GPU clock speeds

[Mr_sukebe]

Question for you guys.

 

Just recently, had a number of PC lockups whilst trying to run DCS. Wasn't getting them in any other game or just other activities.

Cleaned out my graphics drivers using DDU and re-installed my Nvidia drivers and also my Oculus software.

 

I experienced the lockups in both VR and non-VR.

 

Tried having a look in MSI afterburner (for info only, I don't overclock my CPU or GPU).

I was rather surprised to see that whilst Zotac set the clock speed for my card at 1540 (ish), that it was running at approx 1950, ie. WAY above what I'd expect.

 

Anyone else getting this?

Is DCS overclocking my GPU?

 

Thoughts?

 

On a temporary basis, I've use Afterburner to lock my GPU speed. Have only had a few mins to test it today, but hasn't locked up so far.

[droopy114]

DCS doesn't overclock your GPU, but Nvidia does it with the GPU Boost technology.

[Mr_sukebe]

Quick update.

Used MSI afterburner to lock the max clock speeds at a more sensible level, and haven't had another lock up yet. So might be worth exploring for others with a similar issue.

[droopy114]

What is your graphic card? If your pc freeze during gaming after a certain amount of time, maybe your card suffer from heat. Check the temp during your gaming session.

[Mr_sukebe]

I have a 1070

[BitMaster]

YOu either have insufficient overall case cooling or a graphics card with a higher boost-clock than it`s cooling is capable of.

 

Also, clean your graphics card from any dust every few month, same with any other fan.

 

Check google if others have the same issue with your GPU model or if yours is rather specific.

[Mr_sukebe]

YOu either have insufficient overall case cooling or a graphics card with a higher boost-clock than it`s cooling is capable of.

 

Also, clean your graphics card from any dust every few month, same with any other fan.

 

Check google if others have the same issue with your GPU model or if yours is rather specific.

 

Please re-read my opening post. I don't deliberately over clock. The issue appears to the desire by my graphics drivers to overclock.

Hopefully this might be useful for others to know.

[BitMaster]

Please re-read my opening post. I don't deliberately over clock. The issue appears to the desire by my graphics drivers to overclock.

Hopefully this might be useful for others to know.

 

I am not referring to any overclocking, I refer to a stock card that "turbos" too high for it's cooling capabilities. This happens more often than some wish.

 

It's also not the driver but the Bios of the card that determines the clock range iirc.

[Demon_]

I see no cards who can run at 1950 Mhz on boost mode. Which is your Zotac model? https://www.zotac.com/us/product/graphics_card/GeForce-GTX-1070/all

[Mr_sukebe]

Mine is a 2 fan, non mini.

Is there an easy way to prevent it over clocking?

I can do it using afterburner, but is there a better way?

 

For info, I did lock it at 1550 yesterday and played a nice extended session of DCS, which does infer that this is the issue

[BitMaster]

There is no way of helping you if you do not name the parts involved :book:

 

 

There is no magic glass we can look in and tell the future :megalol: