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Random GPU clock spikes?

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  • EVGA
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August 4, 2014 9:16:08 AM

Hello,
I have a EVGA GTX 770 SC GPU that I got a couple of days ago for my new build. Now, when I'm checking temps and usage with GPU-Z and MSI Afterburner, I seem to be getting random spikes up to the GPU's max speed (1163 MHz) while browsing. And while that happens, the GPU usage apparently goes from 1% to 16-22%. Is this normal? My CPU usage seems to be fine. The GPU works as intended while gaming but I don't think browsing Tom's Hardware is GPU intensive enough to cause such spikes in speed.

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August 4, 2014 10:10:59 AM

you have the right drivers installed?
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August 4, 2014 10:17:59 AM

Its strange indeed.
My guess is drivers, because maybe your current drivers seeing web browser as an application and therefor boosting the GPU,

Try updating drivers.
http://www.geforce.com/drivers
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August 4, 2014 10:18:17 AM

perez jens said:
you have the right drivers installed?


Currently, I have to use the drivers that came with the CD, which is 334.89.
I might try the 337 drivers though. Also, it's not at a constant 1163 MHz, it goes up to that for a second or two then goes back to normal.
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August 4, 2014 10:24:08 AM

gear999 said:
perez jens said:
you have the right drivers installed?


Currently, I have to use the drivers that came with the CD, which is 334.89.
I might try the 337 drivers though. Also, it's not at a constant 1163 MHz, it goes up to that for a second or two then goes back to normal.


As i said go here http://www.geforce.com/drivers and download drivers.
Current drivers probably mistaken your web browser for a game therefor boosting the GPU
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August 4, 2014 10:29:40 AM

Dawis67_AE said:
gear999 said:
perez jens said:
you have the right drivers installed?


Currently, I have to use the drivers that came with the CD, which is 334.89.
I might try the 337 drivers though. Also, it's not at a constant 1163 MHz, it goes up to that for a second or two then goes back to normal.


As i said go here http://www.geforce.com/drivers and download drivers.
Current drivers probably mistaken your web browser for a game therefor boosting the GPU


Well, it seems to be ok right now, I just checked GPU-Z and it shows 135 MHz now. If it happens again, I will update drivers.
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