Kboost wont activate

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

When I click on KBOOST in Precision X 16, it does not light up like it does when i click on OVERVOLTAGE. Please help.

SkyMembrane · Jan 21, 2016

If you don't mind me asking, why do you want to activate it? The feature is used to force the card to run at its max speed in programs that would normally not run it with turbo clock or not detect the OC, for example. Unless you're doing benchmarks and you notice the card not running at it's full potential, then you don't need it.

To answer your question, there are certain programs that have to be closed for you to active Kboost. I believe Precision X tells you what to close, but I'm not sure.

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

SkyMembrane :

I would like to turn it on so that i can get better GPU usage because for some reason, my GPU usage, doesnt go over 70% on BF4, and unless you can help me, I dont know of anything else i can do.

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

SkyMembrane :

I would like to turn it on so that i can get better GPU usage because for some reason, my GPU usage, doesnt go over 70% on BF4, and unless you can help me, I dont know of anything else i can do.

Gam3r01 · Jan 21, 2016

Full specs?
Kboost has nothing to do with the usage on the card, only clock speeds.

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

Gam3r01 :

My Specs:
GPU: EVGA GTX 970 SSC
CPU: Intel Core i5-4690k 3.50GHz
8.00 GB RAM
Motherboard: MSI Z97 Gaming 5

Gam3r01 · Jan 21, 2016

What is your CPU at, what frames are you getting, and is Vsync on?

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

3.50 GHz I dont plan on overclocking

On BF4 on ulra everything, im getting around 20-45 frames in a firefight.

It is off

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

Gam3r01 :

3.50 GHz I dont plan on overclocking

On BF4 on ulra everything, im getting around 20-45 frames in a firefight.

It is off

Gam3r01 · Jan 21, 2016

I should have specified I mean CPU usage, not speeds. (I also forgot resolution?)
What are the graphics cards speeds when in game?

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

Gam3r01 :

Didnt mean to choose best solution.....

I get 80-90% during game play. Also, I'm not sure what speeds I get on my GPU.

(Before I got a new powersupply, i got a max 40% usage but since i got the new one i got up to 70)

Gam3r01 · Jan 21, 2016

So the processor is working properly, thats not an issue.
What resolution are you playing on?
Check MSI afterburner, as it has a graph, for in game speeds.
What PSU did you change to?

(I unselected myself as this issue is not fixed)

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

Gam3r01 :

New Powersupply: EVGA 220-G2-0850-XR 80 PLUS GOLD 850 W

And, I will check afterburner in game real quick.

(p.s sorry for my rudeness as I have been having problems for so long. I had a gtx 960 and had the same problem now i have this card with the same problem, I have been doing troubleshooting type things for the last couple weeks and I am extremely frustrated. I am fairly new to the PC world.

Gam3r01 · Jan 21, 2016

Its all good, these things can be frustrating for everyone (even us). (Im just running down the list of things that could be wrong)
PSU is good to go.

SkyMembrane · Jan 21, 2016

From what you wrote, it sounds like something is Bottlenecking your system. Normally the i5-4690k shouldn't bottleneck, unless it's throttling due to heat problems. Have you tried monitoring the temps of your CPU while playing? Also, how much RAM does your system have?

JosephSprott · Jan 21, 2016

Gam3r01 :

I hope you mean core clock... I'm a noob at this.

If thats what you meant it was at 1405 MHz the entire time

JosephSprott · Jan 22, 2016

SkyMembrane :

8 GB
And no, should I test my temps?

JosephSprott · Jan 22, 2016

SkyMembrane :

Just tested my temps.... All 4 CPUs were at 97-100 degrees Celsius. I guess thats my problem huh?

SkyMembrane · Jan 22, 2016

You're currently burning your CPU alive. Just sayin. Honestly, that's 100% your probem. 98 degrees celsius is enough for your CPU's silicon to start melting, according to Intel... you either have something defective, or your cooler isn't working. I have an I5-4690k running at 4.6Ghz (30% Overclock) and at idle it stays between 25 and 30 degrees Celsius...

JosephSprott · Jan 22, 2016

SkyMembrane :

What cooling system do you have?

cst1992 · Jan 22, 2016

JosephSprott :

That's definitely a problem. You should shut down the PC and check the CPU cooler. Is this a PC you have put together yourself?

SkyMembrane · Jan 22, 2016

H80i GT, not the best, but I have another advantage. Your room temperature affects the CPU a lot, since it can't run colder than the room it is in. I live in Canada and my computer is in the same room I sleep in. It's the only room in my house that I don't use heaters in, even now during winter. The temperature in my room is probably between 17 and 21 Celsius at the moment.

cst1992 · Jan 22, 2016

SkyMembrane :

That isn't a fair comparison if the OP has the stock cooler.

SkyMembrane · Jan 22, 2016

cst1992 :

Very true, I'm also a person who can't sleep in any room where the temperature is too high, so my ambient air temperature is probably colder than most. However, I wanted to bring this fact so that he could realize that buying a third-party cooler for his processor was probably his best option.

JosephSprott · Jan 22, 2016

SkyMembrane :

There is a heater in my room... I think I should get a new cooler, and turn my heater down. Do you recommend the one you have or...? I really dont want to spend a whole lot.

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