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GPU utilization decreases significantly in 3D mode, reaching maximum capacity.

GPU utilization decreases significantly in 3D mode, reaching maximum capacity.

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bare_pawz
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08-25-2016, 01:29 PM
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Hello, I own a GTX 1660 graphics card that I purchased about two years ago. It’s primarily used on my desktop for general tasks, with only the 3D functions running at full capacity most of the time. Occasionally, when launching games like OW or Rocket League, the system crashes and the GPU usage drops to zero for a brief moment. Temperatures on both the CPU and GPU remain normal, and I have the most recent drivers installed. My system specs are: i5-9400F processor, 16GB RAM, GTX 1660 graphics card.
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bare_pawz
08-25-2016, 01:29 PM #1

Hello, I own a GTX 1660 graphics card that I purchased about two years ago. It’s primarily used on my desktop for general tasks, with only the 3D functions running at full capacity most of the time. Occasionally, when launching games like OW or Rocket League, the system crashes and the GPU usage drops to zero for a brief moment. Temperatures on both the CPU and GPU remain normal, and I have the most recent drivers installed. My system specs are: i5-9400F processor, 16GB RAM, GTX 1660 graphics card.

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08-25-2016, 03:10 PM
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Additionally, I attempted to use a power washer on the computer, but it didn’t resolve the issue. The screenshot showed only Discord, Google Chrome, and Task Manager open. Edited November 3, 2022 by feyodx
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08-25-2016, 03:10 PM #2

Additionally, I attempted to use a power washer on the computer, but it didn’t resolve the issue. The screenshot showed only Discord, Google Chrome, and Task Manager open. Edited November 3, 2022 by feyodx

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08-25-2016, 05:01 PM
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You're asking about what power washing involves, and also referencing a process to check for malware using Malwarebytes. It sounds like you're trying to understand both cleaning tools and security scans.
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08-25-2016, 05:01 PM #3

You're asking about what power washing involves, and also referencing a process to check for malware using Malwarebytes. It sounds like you're trying to understand both cleaning tools and security scans.

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08-30-2016, 08:01 PM
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I attempted to structure the PC, but it seems I only affected the main SSD and missed the HDD data.
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ChampMan
08-30-2016, 08:01 PM #4

I attempted to structure the PC, but it seems I only affected the main SSD and missed the HDD data.

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09-02-2016, 09:23 PM
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It seems your data drive might be the source, but I’d still run a Malwarebytes scan just in case. This tool is reliable. If you reformatted and reinstalled Windows, it could point to a driver or hardware problem. Always install GPU drivers manually and any other system components, avoiding the default ones Windows provides. If everything is current and scans come back clean, your GPU might be faulty.
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09-02-2016, 09:23 PM #5

It seems your data drive might be the source, but I’d still run a Malwarebytes scan just in case. This tool is reliable. If you reformatted and reinstalled Windows, it could point to a driver or hardware problem. Always install GPU drivers manually and any other system components, avoiding the default ones Windows provides. If everything is current and scans come back clean, your GPU might be faulty.

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09-02-2016, 09:55 PM
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Following the previous advice, I would perform a malware scan to check for any crypto mining viruses. Additionally, I’d use another tool such as MSI Afterburner to verify that Task Manager isn’t behaving unusually.
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09-02-2016, 09:55 PM #6

Following the previous advice, I would perform a malware scan to check for any crypto mining viruses. Additionally, I’d use another tool such as MSI Afterburner to verify that Task Manager isn’t behaving unusually.

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09-03-2016, 07:10 AM
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I tried to figure out if my GPU had been factory overclocked, so I did that and then adjusted the settings in MSI Afterburner to undo the change. It turned out my computer had been running at a higher speed for three years, but changing the OS didn’t help. Using GPU-Z revealed the GPU was running at 45MHz overclock.
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09-03-2016, 07:10 AM #7

I tried to figure out if my GPU had been factory overclocked, so I did that and then adjusted the settings in MSI Afterburner to undo the change. It turned out my computer had been running at a higher speed for three years, but changing the OS didn’t help. Using GPU-Z revealed the GPU was running at 45MHz overclock.

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