GPU Will not exit idle state (135-270mhz)

Apr 16, 2018
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I recently bought a used EVGA GTX 960 which, to my knowledge, had never been overclocked. When I monitor the GPU using GPU-z or EVGA Precision XOC, I see the same story, the card will remain at 135 mhz even if the load on the GPU is at 100%. I can trick the card into clocking all the way up (1300mhz) by using the k-boost function in precision XOC, but as soon as I open any program that is graphics intensive, the gpu goes back down to 202 mhz. I have tried updating the drivers, updating the power plan in both windows and Invidia control panel, as well as using the second PCI-e slot on my motherboard, nothing seems to be helping and I'm getting slightly weary of playing Rocket League at 12 fps. Thanks for any help in advance.

PC Spec:

Processor: I3 8350k
Mobo: Gigabyte Z370P-D3
GPU: EVGA GTX 960 4gb
RAM: 16GB DDR4
Monitor: Samsung 28" 4k
PSU: Thermaltake TR2 600W
Storage: 2TB HDD
 
Solution
Temps?

For a clean install of your GPU drivers follow this,
First of all you need to TOTALLY remove all the old drivers. Use this link.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/
Note:
Select the respective company(i.e Nvidia or AMD) drivers to be uninstalled.
Use clean and restart option.
And then install the new drivers after rebooting.

Temps?

For a clean install of your GPU drivers follow this,
First of all you need to TOTALLY remove all the old drivers. Use this link.
http://www.wagnardmobile.com/DDU/
Note:
Select the respective company(i.e Nvidia or AMD) drivers to be uninstalled.
Use clean and restart option.
And then install the new drivers after rebooting.

 
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