Discussing GPU energy consumption
Discussing GPU energy consumption
Hi everyone - this is my first time exploring the OC world, and I have a query about GPU power consumption. I own an Asus Strix GTX 1080 paired with EVGA Precision X for my overclocking setup. After achieving a stable configuration with a 200mhz offset, power target at 120%, and temperature set to 92°C, the voltage bar is at 100%. During full load testing in Valley, the power draw varies between 110-118% before reaching the maximum limit. The voltage stays within bounds, but the temperature remains steady around 77°C with the fan running at 63% speed. After a night of Valley and a 9-hour Furmark session, the clock stabilizes at 2088mhz, and the power usage is around 100%, sometimes reaching up to 105%. When I switch back to default settings in EVGA Precision and leave it alone, the GPU still draws near 100% during full load, occasionally hitting 105% before the limit. It seems normal for the card to approach the power cap before OC begins. With the 6+8 pin power cables, I suspect it wouldn’t have exceeded 100% when not overclocked. Any insights?
The rest of my rig includes:
- MSI Z170A Gaming pro carbon
- i7 6700k at 4.5GHz
- 16GB HyperX Fury DDR4 2400mhz
- Corsair CX750M 750W PSU
- Samsung PM951 SSD 512GB PCIe
I'm not sure if it's the thing but I think it might be the power management mode in the Nvidia control panel or Shadowplay. Try this:
1) Go to Nvidia Control Panel
2) Manage 3D settings
3) Set Power management mode to Optimal Power
If that doesn't work, try turning off Shadowplay.
I'm not sure if it's the correct thing, but I think it might be related to the power management mode in the Nvidia control panel or Shadowplay.
Try this:
1) Go to Nvidia Control Panel
2) Manage 3D settings
3) Set Power management mode to Optimal Power
If that doesn't work, try turning off Shadowplay.
Thank you for your reply. Changing my settings to Optimal power didn't help; the GPU still uses between +/- 100% power on stock settings when under heavy load. When I attempt to disable the Shadowplay feature in EVGA Precision, I get an error saying "GeForce Experience encountered an error and must close."
Consider reinstalling your graphics card drivers. They appear to be defective, which may have caused the GeForce Experience crash.
ElectronGuyzz:
Consider reinstalling your Graphics Card drivers. They appear to be faulty, which caused the Geforce Experience to crash. However, Geforce Experience functions normally otherwise. The issue arises specifically when attempting to disable Shadowplay in EVGA Precision. I've tried reinstalling the drivers without success, but my OC remains stable. I'm accepting the unusual power consumption at standard speeds.