What triggers 3D mode on GPU ?

[r0k0]

Ever since I've reformatted my computer, every drivers I've used from 12.1 to 13.6.. GPU load is at 75-76% at all times !!

I don't know how to resolve this...

Thanks everyone

[bliz]

I think that the drivers detect a load and then,they turn up the frequency,do you have any background 3d apps or something GPU heavy?

I also know that when i start a game,the gpu core frequency turns itself up before the game actually starts,may be some code that tells the gpu to turn up but i'm not sure...


About your "load" it depends on the core clock,if the core clock is very low, you can have massive load with just a HD video... or windows aero

Wait,i know aero creates some bugs with GPU's,try to disable it?

[KaptCrunch]

aero enabled ?

[r0k0]

where do I go to see if aero is enable ?

[KaptCrunch]

just right-click on the desktop and choose Personalize. Click the “Window Color and Appearance”

then select basic desktop theme

[r0k0]

rebooted and on basic them... nothing.. still at 75%

[KaptCrunch]

check task manager whats running (Alt-Ctrl-Del)

[r0k0]

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[rjbarker]

Cannot speak for AMD......but I have periodically in the past (only a few occasions) where my nv GPU's would not downclock when in 2D mode, generally a clean install of Driver would cure this.

If you're running multi monitors that is your culprit.

Aero mode shouldnt trigger 3D mode on your GPU's nor should any background program, you should never have to "dig" through your system to find out why your GPU's are stuck at 3D mode.....try a clean install of Driver.

[r0k0]

i've done it and tried drivers from 12.1 to 13.6... lol