Gladman Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 I have two Asus Poseidon GTX780's in SLI. The other day I noticed that after flying around in DCS they did not come down in usage and stayed at about 90% usage with the temps staying up. I rebooted. They were good for a few minutes (say 10) and then climbed back up to 90% usage and stayed there. Rebooted again, didn't watch a video, load a game, nothing, same thing. Virus scanned came up with nothing and I gotta say, I've never seen anything like this. Latest drivers are installed. MB is an Asus Maximus Hero VII 16GB Ram Corsair 1000HX PSU Whatcha think is causing this? Dale i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMaster Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 If you are familiar with Linux or making bootable USB sticks / DVD, then get a copy of any suitable Linux, Ubuntu preferred as it allows Nvidia driver to be installed with 1 click. try in Linux and see if it is a OS symptom or HW symptom You can boot into Ubuntu WITHOUT the need to install it. It wont allow you to install a driver ( it actually does but makes no sense as u have to reboot ). If you have a spare drive, put that in, disconnect your Win-drive to not mess with it, INSTALL ubuntu, install NV driver and check again. Method 2: Depending on what kind of Win lic. you have you might be able to install a 2nd copy on a 2nd drive ( like ubuntu ) and see if it persists. Bit Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMaster Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Boot into SAFE MODE in Windows as a first thing and see if that stops it. If yes, you have a screwed OS or DRIVER, if it is still there, do the Ubuntu thing or 2nd Win install to check with full blown OS's. Ubuntu works like a charme with NV, I used to play Wargames European Escalation across all OS and I really like the way Ubuntu boosts performance ( openGL ). It is a good OS to test HW. Bit Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey45 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Disable SLI and try each card and check each card. The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. "Me, the 13th Duke of Wybourne, here on the ED forums at 3 'o' clock in the morning, with my reputation. Are they mad.." https://ko-fi.com/joey45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Dredd Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Bitcoin malware can do this. There was a report the latest Utorrent software had this enabled. I've also seen a process in task manager behind this after installing a game from a friend of a friends as per se. Check task manager when this is occurring. Download malware bytes and run a scan. Viruses are not so much a threat anymore, it's the malware and Trojans to watch out for. Current Flight Rig i7 4960X @ 4.6Ghz ASUS Rampage IV Formula G.SKILL TridentX 2400Mhz 32GB DDR3 Crucial 1TB MX300 SSD MSI Gaming X 1080Ti Samsung 55" JS8000 SUHD 4K Windows 10 x64 TrackIR 5, Warthog HOTAS Saitek Pro Flight Combat Pedals Custom Akers-Barnes, MkI eyeball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlawal2 Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Bitcoin malware can do this. There was a report the latest Utorrent software had this enabled. I've also seen a process in task manager behind this after installing a game from a friend of a friends as per se. Check task manager when this is occurring. Download malware bytes and run a scan. Viruses are not so much a threat anymore, it's the malware and Trojans to watch out for. Beat me to it.. What he said! +1 :thumbup: "Pride is a poor substitute for intelligence." RAMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladman Posted March 16, 2015 Author Share Posted March 16, 2015 Yeah, come to think of it, I did install some software from a friend of a friend the other day. Hmmmmmmmm Dale i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitMaster Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 not good :( Gigabyte Aorus X570S Master - Ryzen 5900X - Gskill 64GB 3200/CL14@3600/CL14 - Asus 1080ti EK-waterblock - 4x Samsung 980Pro 1TB - 1x Samsung 870 Evo 1TB - 1x SanDisc 120GB SSD - Heatkiller IV - MoRa3-360LT@9x120mm Noctua F12 - Corsair AXi-1200 - TiR5-Pro - Warthog Hotas - Saitek Combat Pedals - Asus PG278Q 27" QHD Gsync 144Hz - Corsair K70 RGB Pro - Win11 Pro/Linux - Phanteks Evolv-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Dredd I ran the malware program and schizam, all is good. Thanks eh. Dale i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Dredd Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Good to hear, so it found the cause. What was it :) Feel free to send us a rep point ;) Dredd I ran the malware program and schizam, all is good. Thanks eh. Dale 2 Current Flight Rig i7 4960X @ 4.6Ghz ASUS Rampage IV Formula G.SKILL TridentX 2400Mhz 32GB DDR3 Crucial 1TB MX300 SSD MSI Gaming X 1080Ti Samsung 55" JS8000 SUHD 4K Windows 10 x64 TrackIR 5, Warthog HOTAS Saitek Pro Flight Combat Pedals Custom Akers-Barnes, MkI eyeball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladman Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 lol, rep point added :) I'm at work but I'll send you the list, yeah, the list, when I get home. Dale i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladman Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Dam, that wasn't it. Back to 90% again. i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demon_ Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Maybe reinstall the nvidia drivers (clean install) and used another version. Attache ta tuque avec d'la broche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladman Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Disabled SLI and it immediately dropped to 0 Usage. Switched between cards and it stayed there. i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladman Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Just so anyone interested in my resolution reads this, it was Steam causing the high usage. Not sure why but the problem was gone immediately after ending the Steam process tree. Dale i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Dredd Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Sounds pretty odd mate. Check this http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/627456486751998024/ http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/1/35221584425122691/ Current Flight Rig i7 4960X @ 4.6Ghz ASUS Rampage IV Formula G.SKILL TridentX 2400Mhz 32GB DDR3 Crucial 1TB MX300 SSD MSI Gaming X 1080Ti Samsung 55" JS8000 SUHD 4K Windows 10 x64 TrackIR 5, Warthog HOTAS Saitek Pro Flight Combat Pedals Custom Akers-Barnes, MkI eyeball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gladman Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Hmmm, thats a good read. I deleted steam from my system and have had no problems. (well ok, last night when I was flying with my squadron). I'll double check everything from the forum and make sure its gone. Thanks again Dredd i9 9900K @ 5.1Ghz - ASUS Maximus Hero XI - 32GB 4266 DDR4 RAM - ASUS RTX 2080Ti - 1 TB NVME - NZXT Kraken 62 Watercooling System - Thrustmaster Warthog Hotas (Virpil Base) - MFG Crosswind Pedals - Pimax 5K+ VFA-25 Fist Of The Fleet [sigpic]http://forums.eagle.ru/signaturepics/sigpic99190_2.gif[/sigpic] Virtual Carrier Strike Group 1 | Discord Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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