Random GPU clock spikes?

gear999

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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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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

gear999

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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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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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gear999

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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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Had the same issue. It seems to re occur every time i update my NVIDIA display drivers using the NVIDIA app. For me solving it was fairly easy. I dont use the NVIDIA app anymore. However a key step is Display Driver Uninstaller from guru3d. First DL you new drivers directly from NVIDIA website. Then run DDU, restart, install new drivers, restart. Fixed.