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New GPU - low fps with low gpu/cpu usage!

OK, so an update if any of you still care - I wouldn't blame you if you don't, I know I'm completely fed up with this!!!!

It's NOT the psu! I managed to bring it back to life with a bios reset, big relief! So I bought another psu, Corsair CX 750M, I know some of you said that they aren't the best, but it was all that was in stock at the local Maplin that I could afford. Anyway, no change, the cpu still being throttled with the gpu in!

I suppose it narrows it down to being a bios setting, or more likely, something to do with the motherboard itself?
 
rtalling said:
OK, so an update if any of you still care - I wouldn't blame you if you don't, I know I'm completely fed up with this!!!!

It's NOT the psu! I managed to bring it back to life with a bios reset, big relief! So I bought another psu, Corsair CX 750M, I know some of you said that they aren't the best, but it was all that was in stock at the local Maplin that I could afford. Anyway, no change, the cpu still being throttled with the gpu in!

I suppose it narrows it down to being a bios setting, or more likely, something to do with the motherboard itself?
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The Corsair CXM(white label ones) are solid PSUs,so that is why I suggested the 450W one!! :p

OK,did you search for Hyper V and find the following box??

XMbQmi3.jpg


If it comes up,you should untick Hyper V.

The fact you have no power settings when you looked last time is not normal.
 
CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
The Corsair CXM(white label ones) are solid PSUs,so that is why I suggested the 450W one!! :p

OK,did you search for Hyper V and find the following box??

XMbQmi3.jpg


If it comes up,you should untick Hyper V.

The fact you have no power settings when you looked last time is not normal.
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You're still there! Thanks so much! :) I was quite close to giving up.

OK, so I've found that list. The first two are there, but the next two are missing:
Active directory lightweight etc etc
Hyper-V
 
rtalling said:
You're still there! Thanks so much! :) I was quite close to giving up.

OK, so I've found that list. The first two are there, but the next two are missing:
Active directory lightweight etc etc
Hyper-V
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Thats weird - I have VT-D disabled and that option is there in the window.

OK,there is something not right in the BIOS then.

Was this issue present only on the latest BIOS version or the previous one??
 
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I'm not sure, I think I had updated to the new bios before we were looking at it?
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Anyway thought of dropping Gigabyte CS a line and seeing what they might say?? The PSU and GPU are not the issue for sure now.

Try switching off EIST and C1E in the BIOS.

Is there also a thermal limit tab in the BIOS?? Make sure its not set at under 65W(or set it to 65W manually if you can).
 
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I couldn't find a phone number for gigabyte - so i have raised a support ticket.

Switched off EIST and C1E

Package Power Limit1 -TDP (Watts) Auto 51
Package Power Limit2 (Watts) Auto 51

Core Current Limit(Amps) Auto 120
 
CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
Anyway thought of dropping Gigabyte CS a line and seeing what they might say?? The PSU and GPU are not the issue for sure now.

Try switching off EIST and C1E in the BIOS.

Is there also a thermal limit tab in the BIOS?? Make sure its not set at under 65W(or set it to 65W manually if you can).
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I couldn't find a phone number for gigabyte - so i have raised a support ticket.

Switched off EIST and C1E

Package Power Limit1 -TDP (Watts) Auto 51
Package Power Limit2 (Watts) Auto 51

Core Current Limit(Amps) Auto 120
 
I have found a setting in bios where I could increase the CPU Vcore. At the moment it is 0.830v - when the gpu was not in it was 1.128. Is it a good idea to change this?
 
rtalling said:
I couldn't find a phone number for gigabyte - so i have raised a support ticket.

Switched off EIST and C1E

Package Power Limit1 -TDP (Watts) Auto 51
Package Power Limit2 (Watts) Auto 51

Core Current Limit(Amps) Auto 120
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OK,try manually setting it to 51W - that is what it says in the Intel spec sheet for the TDP.

After saving that,now boot into windows. See what happens.
 
rtalling said:
I have found a setting in bios where I could increase the CPU Vcore. At the moment it is 0.830v - when the gpu was not in it was 1.128. Is it a good idea to change this?
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This is because the motherboard is keeping the CPU at idle for some reason and those are the voltages for the CPU at idle.
 
rtalling said:
No Change
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Ok,maybe you need to try Throttlestop:

https://linustechtips.com/main/topic/531278-skylake-system-stuck-at-800mhz/

BD PROCHOT stands for bi-directional processor hot. This allows other sensors on your motherboard to signal the CPU which forces the CPU to use the minimum multiplier (8). The CPU behaves exactly the same as if it was thermal throttling but in this case, the CPU temperature is fine. On some motherboards, it can be either a temperature switch from the voltage regulator or a power consumption switch. On your motherboard, it is very likely that the Slow Mode switch intended for LN2 users is failing. The only fix is a new board. This problem has nothing to do with Windows.



ThrottleStop is the only free software available that lets a user disable the BD PROCHOT signal path. When you uncheck BD PROCHOT, that blocks signals from the defective switch getting to your CPU. A simple fix and after you disable BD PROCHOT, you should be able to exit ThrottleStop and the BD PROCHOT signal path will remain disabled. ThrottleStop also has an option that you can add to the INI configuration file.



ExitTime=5



This option tells ThrottleStop to exit 5 seconds after it starts. ThrottleStop will start up, fix the problem and then quietly exit.



Why is ThrottleStop "not ideal"? Use the Task Scheduler to add it to the Windows start up sequence and you will not have to worry about this issue. If you use stand by mode, you might have to run ThrottleStop again after you resume. When properly setup, it is a very efficient program so some users prefer to leave it running, minimized to the system tray.



The i5-6500 is a locked CPU. It can only use the highest multiplier when a single core is active and you also need to have at least the C3 C State enabled in the bios. If the bios is not setting your CPU up correctly, using ThrottleStop might be helpful to fix that problem too.
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rtalling said:
WOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! Where's the emoji for a big fat sloppy kiss! Totally fixed it! I tested it with Far Cry 3 Silky smooth 60fps at 1080p Ultra Settings.

Thanks so much for all your help! You're a hero!!!! :)
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Yay! Glad you sorted it! After reading that thread maybe try turning off the thermal monitor? Only if you trust that nothing will overheat. That might be easier than using throttlestop
 
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