No list of programs shows my GPU temperature (HD radeon 4200)
No list of programs shows my GPU temperature (HD radeon 4200)
Yes I know the card sucks.
I'm not really a gamer, but I have found one game that I enjoy recently and it runs pretty well, but since it's a competitive game I'd like to overclock it a bit to get it to run smoothly.
Problem is no program will list my GPU temperature so that I can stress test it. AMD overdrive doesn't. Afterburn doesn't. Spaccy doesn't & HWmonitor doesn't.
My drivers on the card aren't the lastest because whenever I tried to update them, then try to overclock it crashes my computer. Do I need the latest drivers to read GPU temp? Because if so... it's kind of catch 22. Don't really need temp read outs if I can't overclock
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Here is a picture of my HWmonitor read out for some kind of reference I guess
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To check chipset temperatures, use the appropriate software for your system. Once you identify the temperatures, determine which one corresponds to the GPU by reviewing the device list or manufacturer specifications.
GimmeSammich :
How do I check chipset temperatures, and once there how do I recognize which is the GPU?
You may not be able to monitor chipset temp because not all motherboards supports that feature . For overclocking the IGP you may look into the BIOS if there's any option which allows that. It cant be overclocked by using software's...........
On numerous boards there is a motherboard temperature chipset. When playing a game and then checking the results, observe the maximum temperature reached—it will record the highest value for you. This can provide a useful reference.
You might not be able to track chipset temperature since not all motherboards offer this capability. For overclocking the IGP, you could check the BIOS for any available options. It seems software-based overclocking isn't possible... Hmm, I tried AMD Overdrive and managed to boost it from 500/400 to around 650/600. My original score in 3D Vantage was 250, but after using AMD OD it reached about 325. I'm using an HP system, so BIOS overclocking probably isn't an option either. AMD OD also doesn't allow CPU overclocking. 😞
on several boards there is a hwmon component called a motherboard temperature chipset. When you play a game and then check the results, it shows how much the motherboard temperature increased (it will store the maximum value). That should help you understand. I'll try it, thanks!
GimmeSammich :
I'm running an HP ( I know ) so I don't think Bios overclocking is an option. AMD OD won't let me overclock the CPU either
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Yup, Not going to see OC options in the bios for an HP system
If the system has a PCI-E slot(most do), you can get a dedicated video card in the future(just nothing over what the current power supply can handle).