally sits at. Starcraft 2 would benifit from having higher clocks which i dont understand why this new gpu boost does this. I always use a fan profile running at 75% because thats how i like it. 
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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/26 14:03:51 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby sydneyblue 2016/09/26 14:31:33
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I dont know if you have seen the new driver updates were it used to be adaptive as default. Now they have it with this new optimal setting as a global default. I wish i could get games like starscraft 2 to get a full boost up to 1342 or even 1329 which were it normally sits at. Starcraft 2 would benifit from having higher clocks which i dont understand why this new gpu boost does this. I always use a fan profile running at 75% because thats how i like it. 

 
Yes, I have, probably within the first 12 hours or so as usual..The Optimal power setting has been around for a little while now..You can learn about GPU Boost 2.0 operation by searching..Long story short = If you want full boost clock speed and it helps, enable K-Boost in PrecisionX.

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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/26 14:15:55 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby sydneyblue 2016/09/26 14:31:36
Find out how much your average max temp during gaming is as well as how far your card down clocks from it's fastest boost speed. Then overclock it to compensate for the drop, or keep it as cool as possible with fans 100% on max. I know I really hate this feature of the Pascal series. My 1070 ftw starts to down clock at 50C... it's pretty obvious a large percentage of people who use there cards cannot keep their card lower than 50C to prevent down clocking. With Pascal if you want it to stay at it's max and rarely drop you will have to have the card water cooled or have an extremely low ambient room temperature.
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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/26 20:40:51 (permalink)
Flashing a custom vbios onto your card that has boost disabled is another option.
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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/27 05:11:36 (permalink)
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Flashing a custom vbios onto your card that has boost disabled is another option.


how do i learn how do do that ?
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Re: Clock core question 2016/09/27 09:34:50 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby sydneyblue 2016/09/27 09:54:54
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Flashing a custom vbios onto your card that has boost disabled is another option.


how do i learn how do do that ?


http://forums.evga.com/GTX-980-TI-BIOSVOLTAGE-HACK-m2360712.aspx#2360879
 
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http://www.overclock.net/...ble-clocks-for-maxwell
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