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I don't think either is an option, really :\

 

 

I'll wait for @Nicholas Marzio results before I comment again...looks like it may be ok

Okay so here is my second run result:

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This was at max of 83c with the same setting and a CPU of around 100MHz more which is within margin of error.

 

You gpu looks like it is performing fine.

 

But either way, if you can afford a new PSU is would recommend it since it isn't a great one.

 

Some decent PSUs for budget: 

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12ii620bronze

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/evga-power-supply-100b10600kr

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/fractal-design-power-supply-fdpsuin3b550w

 

I don't believe passmark puts enough of a load on the gpu, same with older testing software such as furmark etc.

 

CPU Benchmarks Tools: 

http://www.aida64.com/downloads

http://www.maxon.net...h/overview.html

 

GPU Benchmarks Tools:

https://unigine.com/...chmarks/heaven/

https://unigine.com/...nchmarks/valley

 

All in one:

http://www.futuremar...nchmarks/3dmark

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So I was benching my system after upgrading to a new GPU and I noticed that it was severely underperforming. I did all my testing using Passmark's Performance Test and these are the results I got. http://puu.sh/mqlSC/db217c0308.ptx

 

GPU performance is at some points 50% of what it should be.

 

My theories is that either my 500W PSU is way too weak, my CPU is too weak or that I'm being stupid and missing something.

 

Do you guys have any ideas?

 

Edit: oh, or maybe my OS is just too old?

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500w PSU to run a 980 

 

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500w PSU to run a 980 

 

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So I assume that's my bottleneck?

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500w PSU to run a 980 

 

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LOL, not another you need a bazillion watts to power this and that... JUST NO!

 

 

So I assume that's my bottleneck?

No

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No, it isnt.

Notice that I'm running a Xeon E3 1230-v2, not an i7.

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That is a minimum wattage on a PSU calc with the wrong processor.

 

It cant hurt to up it 300w or even 200w

 

You will see a bump in GPU performance

RyanTheCanadian

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Notice that I'm running a Xeon E3 1230-v2, not an i7.

What are your GPU temps under load? 

 

Maybe it is throttling 

RyanTheCanadian

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ye.. 500w it's written on the psu.. but 350-400 is the reality... soo.. if your cpu uses around 80W, ssd, mobo and other stuf another 50W +/-.. that's maybe 270W +/- for gpu... maybe.. who knows how good is that psu....and maybe its throttling check your temps

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ye.. 500w it's written on the psu.. but 350-400 is the reality... soo.. if your cpu uses around 80W, ssd, mobo and other stuf another 50W +/-.. that's maybe 270W +/- for gpu... maybe.. who knows how good is that psu....and maybe its throttling check your temps

http://puu.sh/mqmGg/1b73719c49.png ~70 degrees centigrade when close to 100% usage.

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Those temps are perfectly fine.

So do I have a defective card?

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That is a minimum wattage on a PSU calc with the wrong processor.

 

It cant hurt to up it 300w or even 200w

 

You will see a bump in GPU performance

Except you dont, if you do, then it was another issue independant from the PSU.

 

 

 

ye.. 500w it's written on the psu.. but 350-400 is the reality... soo.. if your cpu uses around 80W, ssd, mobo and other stuf another 50W +/-.. that's maybe 270W +/- for gpu... maybe.. who knows how good is that psu....and maybe its throttling check your temps

 

 

Unless you have a super bad PSU, it is 500W Output, but more from the wall, due to lower efficiency.

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Will do.

I also have a 980 so I will also download and test to see how close our scores are.

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So I was benching my system after upgrading to a new GPU and I noticed that it was severely underperforming. I did all my testing using Passmark's Performance Test and these are the results I got. http://puu.sh/mqlSC/db217c0308.ptx

 

 

What GPU did you upgrade from? 

 

edit: what OS are you on?

 

Does the creator of this software state what test rig they use?and please provide your system specs.

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What GPU did you upgrade from? 

 

edit: what OS are you on?

 

Does the creator of this software state what test rig they use?

Windows 7 64-bit

 

No they don't hence why I don't recommend using PerformanceTest

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What GPU did you upgrade from? 

 

edit: what OS are you on?

 

Does the creator of this software state what test rig they use?and please provide your system specs.

I used to have an HD 7950 and I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit (6. 1, Build 7601)

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Windows 7 64-bit

 

No they don't hence why I don't recommend using PerformanceTest

I did two benchmarks on Heaven, one was at around 70 degrees, the other at around 75.

 

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I used to have an HD 7950 and I'm using Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit (6. 1, Build 7601)

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I did two benchmarks on Heaven, one was at around 70 degrees, the other at around 75.

 

 

 

Give me a few minutes, waiting on my download to finish.

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So I assume that's my bottleneck?

what PSU is it?

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