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You have a problem with your Graphics Card memory that is causing issues.

You have a problem with your Graphics Card memory that is causing issues.

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nat_the_newt
Junior Member
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09-10-2026, 05:17 AM
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Hey guys, my graphics card memory is getting way too low while playing games. It used to run at full speed (7000 mhz), but now it drops down to just 400 mhz. After about a minute, it gets back up, but then the problem happens again and again on its own. Some games don't have this issue at all. Any tips or advice would be great? Thanks! My laptop is a Dell G7 running version 7700.
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nat_the_newt
09-10-2026, 05:17 AM #1

Hey guys, my graphics card memory is getting way too low while playing games. It used to run at full speed (7000 mhz), but now it drops down to just 400 mhz. After about a minute, it gets back up, but then the problem happens again and again on its own. Some games don't have this issue at all. Any tips or advice would be great? Thanks! My laptop is a Dell G7 running version 7700.

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Epic_LiverPool
Junior Member
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09-15-2026, 04:16 AM
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You got a 2070 super chip that isn't exactly like a video card because they are different things for regular PCs. It's likely a heat problem with either the CPU or the GPU. MSI afterburner won't fix it. I would try putting on a cooling pad and make sure the battery plug is connected. That works! Here is how to fix overheating on your Dell G7: tips from an owner of this laptop, including benchmarks for a cooling pad and advice on applying new thermal paste. Check out www.joshualowcock.com
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Epic_LiverPool
09-15-2026, 04:16 AM #2

You got a 2070 super chip that isn't exactly like a video card because they are different things for regular PCs. It's likely a heat problem with either the CPU or the GPU. MSI afterburner won't fix it. I would try putting on a cooling pad and make sure the battery plug is connected. That works! Here is how to fix overheating on your Dell G7: tips from an owner of this laptop, including benchmarks for a cooling pad and advice on applying new thermal paste. Check out www.joshualowcock.com

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xSemmyx
Junior Member
6
09-16-2026, 06:03 PM
#3
That sounds wrong because this card was meant to run slower with less RAM. You should try turning off the extra settings in MSI Afterburner so everything runs at its normal speed and watch what happens.
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xSemmyx
09-16-2026, 06:03 PM #3

That sounds wrong because this card was meant to run slower with less RAM. You should try turning off the extra settings in MSI Afterburner so everything runs at its normal speed and watch what happens.

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hunthorsegirl
Member
182
09-16-2026, 10:53 PM
#4
Hey slashr! I got an NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER with 8GB of GDDR6 RAM, not a 1660 Ti. What frequency should I put in the settings? Also, my Alienware console talks to my GPU's memory directly, so will MSI Afterburner let me change how fast that memory runs?
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hunthorsegirl
09-16-2026, 10:53 PM #4

Hey slashr! I got an NVIDIA RTX 2070 SUPER with 8GB of GDDR6 RAM, not a 1660 Ti. What frequency should I put in the settings? Also, my Alienware console talks to my GPU's memory directly, so will MSI Afterburner let me change how fast that memory runs?

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Flashplayer551
Member
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09-17-2026, 05:29 AM
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You have a 2070 super chip that is actually different from a regular video card, so they are not just the same thing. It might be a heat problem with either the processor or the graphics card. MSI afterburner won't fix this. I would try putting on a cooling pad and make sure the battery plug is connected. It works! Here is how to fix overheating for your Dell G7, along with tips from an owner who bought one of these laptops. This guide includes cool-up benchmarks and shows you where to put new thermal paste. Check out www.joshualowcock.com
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Flashplayer551
09-17-2026, 05:29 AM #5

You have a 2070 super chip that is actually different from a regular video card, so they are not just the same thing. It might be a heat problem with either the processor or the graphics card. MSI afterburner won't fix this. I would try putting on a cooling pad and make sure the battery plug is connected. It works! Here is how to fix overheating for your Dell G7, along with tips from an owner who bought one of these laptops. This guide includes cool-up benchmarks and shows you where to put new thermal paste. Check out www.joshualowcock.com