my predator sense hows that my discrete gpu is idle!!!

varun988
varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
edited April 2018 in Predator Laptops
all of a sudden my predator sense shows that my discrete gpu is idle,while it is not and it is working !!!! pls help
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  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,327 Pathfinder
    varun988 

    The dedicated GPU is not being used all the time. It only shows values when it is being used. So, there is no problem, just that is how it works.

    You can force the GTX 1060 to run all the time, but it will consume a lot of battery life when unplugged.

    You can try to disable the Windows 10 file 'hiberfil.sys' when it becomes active again, the Predator Sense should work perfect.

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  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    when i check in in task manager it show my discrete gpu usage but not in predator sense!!!!can u elaborate the solution mate???
  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    problem is i cant able to see the gpu temps!!!
  • Sharanji
    Sharanji ACE Posts: 4,327 Pathfinder
    @varun988  
    This could be am issue with update or bug in the application. You may try reinstalling the Acer predator sense application.


  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    i tried bro....still no changes...it all happened after my laptop got struck while playing!!! and i forcefully shutit down by pressing the button and after wards it behaves like this

  • TJD
    TJD Member Posts: 8

    Tinkerer

    I'm having the exact same problem. "Discrete GPU is idle" even though it's not. Uninstalling and reinstalling does not fix the issue. Predator Sense is not reading the GPU at all, even though the GPU is obviously in use, as both the Nvidia panel and HWInfo confirm. 
  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    yes...i installed msi after burner for on screen monitoring of gpu and cpu temp......and using pd for fan speed
  • Sushant_
    Sushant_ Member Posts: 73 Devotee WiFi Icon
    Hi @varun988
    as @Sharanji mentioned, the GPU isn't always running, and it is completely natural to see the idle message on the predator sense. I get it all the time when I'm not playing any games. It's not a problem. Also, can you provide info on your model number?
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  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    even when playing game it shows like that...
    my model is acer predator G3-572
  • Sushant_
    Sushant_ Member Posts: 73 Devotee WiFi Icon
    varun988 said:
    even when playing game it shows like that...
    my model is acer predator G3-572
    I have the same model. Can you tell me the current Nvidia driver version?
    <3 ...Just another overly curious guy.
  • Sushant_
    Sushant_ Member Posts: 73 Devotee WiFi Icon
    also, this thread might help.
    <3 ...Just another overly curious guy.
  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
  • Sushant_
    Sushant_ Member Posts: 73 Devotee WiFi Icon
    edited April 2018
    varun988 said:
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
    Update it to the latest, more stable version 391.35 (I think.)

    EDIT: Download it from here
    Do a Custom installation and check 'do a clean installation.'
    <3 ...Just another overly curious guy.
  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    Sushant_ said:
    varun988 said:
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
    Update it to the latest, more stable version 391.35 (I think.)

    EDIT: Download it from here
    Do a Custom installation and check 'do a clean installation.'
    Sushant_ said:
    varun988 said:
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
    Update it to the latest, more stable version 391.35 (I think.)

    EDIT: Download it from here
    Do a Custom installation and check 'do a clean installation.'
    Sushant_ said:
    varun988 said:
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
    Update it to the latest, more stable version 391.35 (I think.)

    EDIT: Download it from here
    Do a Custom installation and check 'do a clean installation.'
    i updated it....
  • varun988
    varun988 Member Posts: 31 Enthusiast WiFi Icon
    custom installation for what??
  • Sushant_
    Sushant_ Member Posts: 73 Devotee WiFi Icon
    varun988 said:
    custom installation for what??
    During the Nvidia driver update, you can choose whether to do a custom installation or a recommended installation, and you had to choose the custom option. 
    <3 ...Just another overly curious guy.
  • Sushant_
    Sushant_ Member Posts: 73 Devotee WiFi Icon
    varun988 said:
    Sushant_ said:
    varun988 said:
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
    Update it to the latest, more stable version 391.35 (I think.)

    EDIT: Download it from here
    Do a Custom installation and check 'do a clean installation.'
    Sushant_ said:
    varun988 said:
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
    Update it to the latest, more stable version 391.35 (I think.)

    EDIT: Download it from here
    Do a Custom installation and check 'do a clean installation.'
    Sushant_ said:
    varun988 said:
    my nvidia driver version is 391.01
    Update it to the latest, more stable version 391.35 (I think.)

    EDIT: Download it from here
    Do a Custom installation and check 'do a clean installation.'
    i updated it....
    Try running your games now. Did it work?
    <3 ...Just another overly curious guy.
  • guimadaleno
    guimadaleno Member Posts: 3 New User
    Just put it to sleep and wake up again :p
    It worked for me.
  • SF569
    SF569 Member Posts: 1 New User
    hi there i had a similar problem  , me predator sense just stoped working when ever i made a change and the gpu was the same  as yours showing discrete gpu is idle i uninstalled and reinstalled the preadator sense and its working fine again 
    go to acer support site the go to your accer care center on your device there you can find your snid  number find your model and the  app for them 
    hope it helps 

  • Razziee
    Razziee Member Posts: 1 New User
    Well I have Helios 300 and I had the same issue, the easiest way to resolve this is to go to settings on top right hand side and change the temperature unit. Then restart, This should fix the issue. However, you will have temperature in Fahrenheit. Give it a shot that worked for me