gpu REAL clock speed

cwwilson721 · 05-02-2009, 09:53 PM

How do I check this?

I'm running a NV6200, which, according to nvclock, is OC'd to 400/600.

But, according to 'NVIDIA X server settings' in KDE, it is showing as the standard speed, 350/500

Is there a way to 'see' what the gpu is doing at the moment? (Like cat /proc/cpuinfo ,except for the videocard)

mlangdn · 05-03-2009, 02:24 AM

If you are running KDE, check in K > System > Nvidia X Server Settings. My GPU info is in there.

cwwilson721 · 05-03-2009, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlangdn

If you are running KDE, check in K > System > Nvidia X Server Settings. My GPU info is in there.

Did you read my original post?
I already stated that:

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwwilson721

...But, according to 'NVIDIA X server settings' in KDE, it is showing as the standard speed, 350/500...

Sorry, but that is a pet peeve of mine. If you WOULD HAVE READ THE POST, you would already know it is giving false info.

READ, THEN COMMENT.

Anything else?

H_TeXMeX_H · 05-03-2009, 10:43 AM

Is coolbits enabled ?
If not, enable it:

http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?pag...item=197&num=2

cwwilson721 · 05-03-2009, 11:03 AM

Coolbits enabled

Figured out what the issue was. Nvclock was using "low level" settings, so whatever NVIDIA xserver settings uses couldn't see the new clock speeds.

Unchecked the corresponding box, and all is good.

But, out of curiosity, how DO you read the clock settings?

H_TeXMeX_H · 05-03-2009, 11:11 AM

The only way I know of is with nvclock. Either via CLI or the GUI.

mlangdn · 05-03-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwwilson721

Did you read my original post?
I already stated that:
Sorry, but that is a pet peeve of mine. If you WOULD HAVE READ THE POST, you would already know it is giving false info.

READ, THEN COMMENT.

Anything else?

I apologize for my totality in ignorance. I had just woke up, and was trying to be helpful. I failed miserably in my half-awake stupor. I bow before thee in total shame and beg your holy forgiveness.

Obviously, I am the ignorant stepchild that deserves nothing - no glass slipper for me.

What can one do to make up for this aberration? In your state of disarray, there must be something I can do to show my contrition.

Should I step in front of a bus? Jump off a bridge? Do you want video?

Please forgive me. It is an almost unbearable burden knowing that someone in total anonymity to me is peeved at me.

All goofiness aside - I really should've paid more attention.

cwwilson721 · 05-04-2009, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by H_TeXMeX_H

The only way I know of is with nvclock. Either via CLI or the GUI.

Ok. So how does nvclock, or any other process (like nvidia xserver settings) read it?

Now it's pure curiosity... lol

H_TeXMeX_H · 05-04-2009, 08:38 AM

That's a good question, but so far I couldn't find any file that holds this info. It may just poll the device itself for it.

cwwilson721 · 05-04-2009, 10:06 AM

Yeah, I looked under everything for video in /proc too...

What a mystery, eh?

On a side note, I may be doing a MASSIVE upgrade to my hardware soon...

Currently:

Code:

AMD 2000+
6200NV AGP 128MB
1GB PC2700 DDR
2 IDE 160 GB HDD

to

Code:

AMD 5200+ Dual Core
(2) NV9600GT 512 MB PCI-E SLi together
4GB DDR3 1600
2 SATA 280 GB

As I said, BIG upgrade

My kids will like this one, tho

But the question still needs to be answered...lol